Best Natalie Rizzo Ms Rd Podcasts (2025)

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Should athletes monitor their blood sugar during exercise?-- with Erin Palinski-Wade RD, CDE, LDN, CPT 26:39

2+ y ago26:39

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Natalie speaks with Registered Dietitian and Diabetes expert Erin Palinski-Wade to get to the bottom of blood sugar for athletes. They discuss: Why athletes are wearing continuous glucose monitors and whether or not they are recommended for all athletes Do spikes in blood glucose do any long-term damage to the body? Is your insulin sensitivity heig…

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A Deep Dive Into Iron & Athletes: Foot Strike Hemolysis & How Iron Relates To Cognitive Decline & Cancer-- with McKale Montgomery, PhD, RD 33:58

2+ y ago33:58

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McKale Montgomery is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, as well as a nutritional science researcher. She specializes in iron, specifically how changes in cellular iron affect disease progression. She's also a competitive marathon runner. In this episode, we chat about: How she started running and her journey to the Olympic Trials …

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The Psychological Side of Sport: How Your Mental State Affects Performance--with Dr. Kensa Gunter, PsyD, CMPC 29:44

2+ y ago29:44

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Dr. Kensa Gunter is a clinical and sport psychologist based in Atlanta, GA where she provides individual counseling, mental skills training, and consultation services to athletes and organizations. In this episode, we discuss: how psychological factors play into sport whether or not athletes are open to mental health discussions how to manage pre-c…

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Nutrition for Mountain Sports: What Trail Runners, Ultra Runners, Hikers, Cyclists & Skiers Should Eat For Their Sport-- with Vic Johnson, MPH 36:49

2+ y ago36:49

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Natalie chats with Vic Johnson, a nutrition coach for outdoor athletes and an outdoor endurance athlete, who has competed in trail and ultra running, triathlons, and cycling. They discuss: What are some special nutrition considerations for mountain sports? Should you just rely on carbohydrates for fuel? Should you add in other nutrients besides car…

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Answering your questions: vegan B12, metabolism, hunger on a plant-based diet & more 37:09

2+ y ago37:09

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In this episode, Sports RD Natalie Rizzo answers your burning questions. She chats about: whether or not vegans need to supplement with Vitamin B12 and how much to take how to fuel two-a-days why you may be hungry at night on a plant-based diet do men have a faster metabolism than women? Submit your questions for a future Q&A here! Join the Greenle…

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Why (and how) mental fitness should be part of every athlete's training--with Sun Sachs 37:32

2+ y ago37:32

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In this episode, Natalie chats with Sun Sachs, the CEO & Co-founder of Rewire Fitness, the first mental fitness platform that helps athletes reach their full potential and avoid burnout by providing tools that improve mindset, readiness and resilience. They discuss: Sun's journey as a plant-based athlete and how he recognized he was underfueling fo…

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How to keep energy levels up during a long run 20:51

2+ y ago20:51

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I'm back and ready to talk about nutrition for long runs! In this episode, we discuss: how many grams of carbs you need before and during a long run, different types of long run fuel, the importance of hydration on your energy levels and how recovery plays a role in how you feel while running. Join GREENLETES U! Learn more from me in my FREE 5-Day …

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Ultra-Marathon Nutrition- How To Avoid The Bonk, with Julie Shobe, RD 36:33

2+ y ago36:33

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Julie Shobe is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and ultra runner. She helps ultra runners learn how to improve their fueling before, during, and after running so they can dial in their nutrition during training and ultimately race faster. In this episode, we chat about: How ultra nutrition is different from marathon nutrition Whether or not she …

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The Secrets To Meal Prepping, according to an expert-- with Nicole Osinga, MAN, BASc, RD 29:28

2+ y ago29:28

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Today is all about meal prepping for plant-based people! Welcome Nicole Osinga, a Registered Dietitian in the Greater Toronto Area. You can find Nicole on local or national TV and on Instagram/TikTok, where she is known as the 'Plant-Based Meal Prep Expert' and has an audience of over 100 K on Instagram and 44 K on TikTok. We chat about: Her meal p…

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5-minute Friday: Should I worry about the carbs in plant-based proteins? 5:03

2+ y ago5:03

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Let's talk about carbs! Will the extra carbs in plant-based protein make you gain weight or cause health issues, or are they a healthy part of your diet? Follow @greenletes and visit www.greenletes.com for more. Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted PerformanceBy Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD

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The #1 Weight Loss Mistake You're Probably Making + Should You Worry About The Carbs In Plant-Based Proteins? -- with Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN 32:23

3y ago32:23

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Ginger Hultin is a Seattle-based Registered Dietitian, who has worked with hundreds of clients to help them reach their weight loss goals. She has a new ebook called Meal Prep For Weight Loss 101. In this episode, Natalie and Ginger chat about: Your "why" behind wanting to lose weight How much weight is it realistic to lose in a month Are calorie t…

