Sports nutrition is always progressing as the science of nutrition and our understanding of the human body improves. But are some of the recent trends in triathlon nutrition fads that will quickly fade? Or are they research-backed, beneficial changes? Here to sort it all out are two nutrition experts. Today's episode welcomes back Sports Dietitian Taryn Richardson and Sports Scientist Andy Blow. Should you use sweat patches? Monitor your blood glucose levels? Increase your carbohydrate intake? Listen in to find out! A big thanks to UCAN for being a long time partner of the podcast! At TriDot we are huge believers in using UCAN to fuel our training and racing. To experience UCAN’s LIVSTEADY products for yourself, head to their website UCAN.co! Use the code “TriDot” to save 20 percent on your entire order. Big thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for also partnering with us on this episode! Head over to precisionfuelandhydration.com and check out the Fuel Planner to get your free personalized fuel and hydration strategy. Use the code TRI10 to get 10% off your first order. Participate in triathlon research! The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps us quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot’s Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Qualified participants receive 2 free months of triathlon training. Learn more and apply here: https://psp.tridot.com/psp23pod/