Episode #189: Should You Eat Carbs or Protein Before Bed?

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In this Apr 4, 2012 free audio podcast: Should You Eat Carbs or Protein Before Bed? Also: being predisposed to heat stroke, shot-gun vitamins and high dose antioxidants, good swim technique videos, being ketogenic all the time, tendonitis explained, why one muscle can be bigger than the one on the other side, and how to blast away belly fat.

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Listener Q&A:

Audio Question from Kelsey: What is best to eat before bed? Garret Webber-Gale's nutritionist says carbs instead of protein or it will all turn to fat... is that true?

Audio Question from Patrick: Wondering about heat susceptibility. If he can't take an icebath, he gets crazy headaches 24 hours after a hot/hard workout.

~ In my response to Patrick, I recommend CapraColostrum.

Audio Question from Mike: Wants your opinion of the "Longevity" and "Six for Men" supplements.

Audio Question from Jared: Wants some recommendations for videos he can watch to help his swimming technique as he prepares for a triathlon.

~ In my response to Jared, I recommend Swim Smooth, and especially the DVD's.

Bob asks: If I train myself to be ketogenic, is that purely for health and fat burning? What about racing? Do I still eat the gels, etc. before/during a race? Or is that counter-productive?

Stephanie asks: I need some advice on how to manage my tendonitis in my foot once and for all.