Greenletes Podcast
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsThe Greenletes Podcast is hosted by Registered Dietitian Natalie Rizzo and features experts from the sports nutrition and fitness industry. Each episode provides plenty of practical nutrition and fitness information for everyday athletes, with a plant-based twist. Natalie interviews dietitians who work with pro athletes, editors for health & wellness magazines, pro trainers, plant-based athletes and more. Whether you're interested in learning how to use nutrition to maximize performance, you're looking for tips on going plant-based or you want to up your fitness game, the Greenletes Podcast has you covered.
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Should athletes monitor their blood sugar during exercise?-- with Erin Palinski-Wade RD, CDE, LDN, CPT
December 13, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBNatalie speaks with Registered Dietitian and Diabetes expert Erin Palinski-Wade to get to the bottom of blood sugar for athletes. They discuss: Why athletes are wearing continuous glucose monitors and whether or not they are recommended for all athletes Do spikes in blood glucose do any long-term damage to the body? Is your insulin sensitivity heightened during the anabolic window, and does this help with muscle building? What is the glycemic index and why do people talk about it so m...
A Deep Dive Into Iron & Athletes: Foot Strike Hemolysis & How Iron Relates To Cognitive Decline & Cancer-- with McKale Montgomery, PhD, RD
December 06, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBMcKale Montgomery is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, as well as a nutritional science researcher. She specializes in iron, specifically how changes in cellular iron affect disease progression. She's also a competitive marathon runner. In this episode, we chat about: How she started running and her journey to the Olympic Trials How she balances mom-ing (yes, it’s a verb), work, and competitive running Why iron is her favorite nutrient Do runners lose more iron than e...
The Psychological Side of Sport: How Your Mental State Affects Performance--with Dr. Kensa Gunter, PsyD, CMPC
December 02, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBDr. Kensa Gunter is a clinical and sport psychologist based in Atlanta, GA where she provides individual counseling, mental skills training, and consultation services to athletes and organizations. In this episode, we discuss: how psychological factors play into sport whether or not athletes are open to mental health discussions how to manage pre-competition anxiety How the idea of perfectionism play into an athlete’s mental health How athlete’s can balance the idea of wanting to win/be...
Nutrition for Mountain Sports: What Trail Runners, Ultra Runners, Hikers, Cyclists & Skiers Should Eat For Their Sport-- with Vic Johnson, MPH
November 16, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBNatalie chats with Vic Johnson, a nutrition coach for outdoor athletes and an outdoor endurance athlete, who has competed in trail and ultra running, triathlons, and cycling. They discuss: What are some special nutrition considerations for mountain sports? Should you just rely on carbohydrates for fuel? Should you add in other nutrients besides carbs? What nutrients the body relies on for lower intensity exercise. How to you carry fuel and hydration with you during long outdoor event...
Answering your questions: vegan B12, metabolism, hunger on a plant-based diet & more
October 31, 2022 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, Sports RD Natalie Rizzo answers your burning questions. She chats about: whether or not vegans need to supplement with Vitamin B12 and how much to take how to fuel two-a-days why you may be hungry at night on a plant-based diet do men have a faster metabolism than women? Submit your questions for a future Q&A here! Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted Performance
Why (and how) mental fitness should be part of every athlete's training--with Sun Sachs
October 24, 2022 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with Sun Sachs, the CEO & Co-founder of Rewire Fitness, the first mental fitness platform that helps athletes reach their full potential and avoid burnout by providing tools that improve mindset, readiness and resilience. They discuss: Sun's journey as a plant-based athlete and how he recognized he was underfueling for sport. What is Rewire Fitness and what’s the mission of the company? What is mental fitness and why is it important? His personal stories a...
How to keep energy levels up during a long run
October 17, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBI'm back and ready to talk about nutrition for long runs! In this episode, we discuss: how many grams of carbs you need before and during a long run, different types of long run fuel, the importance of hydration on your energy levels and how recovery plays a role in how you feel while running. Join GREENLETES U! Learn more from me in my FREE 5-Day Mini Course: Fuel Your Fitness with Plants. And check out my book: Planted Performance Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕...
