In this episode of the Outlier Athlete Podcast, I sit down with returning guest Abbi Hamlin to take a deep dive into popular fad diets, including keto, intermittent fasting, carnivore, and the pegan diet. We break down the pros and cons of each, separating science from trends to uncover what actually benefits performance—especially for athletes.
Throughout the conversation, we emphasize the importance of individual needs, metabolic differences, and how no single diet works for everyone. We also discuss the often-overlooked pillars of nutrition, including food quality, hydration, and sleep, and how they impact overall health, recovery, and long-term success.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fad Diets
06:06 Exploring the Keto Diet
17:15 Understanding Intermittent Fasting
29:01 The Carnivore Diet Explained
31:03 Understanding Carnivore vs. Animal-Based Diets
37:10 Gender Differences in Dietary Responses
40:13 Evaluating the Carnivore and Animal-Based Diets
42:14 Exploring the Pegan Diet
51:18 Personal Dietary Approaches and Alcohol's Impact
