10/22/2026
Strict diets are appealing for a reason. They remove decisions, and they feel like discipline. đ
But a new 2026 review in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition took on the most common diet questions and misconceptions, and the answers kept landing in the same place: no magic macro ratio, no magic food, no magic eating window.
For endurance athletes, rigid rules come with a hidden risk: under-fueling.
Swipe for the cliff notes. Comment SUBSTACK to read my full breakdown in whatâs relevant for endurance athletes.
(Fun fact: three of the reviewâs authors have been guests on the Endurance Eats Podcast!)