Ultra-Marathon Nutrition- How To Avoid The Bonk, with Julie Shobe, RD
August 10, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBJulie Shobe is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and ultra runner. She helps ultra runners learn how to improve their fueling before, during, and after running so they can dial in their nutrition during training and ultimately race faster. In this episode, we chat about: How ultra nutrition is different from marathon nutrition Whether or not she recommends that ultra-marathoners track calories How many grams of carbs should someone eat per hour while running for hours on end How to f...
The Secrets To Meal Prepping, according to an expert-- with Nicole Osinga, MAN, BASc, RD
August 02, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBToday is all about meal prepping for plant-based people! Welcome Nicole Osinga, a Registered Dietitian in the Greater Toronto Area. You can find Nicole on local or national TV and on Instagram/TikTok, where she is known as the 'Plant-Based Meal Prep Expert' and has an audience of over 100 K on Instagram and 44 K on TikTok. We chat about: Her meal prepping journey The benefits of meal prep, particularly for athletes How to go about picking and organizing meals for the week? Tips for co...
5-minute Friday: Should I worry about the carbs in plant-based proteins?
July 29, 2022 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.52 MBLet's talk about carbs! Will the extra carbs in plant-based protein make you gain weight or cause health issues, or are they a healthy part of your diet? Follow @greenletes and visit www.greenletes.com for more. Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted Performance
The #1 Weight Loss Mistake You're Probably Making + Should You Worry About The Carbs In Plant-Based Proteins? -- with Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN
July 26, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBGinger Hultin is a Seattle-based Registered Dietitian, who has worked with hundreds of clients to help them reach their weight loss goals. She has a new ebook called Meal Prep For Weight Loss 101. In this episode, Natalie and Ginger chat about: Your "why" behind wanting to lose weight How much weight is it realistic to lose in a month Are calorie trackers harmful or helpful? Do you have to cook all your own meals in order to lose weight? Do some people just have a slow metabolism tha...
How Women Runners Differ From Men & What They Need To Know About Marathon Training-- with Ali Nolan
July 20, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWelcome to the Marathon episode! Today's guest is Ali Nolan, the author of Master the Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide for Women. She writes for Runner's World, Women's Running, Livestrong, and Self and works as an audience producer for This is Alabama. She's run three marathons and countless other races. We chat about: How female runners differ from male runners. What do they need to think about when tackling a marathon? What’s the first thing someone should do if they are considerin...
5-minute Friday: How to make plant-based meal prepping less overwhelming
July 15, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.03 MBThis week's 5-minute Friday gives simple tips to incorporate meal prepping into your weekly routine! Read more here: https://greenletes.com/plant-based-meal-prep-athlete/ And download the Free meal plan here: https://nutrition-natalie.ck.page Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted Performance
A Plant-Forward Chef Shares Creative Ways To Spice Up Your Cooking, with Jackie Newgent, RDN
July 12, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBJackie Newgent, RDN, CDN, is a plant-forward registered dietitian nutritionist, classically-trained chef, award-winning cookbook author, professional recipe developer, media personality, spokesperson, and food writer. She’s the author of five cookbooks, including her newest, The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook. She is a private plant-based cooking coach and a former healthy cooking instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. We chatted about: Her definition of "plant forward" Her ...
5-minute Friday: How much processed food is okay to eat?
July 08, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MBSpend 5-minutes with Natalie learning about how much processed food is okay to eat and the difference between ultra-processed food and other "processed" foods that may be okay to eat. Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted Performance
Eating Disorders In Athletes with Wendy Sterling, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDRD-S
July 05, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWendy Sterling, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDRD-S is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Approved Supervisor through the International Eating Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics in the Bay Area in California. She has consulted for the Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors, NY Jets, and NY Islanders. Her newest book, A Parent's Guide to Diet-Free Living, Exercise and Body Image, just came out this past March 2022. In this ...
