Glossary

Glycemic Index

Timing

A relative ranking of how quickly carbohydrates increase blood glucose levels. Lower glycemic index carbs provide sustained, non-spiking energy.

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Sweet Potatoes

A nutrient-dense root vegetable packed with complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes provide a steady release of glucose into the bloodstream, making them the ultimate fuel source for maintaining high glycogen levels during long runs, heavy lifts, or high-intensity fight training.

More Timing Terms

Fasting

Abstaining from caloric intake for a set period. Upregulates growth hormone, increases insulin sensitivity, and triggers cellular repair mechanisms.

Refeed Day

A planned temporary increase in caloric intake (predominantly carbohydrates) to restore leptin, fill glycogen, and kickstart metabolic rate.

Circadian Eating

An eating pattern aligned to the body's 24-hour circadian clock, concentrating caloric intake during daylight hours when insulin sensitivity and digestive enzyme output peak.

Satiety Index

A measure of how effectively a food suppresses hunger relative to its caloric content. High-satiety foods like eggs reduce total energy intake, aiding body composition goals.

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