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Dr. Pamela Fergusson on ultramarathons, speed-walking, and nutrition for vegan endurance athletes
Dr. Pamela Fergusson on ultramarathons, speed-walking, and nutrition for vegan endurance athletes
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55 minutes
Released:
Oct 13, 2021
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Podcast episode
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This conversation is with Dr. Pamela Fergusson, a registered dietitian with a PhD in nutrition who has over 15 years of experience in everything from research to teaching, as well as public health and clinical practice. Dr. Fergusson has worked as a dietitian internationally in Europe, Africa, and Asia and for organizations such as Unicef and the World Food Program. She is also an accomplished runner and speed walker. Dr. Fergusson brings her passion for nutrition and love of wellness to her private dietitian practice in British Columbia, Canada. We cover: Environmental consequences of our food choices How the ultra running community is special Why you should try creating self-styled events Recognizing when exercise is no longer serving you Recovery benefits of a plant-based diet Fuelling for ultra-races Pamela’s homemade electrolyte drink Protein needs for vegan endurance athletes How to get enough protein throughout the day Choosing a plant-based protein powder Whether being “fat adapted” works for races Chocolate milk as a recovery drink? Connect with Pamela on Instagram: @drpamela.rd | Facebook: @DrPamelaRD Pamela’s website: https://pamelafergusson.com Resources mentioned during this episode: Pamela’s new book: Going Vegan for Beginners Book: Diet for a Small Planet Genuine Health Fermented Vegan Protein Canada’s Food Guide Show sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing! Find me here, if you want to connect on Instagram! @plant_fueled That’s all for now! Be sure to subscribe and if you are enjoying the show, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*
Released:
Oct 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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