The Carbohydrate Controversy ft. Tao Geoghegan Hart

World-leading cyclist Tao Geoghegan Hart, from the Ineos Grenadiers, and former dietician for the Australian Olympic Team, Professor Louise Burke, join Charlie and James to debunk myths and controversies around carbohydrates as well as discussing the best ways to use carbs to fuel podium performances.

First up, Tao Geoghegan Hart talks about how he went from a competition winner at the launch of Team Sky to winning the Giro d’Italia, how he fuels ahead of and on race day and how he overcame setbacks and injuries. 

Professor Louise Burke discusses the evolution of carbohydrate research throughout her career, the current controversy surrounding high carb versus high fat diets and how best to tailor carbohydrate intake to different sports.

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Produced by Astrid Productions for Science in Sport.