Exploring Pro Sports Nutrition with Becci Twombley Pt. 2 | PE Edition

In part two, Sport Dietician Becci Twombley, RDN, shares her insights on the recovery process for athletes, including the best nutrients for recovery and why everyone – not just athletes – should have a specialized diet.


During this episode you’ll learn about:
How sports nutrition has evolved [1:18]
Becci Twombley’s journey into the world of sports nutrition [2:00]
Athlete injuries [3:40]


Incorporating technology into sports recovery [5:48]
“Intentional” trauma with sports [7:33]


A sport dietician’s role in injury recovery [7:58]
Fueled vs. unfueled muscle [8:30]
Using ICU techniques [9:00]
Protein and injuries [9:30]


Inflammation and the recovery process [10:35]
Understanding the immune response [11:00]
The inflammatory response [11:30]


Carbohydrates and recovery [12:40]
Calories required for recovery [13:00]
Negative energy balance can impede recovery [13:30]


Nutrients for the recovery process [14:00]
Nutrients for blood flow [14:30]
Turmeric supplements [14:50]
Nitrates [15:03]
Omega-3s [15:29]
Micronutrients for recovery [15:44]
Glutamine [16:44]


Getting back to optimal performance [17:14]
Energy balance [17:31]


Questions from the community [19:20]
What kind of injuries are most common in athletes [19:25]
Hurt vs injured [19:57]


Is surgery overused in athlete injuries? [22:13]
Advances in physical therapy [22:28]


Are professional athlete diets specialized for athletes? Or should everyone be eating like an athlete? [23:35]
Everyone should have a specialized diet [23:47]


What’s your favorite nutrient and your favorite smoothie recipe? [25:22]
Rebuild Nutrition.com [27:20]





Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
The Dangerous Effects of Under-Fueling: Energy Deficiency in Sport
Three Nutrition Considerations for the Endurance Athlete and the Strength Athlete
Pre, During, and Post-Workout Nutrition


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