Health Elevation Nutrition

This episode is something a bit different - I dive into my journey as an athlete, how I found the field of Dietetics, and all the twists and turns along the way. Why am I sharing my story? My story is my WHY - why I became a dietitian, why I am building a business to help athletes thrive, and why I am completing my PhD in young athlete nutrition. Each athlete has unique experiences that shapes them for life, and mine certainly led to a career in helping athletes improve their lives through nutrition. I know that many athletes can resonate with what I expierenced, and I hope that the learnings in my twists and turns will help you to navigate some of the challenges in your own life. If you want to learn more about Health Elevation Nutrition, you can find us here: Website: https://healthelevationnutrition.com/ Instagram: @healthelevation_nutrition Facebook: Health Elevation Nutrition Email: healthelevationnutrition@gmail.com For free resources, check out the following: Meal and snack planner Energy availability checklist Keep ELEVATING x

It's December, which means that the holiday season is in full swing! As an athlete, nutrition in the holidays can be a challenge. In this episode, we talk about how to set yourself up for success, enhance enjoyment, use snacks to fill nutrient gaps and how to choose foods when eating out and while on the road! Find us here: Website: https://healthelevationnutrition.com/our-elevate-packages/ Facebook: Health Elevation Nutrition Instagram: @healthelevation_nutrition

In this episode we meet Jan Scholtz (known as @theoptimisticbio on Instagram), a passionate biokineticist with a holistic approach to health, exercise and mutlidisciplinary practice. As practitioners, we both believe in a person-first, individualised approach and using science-based practice to help our clients succeed. This episode is jam-packed with information on health, exercise and optimistic movement. We talk about why it is important for healthcare practitioners like dietitians and biokineticists to work closely together and why telehealth can help us as practitioners integrate into the daily lives of our clients. Jan also shares his personal story about why he became a biokineticist and how it shapes his approach to his profession. Similar to dietetics, there are a few myths and misconceptions about the biokinetics profession, and he breaks down exactly what a bio does and common mistakes he sees people make in their training. Where to find us: To follow Jan on Instagram or TikTok: @theoptimisticbio. To follow Health Elevation Nutrition on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook: @healthelevationnutrition Visit our website at: www.healthelevationnutrition.com.

Health is not one size fits all. In this episode with Registered Dietitian Karina Botha, we dive into topics like: What is true health? Common misconceptions about a healthy diet, Failure, resilience and growth in nutrition, Abundance in nutrition vs. restriction and scarcity, How to improve your diet quality by ADDING, and not subtracting, Healthy choices as a busy student, Meal frequency, Body composition, and more! You can find Karina here: @lovehealth_lactation (Instagram) lovehealthlactation@gmail.com

On this episode, we dive into the concept of behavior change, and why changes in nutrition needs to start with identity and the way we see ourselves. We also talk about what a growth mindset in nutrition means, and how that can ELEVATE our health and performance. You can find Health Elevation Nutrition here: Website: https://healthelevationnutrition.com/ Instagram: @healthelevation_nutrition Facebook: Health Elevation Nutrition LinkedIn: Hanli Etsebeth

Nathan Schwartz is a fellow Registered Dietitian (RD) since 2020 and a personal trainer since 2017. In total, he has trained over 150 people - so this RD knows how to make transformations HAPPEN! He is the founder of his own fitness and nutrition coaching business, "Fitness and nutrition Simplified", where he transforms lives by simplifying everything when it comes to nutrition and training. His background playing sports in high school got him interested in sports nutrition from a young age. His simple, yet effective approach to nutrition is "everything in moderation". In this episode, we talk about what nutrition coaching means to Nathan, his best nutrition advice, mistakes he sees clients make, and more! To connect with Nathan, you can find him on Instagram (@nathan_swartz_dietitian) or email (nathanschwartzfitness@gmail.com). Keep ELEVATING!

Ever wondered what are the nutritional considerations for a plant-based athlete? On this episode, I talk to future dietitian Cedric Torres, who has a passion for science based nutrition. We cover a range of topics with regards to plant-based nutrition, including: What is a plant-based diet? What are the most common mistakes athletes make when it comes to a plant-based diet? What are the common misconceptions athletes have when it comes to a plant-based diet? Why is it important for a plant-based athlete to see a dietitian? For more great information regarding plant-based nutrition for athletes, you can find Cedric on the following platforms: Website: http://stridesnutritionist.com/ Instagram: @strides.nutritionist and @paralympic.nutrition Facebook: Strides Nutritionist

I had so much fun talking to Emma Juslin, Registered Dietitian (R.D.), Sports Nutritionist and Licensed Endurance Personal Trainer from Norway on this show. We cover a wide range of topics: Common challenges endurance athletes face and how we can overcome them Mistakes endurance athletes can make in their nutrition The role of a dietitian in an athlete's team of professionals Allergies and endurance athletes Emma's advice on fueling for performance You can find more about Emma by reading her blog: https://www.tridietitianemma.com/ or following her on Instagram (@tridietitianemma) or Facebook (Emma Juslin). For more information on how to ELEVATE your health and performance through science based nutrition, head over to http://healthelevationnutrition.com/. You can also follow me on Instagram (@healthelevation_nutrition), Twitter (@HealthElevatio1), TikTok (@healthelevationnutrition) Facebook and LinkedIn (Health Elevation Nutrition).

How much energy do I need every day? This is possibly the most important question an athlete can ask, because it forms the basis of an athlete's diet. It supports body function , determine the amounts and ratios of macro nutrients (fat, protein and carbohydrate) and the amount of micro nutrients (vitamins and minerals) you can take in every day. On today's podcast, we are going to talk about all things ENERGY (using the Position stand on Nutrition and Athletic performance by the American Dietetic Association, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine as a reference). We look at: Why our energy needs are not static, and the problem with cookie cutter meal plans and calorie tracker app calculations. The components of energy balance and what can increase and decrease daily energy needs. Energy availability and why sports dietitians and nutrition experts have moved away from focusing on energy balance to focusing on energy availability in the past several years. You can read more about energy and energy availability on the Health Elevation Nutrition blog by clicking on the following links: http://healthelevationnutrition.com/?s=energy+101 http://healthelevationnutrition.com/index.php/2019/12/05/735/

As a soon to be dietitian, I'm passionate about ELEVATING health and performance through science-based nutrition. By fueling optimally, you can show up as the BEST version of yourself, both on and off the sports field - and make an impact in the world.