Episode notes
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Aidan Custy, a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist with a background in CAMHS eating disorders. Aidan combines his expertise in eating disorder recovery and sports performance to support athletes in fueling their bodies without falling into restrictive patterns.
Key Takeaways:
- The pressures on athletes to look or perform a certain way.
- How disordered eating can develop within sports culture.
- What Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is and its impact.
- Signs & symptoms of under-fueling, including changes in performance, menstrual cycles, and immunity.
- The pyramid of things worth worrying about when it comes to nutrition.
- The importance of finding balance between optimal performance and mental wellbeing.
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Keywords
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