#58 - Kathryn Stewart (@edible_evidence) On: Nutrition for Endurance Sports, Nutrition Myths, RED-S and More

In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday Podcast, Seán and Eric talk to Kathryn Stewart (@edible_evidence on Instagram) a dietitian with the Dublin Nutrition Centre, on all things nutrition related including micronutrients, popular nutrition myths, RED-S/low energy availability and a lot more.

How Kathryn got into the world of Nutrition [3:30]

Why Carbs are good for you, especially for improving performance [9:00]

Why people, especially females, have to be careful with the extra stresses Intermittent Fasting may bring [11:10]

"Eat food, not nutrients" - what micronutrients/supplements may be important for endurance running/cycling [12:50]

Is Apple Cider Vinegar good for you? [16:55]

Two popular nutrition myths Seán has fallen for in the past and Kathryn's thoughts on "superfoods"  and branded foods [19:15]

Frozen of Fresh Food [23:15]

How to fix a broken relationship with food: food tactics if you're struggling with binge eating or "good" food vs "bad" food [25:30]

Making good habits with food [29:30}

Macronutrient splits for endurance training like Ironmans and Marathons [33:30]

Dealing with cramping while running [36:05]

The surprising benefits of milk for rehydration and why the perfect mix of carbs/protein in milk, including chocolate milk, can be great for after training [38:45]

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport - How the body is not taking in enough energy with the demands placed on it from sport, the effects on the body and why society contributes to the problem [41:05]

Your 4.6 times more likely to get an injury if your sleep is less than 6 hours a night [48:45]

How to fuel effectively in and around your sessions [50:10]

Kathryn's takeaway advice to people listening [57:50]

You can find Kathryn on Instagram on @edible_evidence or click the link below:
https://www.instagram.com/edible_evidence/

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