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#023 Sports nutrition - Aimee Ellen O Keefe - Hints, tips and mistakes not to make with nutrition
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Mistakes not to make with nutrition with Aimee Ellen O'Keefe Guest Introduction
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Aimee Ellen O'Keefe is a performance nutritionist with an impressive background in sports nutrition. She has worked with:
- Manchester United Women's Football Team (First full-time nutritionist in WSL in 2021)
- England Rugby Red Roses
- Williams Racing (Performance Nutrition for Academy Drivers and Pit Stop Crew)
- Grew up in Liverpool with a football background
- Played football from a young age, including Everton Center of Excellence
- Transitioned to nutrition after realising the importance of proper fueling
- Identified key nutrition gaps at Manchester United
- Implemented simple changes like adding bagels and fruit options
- Focused on carbohydrate availability and accessibility
- Primary energy source for high-intensity exercise
- Importance of carbohydrate loading 24 hours before match/training
- Addressing stigma around carbohydrate consumption in female sports
- Discussed challenges with nutrition in female sports
- Addressed impacts of social media and body image pressures
- Highlighted unintentional and intentional under-fueling
- Compared nutrition approaches in football and rugby
- Discussed unique nutrition needs for Williams Racing pit stop crew and drivers
- Co-founded with Dr. James Morehen
- Mission to improve performance nutrition for female footballers
- Developed an app and Instagram community for education
- Instagram: @femalefootballnutrition
- Podcast: Women's Football Hub
- Carbohydrate loading strategies
- Performance nutrition for team sports
- Nutrition for high-intensity athletes
- Body image and sports nutrition
The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.
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