Join Colleen as she chats with Natalie Rizzo, leading sports dietitian and author of Planted Performance. Today's discussion gives you everything you need to know about sports nutrition and how to perform at your best on a plant-based diet. Whether you're an athlete, considering a plant-based diet, or a healthcare professional seeking reliable nutrition information, join us in this impactful journey through sports nutrition. 

What we cover:

• Learn the role of carbohydrates and protein and the ins and outs of pre and post-exercise fueling. 
• Discover the importance of variety in a plant-based diet to ensure the intake of vital amino acids and proteins, the building blocks for muscle repair.
• Understand electrolytes and their significance in a plant-based lifestyle for athletes. Natalie enlightens us on the importance of replacing essential minerals lost through sweat during workouts. 
• Discover post-workout snack ideas packed with nutrients essential for recovery.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.