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How Women Runners Differ From Men & What They Need To Know About Marathon Training-- with Ali Nolan 32:31

3y ago32:31

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Welcome to the Marathon episode! Today's guest is Ali Nolan, the author of Master the Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide for Women. She writes for Runner's World, Women's Running, Livestrong, and Self and works as an audience producer for This is Alabama. She's run three marathons and countless other races. We chat about: How female runners diff…

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5-minute Friday: How to make plant-based meal prepping less overwhelming 5:47

3y ago5:47

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This week's 5-minute Friday gives simple tips to incorporate meal prepping into your weekly routine! Read more here: https://greenletes.com/plant-based-meal-prep-athlete/ And download the Free meal plan here: https://nutrition-natalie.ck.page Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted Performance…

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A Plant-Forward Chef Shares Creative Ways To Spice Up Your Cooking, with Jackie Newgent, RDN 28:28

3y ago28:28

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Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN, is a plant-forward registered dietitian nutritionist, classically-trained chef, award-winning cookbook author, professional recipe developer, media personality, spokesperson, and food writer. She’s the author of five cookbooks, including her newest, The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook. She is a private plant-based cooking…

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5-minute Friday: How much processed food is okay to eat? 6:23

3y ago6:23

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Spend 5-minutes with Natalie learning about how much processed food is okay to eat and the difference between ultra-processed food and other "processed" foods that may be okay to eat. Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted PerformanceBy Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD

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Eating Disorders In Athletes with Wendy Sterling, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDRD-S 30:00

3y ago30:00

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Wendy Sterling, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDRD-S is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Approved Supervisor through the International Eating Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics in the Bay Area in California. She has consulted for the Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors, NY Je…

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5-minute Friday: Should you eat less on rest days? 5:58

3y ago5:58

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Special Thursday release due to the holiday weekend! Should you eat less on rest days? How to know how much to eat and the nutrients you should include on rest days. Read more about this topic: https://greenletes.com/rest-day-nutrition-and-meal-plan/ Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted Performance…

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How Athletes Can Navigate Digestive Issues-- with Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN 36:44

3y ago36:44

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Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian, who focuses on digestive health, using her foodie-first approach. In this episode, we chat about everything you've ever wanted to know about GI issues, including: Common GI issues among athletes What’s the difference between IBS and IBD? How can someone tell if they have a sensitive stomach or a c…

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5-minute Friday: How do I reduce gas and bloating on a plant-based diet? 5:01

3y ago5:01

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Get my RD-approved tips for beating gas and bloating on a plant-based diet! Read more here: https://greenletes.com/gas-bloating/ Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted PerformanceBy Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD

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A Complete Guide To Triathlon Nutrition, with Chrissy Carroll, MPH, RD 35:43

3y ago35:43

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Let's chat about triathlon nutrition! Chrissy Carroll is an RD, an RRCA Running Coach and a USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She discusses: how nutrition differs from running to triathlons how athletes know if they are fueling enough during a training cycle supplements for triathletes How to handle unexpected gut issues on race day? How to carry fuel …

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5-minute Friday: Does running make you hungrier? 5:12

3y ago5:12

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For this week's 5-minute Friday, I'm answering the question "Does running make me hungrier?" I chat about some research that looks at the effects of exercise on ghrelin (the hunger hormone). Follow @greenletes or email [email protected] to submit your questions for future episodes. Join the Greenletes Facebook Group IG: @greenletes 📕: Planted …

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What Athletes Need To Know About Bone Health, with California Prunes 27:16

3y ago27:16

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Bone health is something that athletes don't think about enough. This episode dives into the science of bones, including how bones grow and develop and when you start losing bone density. I chat with Andrea Giancoli, MPH, RD, the Nutrition Advisor for the California Prune Board, about nutrients and foods that can protect bones. We also discuss some…

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5-Minute Friday: Why am I always cold on a plant-based diet? 5:12

3y ago5:12

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Introducing the new series: 5-minute Friday! I spend 5 minutes every Friday answering your sports nutrition and plant-based eating questions. Today I'm responding to a listener who asked: "I recently switched to a plant-based diet, and I feel like I'm always cold. Why?" Submit your own question to [email protected] Follow me @greenletes Read …

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How Infertility, IVF and Pregnancy Impacted Me As An Athlete 15:37

3y ago15:37

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Greenletes Podcast! I'm giving a little life update on what I've been up to since Season 1, including my infertility, IVF and pregnancy journey. I'm chatting about how we ended up doing IVF, my biggest fears during all of it and how it impacted me as an athlete. I also discuss my pregnancy journey and running until I was …

