Plant-Based Nutrition for Athletes
In this episode we welcome IBS specialist dietitian Kelsey Paterson from The Friendly Food Co, to talk plant plant-based nutrition for athletes!
Kelsey is a NZ-based registered dietitian, who specializes in sports and performance nutrition and is a Dietitian at High Performance Sport NZ.
We cover:
the importance of adequate nutrition when you’re an athlete, and the consequences of undernourishing
what nutrients are most needed to fuel you body
the pros and cons of protein, and how much you need
ways to get adequate protein on a plant-based diet
what you need to know about protein powders
how to balance your diet when training
She has worked in professional sports as a dietitian for over 4 years, and loves working with athletes to optimize their health.
She also co-founded the Friendly Food Co, which produces delicious low FODMAP spice mixes; and have recently released an online IBS course to help people gain back control of their gut health!
We loved chatting with her, and learnt so many useful tips - this is a must listen if you’re an athlete following or interested in a plant based diet!
Their website is https://www.thefriendlyfoodco.nz/about-us/
Edited by Jacob Barrow