5-minute Friday: Should you eat less on rest days?
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.15 MBSpecial Thursday release due to the holiday weekend! Should you eat less on rest days? How to know how much to eat and the nutrients you should include on rest days. Read more about this topic: https://greenletes.com/rest-day-nutrition-and-meal-plan/ Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted Performance
How Athletes Can Navigate Digestive Issues-- with Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN
June 28, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBAlyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian, who focuses on digestive health, using her foodie-first approach. In this episode, we chat about everything you've ever wanted to know about GI issues, including: Common GI issues among athletes What’s the difference between IBS and IBD? How can someone tell if they have a sensitive stomach or a condition, like IBS? What are the most common culprits of runner’s trots? the low FODMAP diet and its implications for athletes Why plant-bas...
5-minute Friday: How do I reduce gas and bloating on a plant-based diet?
June 24, 2022 20:00 - 5 minutes - 3.5 MBGet my RD-approved tips for beating gas and bloating on a plant-based diet! Read more here: https://greenletes.com/gas-bloating/ Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted Performance
A Complete Guide To Triathlon Nutrition, with Chrissy Carroll, MPH, RD
June 21, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBLet's chat about triathlon nutrition! Chrissy Carroll is an RD, an RRCA Running Coach and a USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She discusses: how nutrition differs from running to triathlons how athletes know if they are fueling enough during a training cycle supplements for triathletes How to handle unexpected gut issues on race day? How to carry fuel while training and on race day What foods best support recovery after completing a triathlon? Training in a pool in vs open water swim He...
5-minute Friday: Does running make you hungrier?
June 17, 2022 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MBFor this week's 5-minute Friday, I'm answering the question "Does running make me hungrier?" I chat about some research that looks at the effects of exercise on ghrelin (the hunger hormone). Follow @greenletes or email [email protected] to submit your questions for future episodes. Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted Performance
What Athletes Need To Know About Bone Health, with California Prunes
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBBone health is something that athletes don't think about enough. This episode dives into the science of bones, including how bones grow and develop and when you start losing bone density. I chat with Andrea Giancoli, MPH, RD, the Nutrition Advisor for the California Prune Board, about nutrients and foods that can protect bones. We also discuss some really interesting studies featuring prunes. Study links below: Prunes may protect you from fracture risk Prunes have also been shown to lower ...
5-Minute Friday: Why am I always cold on a plant-based diet?
June 10, 2022 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MBIntroducing the new series: 5-minute Friday! I spend 5 minutes every Friday answering your sports nutrition and plant-based eating questions. Today I'm responding to a listener who asked: "I recently switched to a plant-based diet, and I feel like I'm always cold. Why?" Submit your own question to [email protected] Follow me @greenletes Read more about plant-based iron here: https://greenletes.com/plant-based-sources-of-iron/ Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: P...
How Infertility, IVF and Pregnancy Impacted Me As An Athlete
June 07, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the Greenletes Podcast! I'm giving a little life update on what I've been up to since Season 1, including my infertility, IVF and pregnancy journey. I'm chatting about how we ended up doing IVF, my biggest fears during all of it and how it impacted me as an athlete. I also discuss my pregnancy journey and running until I was 33 weeks pregnant, my recovery from a C-section and my postpartum half marathon. I'd love to hear from other infertility and IVF athlete warri...
How Infertility, IVF and Pregnancy Impacted Me As An Athlete
June 07, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the Greenletes Podcast! I'm giving a little life update on what I've been up to since Season 1, including my infertility, IVF and pregnancy journey. I'm chatting about how we ended up doing IVF, my biggest fears during all of it and how it impacted me as an athlete. I also discuss my pregnancy journey and running until I was 33 weeks pregnant, my recovery from a C-section and my postpartum half marathon. I'd love to hear from other infertility and IVF athlete warri...
