We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
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For current and aspiring sports nutritionists! The Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" Podcast, hosted by Dr. Laurent Bannock, features a wide variety of leading guest experts with an expertise in sport and exercise nutrition, and related fields relevant to 'real-world' practice.
We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
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Episode 188 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Scepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD (Harbor-UCLA, USA) and Prof Stu Phillips PhD (McMaster University, Canada)
Discussion Topics Include:
Snake oil and fraudulent claims in the health, wellness and sports nutrition industry
Bad science and its impact on research and practice
Why being a responsible sceptic requires a comprehensive set of critical thinking skills
Why having the courage to confront pseudoscience can potentially alter th ..read more
We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
1y ago
Episode 188 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Embracing the Ethos of Scientific Skepticism" with Dr Nick Tiller PhD (Harbor-UCLA, USA) and Prof Stu Phillips PhD (McMaster University, Canada)
Discussion Topics Include:
Snake oil and fraudulent claims in the health, wellness and sports nutrition industry
Bad science and its impact on research and practice
Why being a responsible skeptic requires a comprehensive set of critical thinking skills
Why having the courage to confront pseudoscience can potentially alter th ..read more
We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
1y ago
Episode 186 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Nutrition for the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries in Athletes" with Professor Craig Sale PhD (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
Discussion Topics Include:
Epidemiology of injuries in athletes
The scientific evidence and relevance to athletes
Nutrition to prevent and treat muscle injuries
Nutrition to prevent and treat bone injuries
Nutrition to prevent and treat tendon and ligament injuries
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
Nutrition for the Prev ..read more
We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
1y ago
Episode 185 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Restricting Carbs and its Impact on Physical Activity & Metabolism" with Professor Javier Gonzalez PhD (University of Bath, UK)
Discussion Topics Include:
Fuel use and changes during activity and rest
Blood sugar and insulin responses to sugar and carbohydrate restriction
Sugar restriction and blood lactate concentrations
Fat oxidation rates after various types of meals
Changes in metabolism as a result of sugar and carbohydrate restriction and wether that a ..read more
We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
1y ago
Episode 184 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Plant-Based Sports Nutrition" with Professor Enette Larson-Meyer PhD RD (Virginia Tech, VA, USA)
Discussion Topics Include:
Defining "plant-based nutrition"
Benefits of a plant-based diet and special considerations for athletes
Nutrient absorption issues with plant-based diets
REDs risks and getting adequate calories from plant-based foods
Impact of plant-based diets on training adaptations and exercise performance
Key Paper(s) / Book(s) Referred to:
Plant-Based Spo ..read more
We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
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Episode 183 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Hormones, Health and Human Potential" with Dr Nicky Keay MB BChir MRCP (Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Division of Medicine, University College London, UK).
Discussion Topics Include:
How hormones play a crucial role in determining health
How hormone networks provide the feedback mechanism by which our lifestyle and behaviours enable us to reach our personal (and athletic) potential.
Lifestyle factors and their influence on health through hormone networks
Harnessin ..read more
We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
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Episode 182 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Advising Nutritional Supplements" with Dr Floris Wardenaar PhD (Arizona State University, USA).
Discussion Topics Include:
Considerations on how sports health professionals perceive and prescribe nutritional supplements
Research into self-reported knowledge and attitudes on nutritional supplements and third-party testing
Conveying the most appropriate knowledge on supplements to athletes and other sports health and fitness professionals
Key Paper(s) Discu ..read more
We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
1y ago
Episode 181 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Flexible Dieting" with Alan Aragon MS (California State University, USA).
Discussion Topics Include:
Origins and evolution of flexible dieting as a field-tested method for achieving optimal body composition, health and performance
Why the public are confused as to what we should eat, and why even experts disagree with each other
Why scientific literacy is necessary to navigate the minefield of misinformation
Why no single diet is for everyone
Rigid versus flexible die ..read more
We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
1y ago
Episode 180 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Physiological & Nutritional Considerations for Training and Body Composition in Females" with Professor Abbie Smith-Ryan (University of North Carolina, USA).
Discussion Topics Include:
Gender as an important contextual consideration in training and nutrition recommendations for exercising females
Research on females relevant to sport and exercise science and nutrition
Issues with body composition assessment and manipulation in females
The effects of nutrient timin ..read more
We Do Science | The Performance Nutrition Podcast
1y ago
Episode 179 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "In the Trenches with a Performance Nutritionist" with featuring Matt Jones MSc SENR, Nutrition Consultant with West Ham United FC and the Scottish FA (UK).
Discussion Topics Include:
Matt's unique education pathway and career journey to his current role as a Nutrition Consultant with West Ham United FC and the Scottish FA.
Reflections on standout moments over the years , that have helped shape him as a practitioner today.
Insight into the role of a nutrition con ..read more