In this solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, a seasoned sports dietitian, discusses the importance of protein intake for female athletes. Lindsey covers how to determine if you're consuming enough protein by outlining five practical tips, ranging from understanding protein sources to tracking your intake. This episode includes easy-to-follow calculations and emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition for optimal performance and recovery. Essential listening for any female athlete looking to optimize their nutrition and performance.
Episode Highlights:
01:32 How to Calculate and Track Protein Intake
04:01 Expanding Content and Collaborations
06:25 Understanding Protein Sources
06:59 Five Tips to Ensure Adequate Protein Intake
07:07 Identify your protein sources
09:25 Eat protein at every meal
11:04 Calculate your protein needs
16:30 Track for a few days
18:46 Listen to your body
20:18 Recap and Final Thoughts
Resources and Links Mentioned:
Top Priorities for Teen Athlete Nutrition: Grow & Develop Into A Strong Athlete: https://www.lindseycortes.com/post/teen-athlete-nutrition
Calculating Protein Requirements for Athletes: How Much Protein Do You Really Need? https://www.lindseycortes.com/post/protein-requirements-athletes
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