Plant-Based Nutrition for Athletes
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Plant-Based Nutrition for Athletes
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About this listen
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/