Eating to Win: Gatorade, Muscle Milk, and… Chicken Nuggets?

Gastropod

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley

Science, Food, History, Arts

4.7 • 3.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2019

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Ancient Greek Olympians swore by beans to give them a competitive edge. Japanese sumo wrestlers rely on a protein-rich soup called chankonabe to get into peak condition. And NBA all-stars Kevin Garnett, Carmelo Anthony, and Steph Curry credit their success to a pre-game PB&J. Throughout history, athletes have traditionally eaten something special they hope will give them an edge. But is there any science behind these special drinks and diets—and will consuming them help those of us who are not destined for sporting glory, too? Listen in this episode as we reveals the backstory behind such stadium staples as Gatorade and Muscle Milk—and the evidence for their efficacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:04.9	to ask me what would be the ideal result you know it's like okay this is
1:07.7	great. I can tell my husband then that you know I get to drink the beer and he
1:11.7	gets to be the designated driver right. This is perfect. It's kind of funny it's
1:15.8	like back off boys like beers for for women. Beer it's for women. Specifically
1:23.0	women athletes. That is a headline I can get behind and you heard it here first.
1:28.5	But is it true? That's just what we're going to find out this episode. You're
1:32.2	listening to Gastropod the podcast that looks at food through the lens of
1:35.0	science and history. I'm Cynthia Graber and I'm Nicola Twilley and neither of us
1:39.6	are elite athletes. We own Jim Clothes. Yes and we have even been known to
1:45.0	break a sweat but neither of us are podiuming to use the most charming verb in
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