The Science of Sweetness: How Nutrition Impacts Performance & Health Ep 25-17

We’re diving deep into a topic that impacts every athlete, coach, and health-conscious individual: nutrition, sport performance, and the science behind what we eat.

In this episode of the Krush Performance Podcast, we’re waging war on sugar and breaking down the real science of sweetness. From the food labels you see in the supermarket to the biochemistry happening inside your body, we’re uncovering the truth about how nutrition impacts your health, performance, and long-term potential with Krush Hall of Famer: Dr. Ann de Wees Allen, Chief of Biomedical Research at the Glycemic Research Institute.

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What We’re Covering in This Episode:

1. Big Food Marketing: What You See in the Supermarket

• How clever marketing tactics influence your choices.
• The rise of buzzwords like vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, high-protein, kosher, and diabetic-friendly—what do they really mean?
• The GLP-1 phenomenon and its impact on the food industry.

2. Why Diets Don’t Work

• The dangers of calorie restriction and why it’s not sustainable.
• How extreme dieting leads to muscle loss and metabolic damage.
• What you should focus on instead for long-term health and performance.

3. The Science of Sweetness

• The truth about carbs, sugars, and artificial sweeteners.
• How calories aren’t created equal when it comes to performance.
• Why understanding the glycemic index vs. glycemic intelligence is the key to smarter eating.

4. The Rise of Functional Foods

• The new age of brain + body optimization through food.
• Why your gut health is the foundation of everything—and how it’s downstream from your choices.
• How functional products are shaping the future of nutrition.

5. Eating Well + Supplements

• Why your diet should always come first.
• The role of supplements in filling nutritional gaps.
• What you need to know about protein and fueling for peak performance.

Why This Matters

Nutrition is a huge part of Creating Coachable Players. Whether you’re an athlete looking to optimize performance, a coach guiding your players, or someone simply trying to make better choices in the grocery aisle, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

We’re cutting through the noise of marketing gimmicks and fad diets to give you the science-backed truth about what your body really needs to thrive.

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💡 What’s one thing you’re changing about your nutrition after listening to this episode? Share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

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