The Art & Science of Coaching: Nutrition for Endurance Sports with Emily Shields-Werner #58 - a podcast by Coach Tim Hall

Our guest is Emily Shields-Werner, a Registered Dietician and Sports Nutritionist, and previous guest from episode #44 where she discussed her story as an athlete. In this episode we discuss all things nutrition, its important to endurance sports performance, and how to have a balanced and healthy relationship with food. Emily is also a 3x collegiate national champion and professional cyclocross racer.

Questions and topics discussed:
*0:00 - Zach's relationship to food
*3:30 - intro and background to Emily Shields-Werner
*6:00 - steps taken with a new nutritional client
*9:20 - how to combat the pandemic
*11:30 - apps, tools, and services to help manage your diet
*16:40 - why getting blood work done is good to do
*20:00 - what are the best sources of iron
*22:00 - third party verification of supplements, USP or NSF
*24:30 - how to determine and achieve your ideal weight
*34:15 - what vegetarians and vegans should consider
*38:00 - peanut butter, almond butter, hydrogenated oil
*41:00 - should athletes take supplements & what to take
*46:50 - women specific considerations
*51:00 - masters athlete considerations for 40/50/60 year olds
*55:00 - what are common foods to stop consuming
*1:02:00 - what is best for recovery after hard training/racing
*1:04:40 - why fat is necessary and good for you
*1:07:00 - how to incorporate sweets into your diet
*1:10:00 - what habits actually work for Emily and Kerry
*1:14:00 - how to increase awareness and knowledge to manage your diet

Website: https://emilywernersportsnutrition.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.shields.werner
Email: emilywernerRDN @gmail com

Favorite app: https://www.recoveryrecord.com/
Concussion care: http://braincare.center/shop/

Recommended supplement companies:
https://www.pureencapsulations.com
https://www.integrativepro.com
https://www.thorne.com

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