“The Downside of Restrictive Diets for Athletes – Part 1 of 2” by Guest Contributor, Erin Green, Chief Wellness Dynamo at Erin Green Racing & Nutrition LLC
“Most athletes I’ve encountered tend toward a ‘more is better’ approach in their training. In the case of nutrition, however, this usually manifests in ‘less is better’, as in: restriction & weight loss is the path to better performance. I’ve seen athletes cut out entire food groups (like fruits & starches) or dramatically shift their