The Eat for Endurance Podcast

Why Fat is So Important For Athletes


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In episode 121 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by Natalie Robertello, MS RD CSSD of BeFueled Sports Nutrition. Natalie is a wealth of knowledge, and as an endurance athlete herself, she’s the perfect person to deep dive into the one macronutrient I haven't podcasted about yet...FAT!  

We clear up myths, provide practical strategies, and cover everything else you need to know about how fat fits into everyday and performance nutrition.

Whether you’re still holding onto low-fat diet messaging, getting sucked into the current media surrounding seed oils, confused about saturated fats and cholesterol, or just unsure how much fat you need as an athlete, this episode will help you confidently include fat in a way that supports your performance, recovery, and overall health.

Natalie and I discuss:

  • Whether you really need to avoid eggs or limit higher fat dairy if you have high cholesterol
  • If seed oils are actually inflammatory (spoiler: they’re not)
  • The importance of omega-3 fats and when supplementation might help
  • Why going high fat low carb is not a great choice for most athletes
  • Why fat is essential for hormone health, nutrient absorption, satiety, meeting energy needs, and more

🎧 Tune in to learn more!

Links & Resources:

  • Visit the BeFueled Sports Nutrition website and check out her self-paced course, Power Up
  • Follow Natalie on Instagram
  • Join my membership service, Fuel for Life Crew, for $30/month (cancel anytime)
  • Check out my free nutrition downloads
  • Interested in 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry form
  • Use code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off at Skratch Labs
  • Join my Patreon community
  • Get in touch at [email protected] 

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Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations.

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