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

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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 ended up working with the NY Giants
What it is like working with high-level athletes and whether or not they listen to his nutrition advice
How different positions have different nutrition plans
Nutrition trends and misconceptions among pro athletes
How creatine and BCAA supplements can aid performance
How diet trends, such as going vegan, are popular among pro athletes and his thoughts on these trends
Difference between on- and off-season nutrition

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