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Dec 11, 2025 9 min

E234 - Processed vs Unprocessed Pre-Workout Carbs

from The Ideal Nutrition Podcast Hosted by Ideal Nutrition

Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir discuss the different options for pre-workout carbohydrates, including the goals and purpose, the significance of digestibility, and the role of micronutrients and fiber. The conversation emphasizes the need for timing in carbohydrate consumption and provides practical examples of food choices for optimal performance during workouts. (0:29) - The Benefits of Pre-Workout Carbs (2:45) - Differences in Digestibility (4:06) - Timing & Examples of Pre-Workout Carbs (4:38) - Benefits of Unprocessed Options (5:58) - Risks of Unprocessed Options (7:16) - Extra Options for Processed Pre-Workout Carbs WEBSITE: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en Our dietitians 👇 Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics Hanah Mills @hanahmills Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance Josh Wernham @josh_does_health Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_ Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan

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