Season 4, Episode 3
Dr. Bubbs interviews Marie Spano, MS one of the country’s leading sports nutritionists currently working for the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves.
SUMMARY OF EPISODE
3:30 – Marie’s background in nutrition and sport
6:38 – Marie’s philosophy on performance nutrition
8:12 – Where Marie starts with her pro athletes
11:45 – Marie’s recovery pillars; regular meals, food right away post-practice, and hydration
13:50 – Train the trainer: get veteran players to eat with rookies to ‘nudge’ younger athletes in the right direction.
16:40 – Immuno-nutrition strategies to fight off cold and flu
19:20 – Travel strategies to support recovery and immunity when athletes are traveling
23:40 – Challenges when working with professional athletes
26:00 – Marie’s take on Game Changers and how athletes can navigate conflicting nutrition advice
30:40 – The value of finding the middle ground when making nutritional changes
32:00 – Where Marie sees the future of performance nutrition
ABOUT MARIE SPANO, MS
Marie A. Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, is one of the country’s leading sports nutritionists. She is the sports nutritionist for the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves. She combines science with practical experience to help Olympic, professional, and recreational athletes implement customized nutritional plans to maximize athletic performance. Also a nutrition communications expert, Spano consults with leading food, beverage, and supplement companies regarding public relations and communications strategies.
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