High Performance Eating (for Runners)

01/18/23 • 53 min

In this podcast episode we discuss high performance eating with metabolic expert Angelo Poli. In this deep-dive interview you will learn about:

High performance foods for runners
Cooking in bulk macros for greater efficiency
The wisdom of having reliable routines
Meal timing
Nutrient combining
Pre and post workout fueling considerations
The 3 categories of carbohydrates (Angelo’s thoughts on low-carb diets)
What happened when Trevor ate peanuts before a race
And why we let our kids talk us into buying an air fryer

We like talking to Angelo at the beginning of a new year and this might be our best interview with him yet. Enjoy!

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Angelo Poli is a personal trainer, metabolism expert, and co-founder of MetPro. He’s worked with over 20,000 people helping them reach their body composition goals and dial in their nutrition.

In this podcast episode we discuss high performance eating with metabolic expert Angelo Poli. In this deep-dive interview you will learn about:

High performance foods for runners
Cooking in bulk macros for greater efficiency
The wisdom of having reliable routines
Meal timing
Nutrient combining
Pre and post workout fueling considerations
The 3 categories of carbohydrates (Angelo’s thoughts on low-carb diets)
What happened when Trevor ate peanuts before a race
And why we let our kids talk us into buying an air fryer

We like talking to Angelo at the beginning of a new year and this might be our best interview with him yet. Enjoy!

Sponsor Links

Athletic Greens -Get 5 free travel packs and a 1 year supply of vitamin D with your first purchase.

Angelo Poli is a personal trainer, metabolism expert, and co-founder of MetPro. He’s worked with over 20,000 people helping them reach their body composition goals and dial in their nutrition.

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