Ellen McDermott is a performance nutritionalist, after such an insightful first episode we had to have Ellen back to go deeper into some of your nutrition questions. This chat includes some great insights into electrolytes, carbohydrate timing and loading along with caffeine and ketones! As always let us know any more questions that you have for Ellen.

Check out part 1 here: https://youtu.be/-JGzN9XI3OM?si=oPlGY44JPM6T0BZj

Ketones article: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/ketones-and-endurance-sports-performance

Keep up with Ellen here:

Instagram: @ellen_mcdnutrition

Chapters:

00:00 Nutritional advice out of context

2:40 Electrolyte contribution in homemade hydration drinks

5:15 Protein requirements for cyclists

8:30 Carb delivery post training

13:37 Brendan’s nationals wins and self motivation from previous success

14:51 Positive self talk

15:57 Carbs and carb loading protocol

30:38 Carbohydrates for overall health

35:12 Losing weight without losing power

39:45 Losing weight during race season

41:04 Caffeine for performance

47:37 Caffeine and other causes to cramps

50:22 How to time eating when riding after dinner

53:38 Ketones and the research around ketones

1:03:05 Outro

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