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The Paleo Diet for Athletes: A Nutritional Formula for Peak Athletic Performance |  | Authors: Loren Cordain, Joe Friel
Publisher: Rodale Books
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Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 1594860890
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Product Description
Loren Cordain, Ph.D., follows his success of The Paleo Diet with the first book ever to detail the exercise-enhancing effects of a diet similar to that of our Stone Age ancestors.
When The Paleo Diet was published, advocating a return to the diet of our ancestors (high protein, plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables), the book received brilliant reviews from the medical and nutritional communities. Jennie Brand-Miller, coauthor of the bestselling Glucose Revolution, called it "without a doubt the most nutritious diet on the planet." Doctors Michael and Mary Dan Eades, authors of Protein Power, said, "We can't recommend The Paleo Diet highly enough."
Now Dr. Cordain joins with USA triathlon and cycling elite coach Joe Friel to adapt the Paleo Diet to the needs of athletes. The authors show:
o Why the typical athletic diet (top-heavy with grains, starches, and refined sugars) is detrimental to recovery, performance, and health
o How the glycemic load and acid-base balance impact performance
o Why consumption of starches and simple sugars is only beneficial in the immediate post-exercise period
At every level of competition, The Paleo Diet for Athletes can maximize performance in a range of endurance sports.
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 Not Really Paleo July 13, 2010
Kay (Cali)
I purchased the book because I was particularly interested in learning some a-little-less-than-laymen explanation of what happens physiologically in the body of the Paleo runner. But this book stayed very, very on the surface (a whole section on how to hydrate? Hey, that's filler!) and sophistication-wise, was a far cry from Gary Taubes (or, really, any competent blog on the subject, of which there are a few).
Most disappointingly, this book is standard high-carb advice for runners. A majority of its content is indistinguishable from any other guide to endurance nutrition. So, basically, you are advised to eat x grams of low glycemic carbs x hours before a race, and x grams of higher glycemic carbs as you approach race time. In fact, there is little in this book with regard to true paleo diet metabolism or low carb/high fat fueling and how that diet effects running. Perhaps the argument there is that one cannot be an endurance athlete while truly paleo. Touche. But don't write a book called "The Paleo Diet for Athletes."
But here is where my real beef is, and what really made this book a waste of time. Where the authors do seem to describe the Paleo diet, they get it pretty wrong. For instance, they push lean fats (not fatty animal ones) and warn of cholesterol and "bad" saturated fats, while encouraging vegetable oil consumption, issues at the very core of Paleolithic nutrition that have been specifically and comprehensively studied and debated, to the opposite conclusions that these authors come to. In fact, these authors are, by definition, not paleo at all, maybe just picky about which carbs and how many.
At the very least, if these writers had meant to promote neolithic nutrition, and totally diverge from paleo, I really wish they would've explained why.
 Dieting that makes sense June 17, 2010
Walter Beveridge (Hudson, NY, US)
This version of the book is designed specifically for athletes, but the concepts are important for everyone.
The authors are realistic and flexible in their diet advice. Whether you follow this advice or not, the book will give you plenty to think about. (This may be difficult for you if you are a vegan).
I learned some interesting nutritional facts, and have made some minor changes to the way I eat. The information about fruits and vegetables was very interesting to me, as were the ideas about when to eat different kinds of food and why.
I have been running for more than 50 years and recently completed a 184 mile, non-stop Ragnar relay from Woodstock, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY. If I had read this book before the race I would have eaten differently.
 Same Book, Different Cover April 27, 2010
Nano (CA, United States)
If you didn't buy the 1st Paleo Diet Book, then this book is great. It goes over why our body doesn't function correctly by eating processed foods like the first book. There are certain elements and key points the author goes over that should be part of an athlete's diet. I felt many points were mentioned in the 1st book and the Paleo Diet for Athletes book. The Athlete book was just a regurgitation. There are so many foods that are listed that aren't good for our bodies. I now hesitate to eat anything off the supermarket shelves. I stick to the fruit and vegetable aisles though not every kind of "fresh fruit and vegetables" are good for you.
 Paleo Schmaleo April 14, 2010
K. D. Hancock (Australia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What a fizzer. It took Cordain 300 pages to rehash his original book, and has added nothing new. Expecting some leading edge athlete nutritional advice? Dont look here - its the same old/same old, been there/done that in the Paleo Diet book. Cordain might be trying to squeeze out some mileage ( and some more bucks) from his original book methinks.
In fact,there is nothing 'paleo' about it. If you take Cordain's advice, you're eating meat and veges, then carb cylcling with 'certain nonoptimal foods' (page 163) meaning all the stuff he previously decries as 'non-paleo' (Bad) foods: 'cereal, dairy, salty foods, high fat meats and refined sugars' ( page 163).
And, hey, this fab new sports nutrition advice reminds me of the Body Opus book, the TNT Diet book etc, written years previous to this. Been there, done that. Copy cat.
Must read for serious athletes March 15, 2010
Scott J. Harres (St. Louis, MO USA)
This is a must read if you are even halfway serious about your training. Geared mainly towards endurance/distance athletes, this book is very informative and the authors do a good job of breaking down the complex science and chemistry involved and putting it on an understandable level. The theory and research expressed in this book is on the cutting edge of elite training, so expect some of your preconceived notions of what an endurance athlete should be consuming to be blown to bits.
After reading this book and putting it into practice, I have personally seen my health improve and I am able to recover quicker after tough workouts. Thus, I'm improving!
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