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Alex Parker and Meredith Root’s Afternoon Snack Podcast invites you to join in on conversations where science, culture, and philosophy meet practical personal advice and experience that everyone needs to hear. They ask the big and small questions to get you thinking while injecting a hefty amount of personal experience and banter as partners in life, business, and sport. New episodes every Wednesday.
Back to Basics: Nutrition Basics for Everyday Athletes
Afternoon Snack
1 hour 33 minutes
2 months ago
Back to Basics: Nutrition Basics for Everyday Athletes
Whether you lift weights, run, bike, or do all of the above, your body needs the right fuel. In this episode, we are breaking down the core nutrition principles every active person should know.
What you’ll learn:
How to balance carbs, protein, and fats for performance
What and when to eat around workouts
Key micronutrients for energy and recovery
Hydration and electrolyte tips
Common myths about workout nutrition
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Precision Nutrition: Macronutrient Basics
International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Position Stand on Protein
Eatright.org – Nutrition Tips for Active People
Hydration Guidelines – National Academy of Sports Medicine
Micronutrient Recommendations – NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
No gimmicks, no tricks, no short cuts! Just real good basic information to help you get the most out of the movement you love to do.
🎧 Listen now and fuel up!
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Afternoon Snack
Alex Parker and Meredith Root’s Afternoon Snack Podcast invites you to join in on conversations where science, culture, and philosophy meet practical personal advice and experience that everyone needs to hear. They ask the big and small questions to get you thinking while injecting a hefty amount of personal experience and banter as partners in life, business, and sport. New episodes every Wednesday.