A Vegetarian Mountaineer On A Mission - with Jenn Drummond
July 14, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with Jenn Drummond, creator of Bold Brave Beautiful. Jenn is a mountaineer and mom of seven that is on a mission to become the first woman to climb The Seven Second Summits (the second-tallest mountains on each continent). In this episode, Natalie and Jenn discuss: Growing up abroad and how that shaped Jenn as a person and an athlete Surviving a fatal car crash and the role it played in igniting a passion for climbing What training is involved to be th...
Balancing Pregnancy, Motherhood & Running - with Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN
July 07, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with Sarah Schlichter, a Registered Dietitian with her Master’s in Public Health, and a Freelance Writer. Sarah is the Cohost of the podcast, Nail Your Nutrition, and the creator of the blog and brand, Bucket List Tummy. She is an avid runner, a wife, and a mother. In this episode, Natalie and Sarah Discuss: Sarah’s experience running during pregnancy and after giving birth How to maintain your identity as a runner during pregnancy Nutrition while running...
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome: My Commencement Address to Teacher's College Dietetic Interns
July 01, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBI was recently asked to give the commencement address to the Teacher's College Columbia University Dietetic Intern Class of 2021. As a preceptor to several interns, I was absolutely honored and delighted to share my words of wisdom with them. In the address, I chat about my experience with imposter syndrome and finding the joy and passion in what you do. I share how I found my unique role in the nutrition field and why everyone should strive to do something that makes them happy on a daily b...
Pro Surfer Taylor Knox On Nutrition For Surfers & Why He Invested In A Plant-Based Start-Up
June 29, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBTaylor Knox is a hall of fame professional surfer who has had one of the longest and most noteworthy careers on the ASP World Tour. Now 50, Knox remains a high performance athlete who credits his sustained health and stamina to a largely plant-based lifestyle. Taylor is co-founder of Arc Method age reverse conditioning, as well as an investor in Mikuna Foods. In this episode, Natalie and Taylor discuss: Taylor suffered a serious back injury at 15. He discusses the role of fitness and nutr...
Nutrition For Dads & Cultural Foods In Sports Nutrition- with Dezi Abeyta, RDN
June 22, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with Dezi Abeyta, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a Dietitian Entrepreneur, a previous consulting dietitian for Major League Baseball (MLB) and a TEDx speaker. In this episode, Natalie and Dezi discuss: How nutrition for dads is different than nutrition for moms How dads can be food role models for their children How to handle family meal time when only one parent is plant-based What Dezi learned about cultural sensitivity around food from his tim...
Why Endurance Athletes Need To Strength Train- with Emily Hutchins, CPT, CES, PES
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with Emily Hutchins, who is a Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist & Corrective Exercise Specialist, Nike Master Trainer, Nike Run Coach and owner of On Your Mark Studios in Chicago. In this episode, Natalie and Emily discuss: Emily's career journey and how she ended up opening On Your Mark Studios The importance of both strength and mobility training for performance How often should you incorporate strength training into y...
Should Athletes Use Protein Powders?—with Frances Largeman-Roth, MS, RDN
June 08, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with Frances Largeman-Roth, who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a New York Times best selling author and nationally recognized nutrition and wellness expert. Her latest book, Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen, was released in September 2020. In this episode, Natalie and Frances discuss: who protein powders are right for research on the difference in bioavailability between whey protein powder and plant-based protein powder the differ...
The State Of The Plate: Why Americans Aren't Eating Enough Fruits & Vegetables-- with Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN
June 04, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with President and CEO of the Produce for Better Health (PBH) Foundation, Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak. PBH is a non-profit organization committed to transforming how people think about and enjoy fruits and vegetables. This episode focuses on a new report called State Of The Plate, which details that Americans are severely under consuming fruits and veggies. Natalie and Wendy discuss: the long term health implications of Americans under consuming fruits and veggi...
Overcoming An Eating Disorder & Fostering Body Positivity Among Runners-- with Starla Garcia M.Ed, RDN
May 25, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBNatalie chats with Starla Garcia, Registered Dietitian and owner of The Healthy Shine, LLC, 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier, and body and cultural diversity advocate. Her journey to wellness came after battling an eating disorder as a Latina student-athlete during her collegiate years. That experience was the catalyst that set her on the path of intuitive eating and developing a healthy relationship with cultural foods and exercise. In this episode, Natalie and Starla discuss: Starla's hist...
