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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

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)
    • Episode Highlights
    Guest Background (00:00:57)
    • 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
      • Nutrition in Football (00:06:47)
      • Identified key nutrition gaps at Manchester United
      • Implemented simple changes like adding bagels and fruit options
      • Focused on carbohydrate availability and accessibility
        • Carbohydrates in Sports (00:11:26)
        • Primary energy source for high-intensity exercise
        • Importance of carbohydrate loading 24 hours before match/training
        • Addressing stigma around carbohydrate consumption in female sports
          • Disordered Eating (00:13:16)
          • Discussed challenges with nutrition in female sports
          • Addressed impacts of social media and body image pressures
          • Highlighted unintentional and intentional under-fueling
            • Nutrition Across Different Sports (00:15:13)
            • Compared nutrition approaches in football and rugby
            • Discussed unique nutrition needs for Williams Racing pit stop crew and drivers
              • Female Football Nutrition Network (00:25:46)
              • Co-founded with Dr. James Morehen
              • Mission to improve performance nutrition for female footballers
              • Developed an app and Instagram community for education
                • Where to Find Aimee
                • Instagram: @femalefootballnutrition
                  • Where to Find the Podcast
                  • Podcast: Women's Football Hub
                    • Key References
                    • Carbohydrate loading strategies
                    • Performance nutrition for team sports
                    • Nutrition for high-intensity athletes
                    • Body image and sports nutrition
                      • Disclaimer

                      The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.

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