If you've ever wondered what kind of diet athletes who need the most possible bang for their caloric buck enjoy when they're training, the folks at ASAPScience know the answer. Bonus, if you're training or just want to see what type of carb, protein, and fat balance the pros get, this video will show you.

Of course, Olympic athletes eat this way when training for competitive sports. Everyday people like you or I that don't necessarily need to get ready to go for the gold in the biathlon or downhill ski jump probably don't need that kind of caloric intake, or potentially even that balance of carbohydrates to protein to fats. However, it's important for everyone to get all of them in some form or fashion.

Also of interest in the video is the optimal time to eat before a physically demanding performance or workout. As the video notes, professional skaters usually eat about three to four hours before their performance, and have to make the meal as appetizing as possible so they don't get nauseous or ill before they go on—they need those calories to turn into energy for their event, and they don't want to eat so close to it that they're sick. That's worth remembering the next time you need to give a presentation, speak in front of a crowd, or do any kind of performance in front of people.


The Olympic Diet | ASAPScience (YouTube)