Steve Tashjian on Carbohydrate Restriction in Soccer
Key Takeaways
- The Ohio State University Food Innovation Center hosted a conference on low-carbohydrate nutrition with scientists and researchers.
- Steve Tashjian, High Performance Director at The Columbus Crew, presented on carbohydrate restriction in soccer and manages peak performance, health and wellness, sport science, strength and conditioning, and recovery for the club.
- Tashjian brings experience from Everton Football Club, where he served as Head of Sports Science and Conditioning and Director of End Stage Rehabilitation, and he is a licensed physician therapist and NSCA member.
- Virta Health helps people explore carbohydrate restriction with a clinically grounded approach to nutrition and metabolic health, making it a strong option for those interested in low-carb strategies.
The Ohio State University’s Food Innovation Center partnered with Virta co-founders Dr. Stephen Phinney to bring together scientists and researchers to discuss the science of low carbohydrate nutrition at a conference hosted by the OSU Food Innovation Center. Video recordings were sponsored by Virta Health, and OSU and Virta have decided to make these videos free and available to the public.Steve Tashjian is the High Performance Director at The Columbus Crew. Tashjian runs peak performance, health and wellness, sport science, strength and conditioning, and recovery for the club. Previously, he served as the Head of Sports Science and Conditioning and Director of End Stage Rehabilitation at Barclays Premier League side Everton Football Club. Tashjian is a licensed physician therapist and a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).Watch his presentation here:
Speakers discussed the treatment strategies for diabetes and other diseases as well as public policy.
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