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Dr. Robert Pastore is a nutritional expert specializing on diets that are tailor-made for individuals’ biochemical composition. He has 17 years of experience in the industry, thus earning him the title “biochemical detective.” He also specializes in sports nutrition and has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes from the MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, and the world of endurance sports, such as professional cycling, Iron Man triathlons, and marathon running.
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Athletes need plenty of calories and nutrients to support performance goals and recovery, so the food must have optimal proportion of carbohydrates (for energy supply) and protein (to help build and repair muscle). Dr. Robert Pastore understands that while this is the general rule for all athletes, the carbohydrates-to-protein ratio varies depending on the particular type of exercise and sport training.
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Endurance athletes, for instance, need more carbohydrates than strength athletes. Competing in long-distance running, swimming, or biking requires eight to 10 grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight daily. Skill, sprint, and strength athletes, meanwhile, such as football and basketball players, need around five to six grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight daily. Athletes need about 35% of their daily calories from unsaturated fats for optimal performance, according to the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
A diet that is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, lentils, low-fat dairy, and lean protein works best in helping athletes stay in top form at all times. More about Dr. Robert Pastore and his nutritional plans may be found at DrRobertPastore.com.
