November 21, 2024

Injured? Nutrition Tips for Speedy Recovery with Sports Dietitian Claire Shorenstein

1 hour 20 minutes

In this episode, the Coach Nick and Coach Amanda discuss the importance of self-care, nutrition, and injury recovery with sports dietitian Claire Shorenstein. Claire shares her journey into sports nutrition, emphasizing the need for balanced eating patterns, especially for athletes and talks about her favorite travel foods and holiday season eating. The conversation delves into the role of nutrition in injury recovery, highlighting the significance of adequate energy intake and the impact of inflammation. Additionally, they explore nutrition for bone health, discussing essential nutrients and the importance of strength training. In this conversation, Amanda and Claire discuss the importance of personalized nutrition and supplementation, emphasizing that not everyone needs the same vitamins or supplements. They explore the role of hydration, protein, and carbohydrates in recovery, particularly for athletes. The discussion also covers collagen's benefits and the significance of omega-3s and creatine in injury recovery. Claire shares insights into the dietitian profession, highlighting the difference between dietitians and nutritionists, and the necessity of understanding nutrition for overall health and performance.

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(00:00) Introduction with Guest

(05:35) Amanda's Vacay and Nick's Race

(11:30) Thanksgiving Traditions and Family Gatherings

(16:34) Understanding Nutritional Challenges in Diverse Populations

(23:20) Navigating Nutrition During Injury Recovery

(33:30) Nutrition for Bone Health and Injury Prevention

(45:32) Supporting Soft Tissue Recovery Through Nutrition

(01:01:19) Understanding Collagen and Its Benefits

(01:05:56) The Importance of Omega-3s and Creatine

(01:09:27) Interview Questions

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Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian with over a decade of experience working with athletes from the recreational to elite level. Through her private practice, Eat for Endurance, she provides virtual coaching on a wide variety of nutrition issues and helps her busy, active clients implement personalized, sustainable nutrition plans that support them as humans first and athletes second. Claire is a longtime runner herself, having competed in countless events from the 5km to 50-mile distance over the last 30 years. To learn more about Claire, please visit her website, subscribe to The Eat for Endurance Podcast, and follow her on Instagram (@eatforendurance).

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