Fuel Your Athlete For Success (49 Minute watch/listen- Subjects discussed in order below)
Fuel your athlete for success. We are asking and demanding so much of young athletes these days, yet, they don't have the knowledge or understanding of basic nutrition; 40% of athletes don't even eat breakfast. Sports Nutritionist Tavis Piattoly helps us sort through fact and fiction to give parents and athletes an actionable plan to help them succeed. Piattoly is the former New Orleans Saints, Pelicans, and Tulane Athletic dietician and the Co-founder and Director of Sports Nutrition for My Sports Dietitian (www.mysportsd.com) and the Eat2Win Nutrition App. Youth sports parents, this is a podcast you don't want to miss.
 

The interview is also available on our podcast (see above), iTunes, and Spotify. 

(The contents of these videos and podcasts are not to take the place of your health care provider; always consult with your doctor first. The opinions expressed by our experts do not necessarily reflect those of Ilovetowatchyouplay. )

Topics Covered 

-Convincing youth athletes nutrition is important
-Stop demonizing food — there is no good or bad
-What should youth athletes be eating & what should they stay away from?
-Traditional carbs vs. “healthier” options (e.g., white rice vs. brown rice)
-Gameday eating guidelines
-Eating prior to a game - how much and when? (Gameday eating guidelines continued)
-Is caffeine okay for youth athletes prior to a competition?
-How important is hydration, and how much should athletes drink?
-Can you drink too much water?
-What counts as a fluid in terms of hydration?
-Recovery drinks 
-Importance of electrolytes
-Is there a danger of drinking too many electrolytes? (Be cautious of high potassium and low sodium drinks.)
-There is no “one size fits all” approach to sports nutrition
-Examples of carbs, protein, and fats to eat before training or competing
-Protein powder supplementation for kids (viewer question)
-Eat 2 Win app & My Sports Dietician
-Nutrition during injury
-Guidelines for gaining and losing weight
-Healthier fast food options
-What credentials should youth sports parents look for when searching for a sports dietician?
-The healing powers of food
-Wrap-up and contact information

Contact Us

Reach Tavis Piattoly at Instagram @Tavis Piattoly & Twitter @Tavis Piattoly, Mysportsd.com

Follow Dr. Sam Maniar at Centerforpeakperformance.com and Twitter @sam_maniar

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