Sports Nutrition: Ben on Fasting and IF, Carb Needs for Athletes Based on Intensity, Lower-Sugar Sports Drinks and Fat Adaptation, Weight-Loss Resources, and More

We are joined by Ben Greenfield for this episode of Sports Nutrition, to answer your questions on:   -What does Ben think of the hypothesis and ideas presented by Ray Cronise, which were featured on a recent podcast with Tawnee.-Fasting and intermittent fasting - what defines IF and when is it safe to do, when to avoid-What type of fasting protocol should one implement for weight loss (# days to fast, etc)-Carb needs per day (in grams) for the following exercise intensities  (especially for female athletes):easy: 40-60g CHOmedium: 60-100g CHOhard: 100-150g CHOextreme: ad libitum; whatever you want -should you eat even if not hungry but knowing it's your only chance due to busy schedule?-sports nutrition drinks that have some sugar like Skratch and Osmo -- can they be consumed by those trying to become fat adapted, or avoid?-when using nut-butter based gels, should we need to be as diligent on drinking water with them like the carb/sugar-based ones?-fueling/carb needs for short tough races/events like TTs, cyclocross, and events around 1 hour or less at/near max-when choosing a quality Stevia extract what additives to avoid, and what to looks for in a good product-Good books and resources on weight loss, why we get fat, etc.