Published Sep 23, 2021

214. Lydia Nader RD on the Biggest Nutrition Myths and Half-Truths for Runners

Lydia Nader, a Registered Dietitian, exposes and clarifies the biggest nutrition myths and half-truths for runners, offering evidence-based insights on recovery, strategic fueling, and personalized diets to enhance performance and overall health.

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- What are essential nutrients that many diets lack?
  Asked by 801 people
- What should I eat before a workout?
  Asked by 402 people
- Can diet impact sleep quality?
  Asked by 191 people
- What should I eat after fasted training?
  Asked by 142 people
- Tell me more about plant-based proteins
  Asked by 116 people
- Why is sleep important?
  Asked by 114 people
- Why is sleep so important?
  Asked by 57 people
- When should I eat before a workout?
  Asked by 55 people
- Is sugar bad?
  Asked by 42 people
- How important is sleep for health?
  Asked by 36 people
- What role does sugar play in our bodies?
  Asked by 33 people
- What are other plant-based protein sources?
  Asked by 30 people
- How can tailored nutrition impact women's fitness?
  Asked by 29 people
- What should I eat before working out?
  Asked by 28 people
- What are the effects of eating before bed?
  Asked by 24 people

214. Lydia Nader RD on the Biggest Nutrition Myths and Half-Truths for Runners

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Nutrient Deficiencies

Fueling for Better Performance

Fueling for Performance

Nighttime Nutrition

Post-Run Nutrition

Debunking Bedtime Eating Myth

Carb Loading and Performance

Optimal Post-Workout Refueling

Refueling for Optimal Recovery

Debunking Running Myths

Busting Running Myths

Sugar and Exercise

Hydration and Nutrition

Plant-Based Nutrition

Finding Balance in Diet

Questions from this episode

What are essential nutrients that many diets lack?

What should I eat before a workout?

Can diet impact sleep quality?

What should I eat after fasted training?

Tell me more about plant-based proteins

Why is sleep important?

Why is sleep so important?

When should I eat before a workout?

Is sugar bad?

How important is sleep for health?

What role does sugar play in our bodies?

What are other plant-based protein sources?

How can tailored nutrition impact women's fitness?

What should I eat before working out?

What are the effects of eating before bed?

Episode Highlights

Running and Recovery

Debunking Nutrition Myths

Specialized Diet Considerations

214. Lydia Nader RD on the Biggest Nutrition Myths and Half-Truths for Runners

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Running and RecoveryLydia Nader, a Registered Dietitian, debunks common nutrition myths for runners, focusing on recovery and performance. She shares practical strategies for aligning diet with training to maximize results.

Running and Recovery

Debunking Nutrition MythsLydia Nader challenges common nutrition myths for runners, emphasizing the importance of sugar, pre-run fueling, and post-run recovery. She provides insights into how strategic nutrition can enhance performance and debunks misconceptions about nighttime eating.

Debunking Nutrition Myths

Specialized Diet ConsiderationsLydia Nader challenges common nutrition myths for runners, focusing on plant-based diets, carb loading, and personalized nutrition. She provides insights into how these factors impact performance and health, emphasizing the importance of tailored dietary strategies.

Specialized Diet Considerations