"High Performance Nutrition for Masters Athletes" with Sports Dietitian Lauren Antonucci

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In episode 43 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I’m joined by Sports Dietitian Lauren Antonucci, RDN, CSSD, CDE, CDN, to dive into Nutrition for Masters Athletes. 

Lauren was first on the show back in 2019 to discuss fueling young athletes, and now, with the release of her book High Performance Nutrition for Masters Athletes, we’re shifting the focus to athletes aged 35 and up (also known as “Masters Athletes”).

Lauren’s book is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in optimizing their nutrition for better performance, whether you’re in the Masters category or not. It’s a comprehensive resource that combines research-backed advice with practical strategies.

Lauren is the Director and Owner of Nutrition Energy, a private practice based in Manhattan. She is a certified specialist in Sports Dietetics, a Certified Diabetes Educator, a busy mom of three, and a lifelong athlete herself, having completed 13 marathons, 3 Ironman triathlons, and numerous other races in running and triathlon.

In this episode, we explore topics such as:

• How what worked for you as a younger athlete might no longer serve you as you age
• The key nutrition changes to make as we get older, supported by the latest research
• Why carbs are crucial for both health and performance, yet many athletes fail to consume enough
• The importance of protein - how we need more of it post-workout and throughout the day as we age
• Changes in hydration and thirst response with age
• Training your gut for better performance
• The challenges of eating disorders and underfueling in older athletes
• Chronic disease risks among older athletes and how nutrition can help

Even if you’re not yet in the Masters age category, you’ll still find this episode packed with useful takeaways to help enhance your performance and nutrition, no matter your age!

Please note: We experienced some occasional sound/volume issues during this recording. I apologize for any inconvenience, but I hope it doesn’t detract from your listening experience too much!

Links:

• Lauren’s Website: https://www.nutritionenergy.com
• Lauren’s book: “High Performance Nutrition for Masters Athletes”
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• Music Credit: Joseph McDade

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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