I’m often asked what food should be eaten prior to competition for fuel, consumed prior to bed to burn fat or to assist in getting a good night’s sleep. While there are certainly individual choices that are better than others, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Synergy is defined as the interaction of multiple elements in a system to produce an effect different from or greater than the sum of their individual effects. Our food isn’t immune to these effects. Many believe carbs for breakfast are helpful for brain function, and that may be true. However,…