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A Vegetarian Mountaineer On A Mission - with Jenn Drummond 33:23

4y ago33:23

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In this episode, Natalie chats with Jenn Drummond, creator of Bold Brave Beautiful. Jenn is a mountaineer and mom of seven that is on a mission to become the first woman to climb The Seven Second Summits (the second-tallest mountains on each continent). In this episode, Natalie and Jenn discuss: Growing up abroad and how that shaped Jenn as a perso…

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Balancing Pregnancy, Motherhood & Running - with Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN 33:53

4y ago33:53

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In this episode, Natalie chats with Sarah Schlichter, a Registered Dietitian with her Master’s in Public Health, and a Freelance Writer. Sarah is the Cohost of the podcast, Nail Your Nutrition, and the creator of the blog and brand, Bucket List Tummy. She is an avid runner, a wife, and a mother. In this episode, Natalie and Sarah Discuss: Sarah’s e…

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Dealing with Imposter Syndrome: My Commencement Address to Teacher's College Dietetic Interns 8:55

4y ago8:55

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I was recently asked to give the commencement address to the Teacher's College Columbia University Dietetic Intern Class of 2021. As a preceptor to several interns, I was absolutely honored and delighted to share my words of wisdom with them. In the address, I chat about my experience with imposter syndrome and finding the joy and passion in what y…

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Pro Surfer Taylor Knox On Nutrition For Surfers & Why He Invested In A Plant-Based Start-Up 30:39

4y ago30:39

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Taylor Knox is a hall of fame professional surfer who has had one of the longest and most noteworthy careers on the ASP World Tour. Now 50, Knox remains a high performance athlete who credits his sustained health and stamina to a largely plant-based lifestyle. Taylor is co-founder of Arc Method age reverse conditioning, as well as an investor in Mi…

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Why Endurance Athletes Need To Strength Train- with Emily Hutchins, CPT, CES, PES 39:51

4y ago39:51

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In this episode, Natalie chats with Emily Hutchins, who is a Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist & Corrective Exercise Specialist, Nike Master Trainer, Nike Run Coach and owner of On Your Mark Studios in Chicago. In this episode, Natalie and Emily discuss: Emily's career journey and how she ended up opening On Your M…

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Should Athletes Use Protein Powders?—with Frances Largeman-Roth, MS, RDN 37:02

4y ago37:02

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In this episode, Natalie chats with Frances Largeman-Roth, who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a New York Times best selling author and nationally recognized nutrition and wellness expert. Her latest book, Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen, was released in September 2020. In this episode, Natalie and Frances discuss: who protei…

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The State Of The Plate: Why Americans Aren't Eating Enough Fruits & Vegetables-- with Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN 50:07

4y ago50:07

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In this episode, Natalie chats with President and CEO of the Produce for Better Health (PBH) Foundation, Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak. PBH is a non-profit organization committed to transforming how people think about and enjoy fruits and vegetables. This episode focuses on a new report called State Of The Plate, which details that Americans are severely …

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Overcoming An Eating Disorder & Fostering Body Positivity Among Runners-- with Starla Garcia M.Ed, RDN 42:09

4y ago42:09

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Natalie chats with Starla Garcia, Registered Dietitian and owner of The Healthy Shine, LLC, 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier, and body and cultural diversity advocate. Her journey to wellness came after battling an eating disorder as a Latina student-athlete during her collegiate years. That experience was the catalyst that set her on the path of intu…

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Endurance Minded: The Mental Side of Athletics-- with Taylor Thomas 47:11

4y ago47:11

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Natalie chats with Taylor Thomas, the founder and head coach of Thomas Endurance Coaching (TEC). He's also the host of the popular podcast Endurance Minded, a writer, speaker, coach, and head of business development at TEC. His passion is ensuring that athletes have the tools, knowledge, and relationships they need to pursue their goals. In this ch…

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Nutrition For The College Athlete-- with Mary Ellen Kelly, MS, RD, CSSD 32:49

4y ago32:49

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In this episode, Natalie chats with Mary Ellen Kelly, a Sports Dietitian who has worked with professional and collegiate athletes. Mary Ellen was the Miami Dolphins’ full time Sports RD from November 2014 through March 2018 and was the head Sports RD at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill from 2011-14. In this episode, we chat about: whet…

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Top Sports Nutrition Myths & Misconceptions-- with Angie Asche, MS, RDN, CSSD 36:29

4y ago36:29

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Angie Asche is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and a certified clinical exercise physiologist, as well as the owner Eleat Sports Nutrition. She works with high school, college, and professional athletes nationwide. She is also the author of the book Fuel Your Body, which will be released May 11th. In this episode, Natalie and Angie…

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How To Eat To Beat Disease--with Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN 28:48

