Starla García is on the show today for episode 4 of the nutrition series!

Starla is a registered dietitian. She is also an Olympic Trials Marathoner. She is the host of her own podcast, the Fuel for More Podcast. She is really passionate about helping runners fuel for better energy, training and personal best times. 

In this episode, we talk about cultural foods in sports nutrition, the importance of cultural and body diversity in running, and we also talk about gut issues and how to prevent having to deal with that during your long runs and marathons. 

What we talked about:

4:00- Starla’s path to becoming a dietitian

7:20- Starla’s experience with an eating disorder

15:00- Working with runners that want to lose weight to improve their performance

23:10- Food overwhelm and knowing where to start with your nutrition

28:15- Incorporating cultural foods in your diet

34:40- Whole grain versus white grain foods

42:00- Things to do to prevent GI issues for long runs and races

51:40- Affirmations Starla tells herself in races

57:00- Qualifying for the Olympic Trials

1:02:45- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

Starla on Instagram

Fuel For More Pocast

Fresh Banana Leaves

Crying in H-Mart

For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts

All My Relations Podcast

2 Black Runners Podcast

The Trail Ahead Podcast

Grounded with Dinée Dorame

Connect with Lindsey: 

Lindsey on Instagram

Lindsey on Twitter

Lindsey on Facebook 

Join the I’ll Have Another Facebook Group

Support the I’ll Have Another Podcast on Patreon

Follow SandyBoy Productions:

Sandyboy Productions on Twitter

Sandyboy Productions on Instagram

SandyBoy Productions Shows: 

Why is Everyone Yelling?

The Up and Running Podcast

The Illuminate Podcast

The Herban Farmacy Podcast

The Ready to Run Podcast

Sponsors:

InsideTracker

Use code “another” for 20% off your order

Athletic Greens

Go to AthleticGreens.com/Lindsey for FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.