The Art & Science of Low Carbohydrate Living/Performance

Carbohydrate restriction is one cornerstone of the VESPA/OFM Program and this two book set provides the science of making that critical physiological shift to burning “fat as fuel” for sustainable high athletic and mental performance and lower oxidative stress & lactate load for dramatically improved recovery. Not only that but Vespa GM, Peter Defty, was an editor for both books and VESPA, OFM and select Vespa/OFM athletes are featured in the profiles section of “the Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance”. Carbohydrate restricted diets are commonly practiced but seldom taught. As a result, doctors, dietitians, nutritionists, and nurses may have strong opinions about low carbohydrate dieting, but in many if not most cases, these views are not grounded in science.

Jeff Volek is a dietitian-scientist who has spent 15 years studying diet and exercise effects on health and performance. He has held an academic position at Ball State University and is currently an associate professor at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Volek has contributed to 3 books, 2 patents, and over 200 papers. He received his dietetic training at Michigan State University and Penrose St Francis Hospital and his PhD in Exercise Physiology from Penn State University.