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Top Sports Nutrition Myths & Misconceptions-- with Angie Asche, MS, RDN, CSSD

Top Sports Nutrition Myths & Misconceptions-- with Angie Asche, MS, RDN, CSSD

FromGreenletes Podcast


Top Sports Nutrition Myths & Misconceptions-- with Angie Asche, MS, RDN, CSSD

FromGreenletes Podcast

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Angie 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 equals an improvement in performance.Your body can only absorb 20-30 grams of protein per meal.Endurance athletes have lower protein needs than strength athletes.Coconut water is more hydrating than a sports drink.If you’re craving a certain food, your body needs those nutrients.Resources: Follow Angie on IG @eleatnutrition and visit her website www.eleatnutrition.comPre-order her book (affiliate link): Fuel Your BodyAnd don’t forget to follow @greenletes  and visit www.greenletes.comWe appreciate your feedback!! Submit questions and recommendations for future episodes to podcast@greenletes.com
Released:
May 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (47)

The 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.