Endurance Minded: The Mental Side of Athletics-- with Taylor Thomas
May 18, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBNatalie chats with Taylor Thomas, the founder and head coach of Thomas Endurance Coaching (TEC). He's also the host of the popular podcast Endurance Minded, a writer, speaker, coach, and head of business development at TEC. His passion is ensuring that athletes have the tools, knowledge, and relationships they need to pursue their goals. In this chat, Natalie and Taylor discuss: Why the mental and psychological side of endurance sports is so important Why some athletes are motivated to p...
Nutrition For The College Athlete-- with Mary Ellen Kelly, MS, RD, CSSD
May 11, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with Mary Ellen Kelly, a Sports Dietitian who has worked with professional and collegiate athletes. Mary Ellen was the Miami Dolphins’ full time Sports RD from November 2014 through March 2018 and was the head Sports RD at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill from 2011-14. In this episode, we chat about: whether or not there are different nutrition recommendations for a sprinting versus endurance sport? Top tips for reducing inflammation in athlete...
Top Sports Nutrition Myths & Misconceptions-- with Angie Asche, MS, RDN, CSSD
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBAngie Asche is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and a certified clinical exercise physiologist, as well as the owner Eleat Sports Nutrition. She works with high school, college, and professional athletes nationwide. She is also the author of the book Fuel Your Body, which will be released May 11th. In this episode, Natalie and Angie chat through common fad diets that pop up among athletes, as well as top sports nutrition myths and misconceptions like: Lower body fat always ...
How To Eat To Beat Disease--with Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN
May 01, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBNatalie welcomes back Registered Dietitian Ginger Hultin to chat about her new book How To Eat To Beat Disease. In this episode, Ginger discusses the body's 5 defense systems and the role they play in disease prevention. We do a deep dive into: the immune system, how it works and foods that strengthen it the microbiome and foods that feed the good bacteria in the gut DNA health stem cells and the role they play on overall health angiogenesis-- what it means and how it helps the body fig...
9 Unique Plant-Based Trader Joe's Finds
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, Natalie discusses 9 unique plant-based foods she recently found at Trader Joe's. Each one is delicious, nutritious and exciting. Head over to @greenletes on Instagram or the corresponding post on Greenletes.com to see the pictures of each food. Here's the list! Greek Chickpeas with Parsley & Cumin ($1.79) Crunchy Salted Peanut Butter with Ground Flax & Chia Seeds ($3.29) Crispy Broccoli Florets ($2.99) Vegan Caesar Dressing ($3) Chocolate Hummus ($1.99) Roasted Green B...
Nine Unique Plant-Based Trader Joe's Finds
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, Natalie discusses 9 unique plant-based foods she recently found at Trader Joe's. Each one is delicious, nutritious and exciting. Head over to @greenletes on Instagram or the corresponding post on Greenletes.com to see the pictures of each food. Here's the list! Greek Chickpeas with Parsley & Cumin ($1.79) Crunchy Salted Peanut Butter with Ground Flax & Chia Seeds ($3.29) Crispy Broccoli Florets ($2.99) Vegan Caesar Dressing ($3) Chocolate Hummus ($1.99) Roasted Green B...
How Nutrition & Fitness Affect Your Fertility-- with Liz Shaw MS, RDN, CPT
April 20, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, we recognize National Infertility Awareness Week and chat with Registered Dietitian and fertility expert Liz Shaw. After sharing her own struggles with fertility, Liz answers questions about nutrition and fitness and how they impact fertility. Natalie and Liz discuss: Why infertility isn't always talked about Whether or not it's actually possible to “increase fertility” with food or exercise Does being vegan or vegetarian or restricting food groups impact fertility? Does...
Is Protein Overhyped For Plant-Based Eaters?
