#138 - "Ramadan Fasting & Performance: An Applied Perspective" with Matt Jones MSc

Episode 138 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Ramadan Fasting and Performance: An Applied Perspective" with Matt Jones MSc SENr (West Ham United FC and UAE Football Association).

Discussion Topics Include:

• General introduction and experiences as a performance nutritionist working with athletes during Ramadan
• What is Ramadan and Ramadan fasting, and impact on nutrition habits and behaviours
• Reflecting on Ramadan experiences
• Shaping performance nutrition strategies to Ramadan challenges
• Evidence-based practice, belief, and best practice
• Ramadan nutrition practical recommendations

Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

• Ramadan Fasting Recommendations: Reflecting on Australia vs. Saudi Arabia WCQ
• Ramadan and Football
• Ramadan fasting and the goals of sports nutrition around exercise

Related Podcast Episodes:

• #127 - "Time Restricted Eating and Exercise" with Evelyn Parr PhD

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