27: Jaimee Cooper (@soccer.nutritionist) - Nutrition for sport and exercise, preventing under-fueling, common misconceptions in the sports nutrition space, things we wish people weren't so confused about...
The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast · Luke Smith
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Show Notes
This was an awesome conversation with my friend and colleague - Jaimee Cooper. Jaimee is a fellow dietitian nutrition coach who is passionate about helping young athletes and their families learn about the importance of performance nutrition. Jaimee played soccer at the collegiate and semi-pro level and works with a variety of athletes in different sports.
Topics discussed on this episode:
-The role of nutrition in sports and maximizing athletic performance
-Signs of under-fueling and/or overtraining
-Common misconceptions in the performance nutrition space
-Importance of carbs, eating enough, and having a fueling strategy
-Is sugar in sports drinks 'bad'?
-Why being lean doesn't always equate to better performance in your sport
-Rapid fire on things we wish people weren't so confused about
+ so much more in between.
I loved this conversation and I know you will too.
Where to find Jaimee:
Instagram: @soccer.nutritionist
Email: [email protected]
Sign up for her Free Newsletter here
Where to find me:
Instagram: @lukesmithrd
Appreciate you listening!