4y ago28:48

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Natalie welcomes back Registered Dietitian Ginger Hultin to chat about her new book How To Eat To Beat Disease. In this episode, Ginger discusses the body's 5 defense systems and the role they play in disease prevention. We do a deep dive into: the immune system, how it works and foods that strengthen it the microbiome and foods that feed the good …

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How Nutrition & Fitness Affect Your Fertility-- with Liz Shaw MS, RDN, CPT 34:01

4y ago34:01

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In this episode, we recognize National Infertility Awareness Week and chat with Registered Dietitian and fertility expert Liz Shaw. After sharing her own struggles with fertility, Liz answers questions about nutrition and fitness and how they impact fertility. Natalie and Liz discuss: Why infertility isn't always talked about Whether or not it's ac…

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Is Protein Overhyped For Plant-Based Eaters? 21:50

4y ago21:50

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In this episode, Natalie talks about all things protein! She starts with an intro about protein and the constant confusion she sees regarding this macronutrients. Then she gives you the low-down on all things protein, including: what's the general recommendation for protein and how does this differ for athletes? should you actually follow these rec…

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Nutrition for NFL Players: Fueling & Recovery, Fad Diet, Supplements & Weigh-Ins--with Pratik Patel MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD 47:06

4y ago47:06

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In this episode, Natalie chats with Pratik Patel, a Registered Dietitian who has experience working with collegiate and pro athletes. Most recently, he was the Assistant Coach with the New York Giants as the Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. We discuss: His journey in the field of nutrition and how he …

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How To Eat Plant- Based When Everyone Else In The Household Eats Animal Products? 19:57

4y ago19:57

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In this solo episode, I chat through the solution to a problem that many plant-based eaters face. How do I eat plant-based meals when everyone else in my household or support circle eats animal products? This is a huge struggle for many people who cook for their families or like to go out to eat with meat eaters. In this episode, I provide suggesti…

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How Maddie Alm Went From Walk-On Cross Country To Professional Runner & Why She Became A Registered Dietitian--with Maddie Alm, MS, RD 34:19

4y ago34:19

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Maddie Alm is a professional runner with Team Boss and a Sports Dietitian. She started running in high school, walked onto her college cross country team and excelled to the professional level. She attributes her running success to nutrition, which is why she ultimately chose to get a Master's in Nutritional Sciences and become a Registered Dietiti…

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What Does "Anti-Diet" Really Mean? How Athletes Can Embrace Intuitive Eating--with Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, CDN, CSCS 36:46

4y ago36:46

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Natalie chats with Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating expert, Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, CDN, CSCS. Alissa is the author of Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace With Food and Transform Your Life. She is the founder of Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness, a weight-inclusive nutrition practice that offers virtual counseling and online programs to help…

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Is Sugar Bad For Athletes? The Truth About Sugar-- with Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD 46:27

4y ago46:27

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Let's talk about all things sugar, and whether or not it's "bad" for athletes. Samantha Cassetty is a nationally recognized food, nutrition, and wellness expert and the co-author of Sugar Shock. In this episode Natalie and Sam chat about: the difference between natural and added sugars whether or not fruit (and dried fruit) have "too much sugar" th…

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How Important Is Nutrition For Pro Athletes?-- with Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD 33:48

4y ago33:48

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In this episode, Natalie chats with Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, one of the country’s leading sports nutritionists. She is the consulting major league sports dietitian for the Atlanta Braves. Spano previously worked for the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers and Blackzillians. She is also the lead author of Nutrition for Sport, E…

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What It's Like To Be The Food & Nutrition Editor at Runner's World Magazine-- with Heather Mayer Irvine 38:17

4y ago38:17

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In this episode, Natalie talks with fellow runner Heather Mayer Irvine about all things running and writing! Heather is the former food and nutrition editor at Runner’s World. She chats about how she got her start in journalism (including self publishing a newspaper at 8 years old) and how she landed her #dreamjob at Runner’s World through Twitter.…

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What Is Nutrigenomics & How Your Genes Play A Role In Athletic Performance?-- with Ginger Hultin, MS, RD 37:09

4y ago37:09

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In this episode, Natalie chats with Seattle-based dietitian Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN for a dive into the world of nutrigenomics! Ginger gives a simple definition of nutrigenomics, discusses what information the test can show, and talks about how she uses it within her own practice. We also touch on specific genes that can be indicators of nutrient st…

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Why I Became A Vegetarian & Plant-Based Athlete 14:26

4y ago14:26

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In this intro solo podcast, we chat all about what pushed host Natalie Rizzo to become a vegetarian and plant-based athlete. Natalie is a Sports Dietitian and the founder of Greenletes. We chat about: Natalie's mission as a plant-based Sports RD Why this Dietitian is trying to get you to eat more plants The moment that Natalie decided to be a full-…

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