Published Dec 1, 2022

s2/e42 Unpacking Mindset Around Performance Nutrition with Natalie Robertello, MS, RD (@befueledsportsnutrition)

Sports dietitian Natalie Robertello dives into the complex world of performance nutrition, highlighting the impact of diet culture on athletes and the importance of a healthy mindset. She provides strategies for overcoming restrictive eating and effectively incorporating carbohydrates for optimal performance and growth.

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Questions from this episode

- What do experts say about intermittent fasting?
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- Tell me more about the role of electrolytes during fasting and exercise
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- What do experts say about fat loss?
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- What are more tips to change thinking patterns?
  Asked by 97 people
- Why is it important to have a healthy gut?
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- How do you make eating healthy a lifestyle?
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- How do you create a successful podcast?
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- What are some dietary strategies for maintaining energy levels?
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- Tell me more about optimal diets for energy and health
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- How do I start eating better?
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- How can one change unhealthy habits?
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- How do carbohydrates affect energy levels throughout the day?
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- What are good sources of carbohydrates?
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- How can I stick with and be consistent in following a healthy diet to lose fat?
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- How can I make better food choices?
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s2/e42 Unpacking Mindset Around Performance Nutrition with Natalie Robertello, MS, RD (@befueledsportsnutrition)

Topics covered

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Energy Intake Insights

Evolving Food Relationships

Fueling for Performance

Marketing Misinformation

Fasting Myths Debunked

Weight and Running

Carb Loading Insights

Carb Loading Challenges

Carbohydrate Challenges

Nutrition for Runners

Carb Loading Essentials

Nutrition for Athletes

Undereating and Digestion

Seasonal Nutrition Shifts

Generational Diet Trends

Questions from this episode

What do experts say about intermittent fasting?

Tell me more about the role of electrolytes during fasting and exercise

What do experts say about fat loss?

What are more tips to change thinking patterns?

Why is it important to have a healthy gut?

How do you make eating healthy a lifestyle?

How do you create a successful podcast?

What are some dietary strategies for maintaining energy levels?

Tell me more about optimal diets for energy and health

How do I start eating better?

How can one change unhealthy habits?

How do carbohydrates affect energy levels throughout the day?

What are good sources of carbohydrates?

How can I stick with and be consistent in following a healthy diet to lose fat?

How can I make better food choices?

Episode Highlights

Understanding Diet Culture

Mindset in Nutrition

Carbohydrate Intake

s2/e42 Unpacking Mindset Around Performance Nutrition with Natalie Robertello, MS, RD (@befueledsportsnutrition)

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Understanding Diet CultureNatalie Robertello, a sports dietitian, discusses the impact of diet culture on athletes' nutrition and performance. She highlights the challenges posed by misleading marketing and ingrained food beliefs, offering insights into healthier fueling practices.

Understanding Diet Culture

Mindset in NutritionNatalie Robertello explores the tension between performance-driven nutrition and restrictive eating habits, influenced by societal norms. She highlights the importance of overcoming diet culture and fostering self-awareness for personal growth and optimal performance.

Mindset in Nutrition

Carbohydrate IntakeNatalie Robertello discusses the common challenges athletes face in increasing carbohydrate intake and the strategies for effective carb loading. She emphasizes the importance of overcoming diet culture fears to optimize performance nutrition.

Carbohydrate Intake