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, Natalie talks about all things protein! She starts with an intro about protein and the constant confusion she sees regarding this macronutrients. Then she gives you the low-down on all things protein, including: what's the general recommendation for protein and how does this differ for athletes? should you actually follow these recommendations? the timing of the "recovery window" and the importance of spreading protein intake throughout the day why protein is crucial fo...
Is Protein Overhyped For Plant-Based Eaters?
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode, Natalie talks about all things protein! She starts with an intro about protein and the constant confusion she sees regarding this macronutrients. Then she gives you the low-down on all things protein, including: what's the general recommendation for protein and how does this differ for athletes? should you actually follow these recommendations? the timing of the "recovery window" and the importance of spreading protein intake throughout the day why protein is crucial fo...
Nutrition for NFL Players: Fueling & Recovery, Fad Diet, Supplements & Weigh-Ins--with Pratik Patel MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with Pratik Patel, a Registered Dietitian who has experience working with collegiate and pro athletes. Most recently, he was the Assistant Coach with the New York Giants as the Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. We discuss: His journey in the field of nutrition and how he ended up working with the NY Giants What it is like working with high-level athletes and whether or not they listen to his nutrition advice ...
Nutrition for NFL Players: Fueling 101, Trends, Supplements & Weigh-Ins with Pratik Patel MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with Pratik Patel, a Registered Dietitian who has experience working with collegiate and pro athletes. Most recently, he was the Assistant Coach with the New York Giants as the Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. We discuss: His journey in the field of nutrition and how he ended up working with the NY Giants What it is like working with high-level athletes and whether or not they listen to his nutrition advice ...
Nutrition for NFL Players: Fueling & Recovery, Fad Diet, Supplements & Weigh-Ins with Pratik Patel MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode, Natalie chats with Pratik Patel, a Registered Dietitian who has experience working with collegiate and pro athletes. Most recently, he was the Assistant Coach with the New York Giants as the Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. We discuss: His journey in the field of nutrition and how he ended up working with the NY Giants What it is like working with high-level athletes and whether or not they listen to his nutrition advice ...
How To Eat Plant- Based When Everyone Else In The Household Eats Animal Products?
April 09, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this solo episode, I chat through the solution to a problem that many plant-based eaters face. How do I eat plant-based meals when everyone else in my household or support circle eats animal products? This is a huge struggle for many people who cook for their families or like to go out to eat with meat eaters. In this episode, I provide suggestions for eating plant-based even if everyone around you wants meat. I chat about: Setting parameters for yourself- what does plant-based eating me...
How Maddie Alm Went From Walk-On Cross Country To Professional Runner & Why She Became A Registered Dietitian--with Maddie Alm, MS, RD
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBMaddie Alm is a professional runner with Team Boss and a Sports Dietitian. She started running in high school, walked onto her college cross country team and excelled to the professional level. She attributes her running success to nutrition, which is why she ultimately chose to get a Master's in Nutritional Sciences and become a Registered Dietitian. In this episode, we discuss Maddie's career and her nutrition philosophy, including: how she went from soccer to walk-on cross country to pr...
How Maddie Alm Went From Walk-On Cross Country To Professional Runner & Why She Became A Registered Dietitian--with Maddie Alm, MS, RD
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBMaddie Alm is a professional runner with Team Boss and a Sports Dietitian. She started running in high school, walked onto her college cross country team and excelled to the professional level. She attributes her running success to nutrition, which is why she ultimately chose to get a Master's in Nutritional Sciences and become a Registered Dietitian. In this episode, we discuss Maddie's career and her nutrition philosophy, including: how she went from soccer to walk-on cross country to pr...
What Does "Anti-Diet" Really Mean? How Athletes Can Embrace Intuitive Eating--with Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, CDN, CSCS
March 31, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBNatalie chats with Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating expert, Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, CDN, CSCS. Alissa is the author of Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace With Food and Transform Your Life. She is the founder of Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness, a weight-inclusive nutrition practice that offers virtual counseling and online programs to help people liberate themselves from dieting, cultivate a peaceful relationship to food and their bodies, and live a more authentic, connected life....