The Fuel better Podcast

Sep 10 2024 39 ep. 35 mins 2
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The Fuel Better Podcast hosted by Evan Lynch - Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutrition Specialist & nutritionist who has worked with numerous professional & Olympic athletes, aims to bring you the listener a digestible version of all things nutrition science & health, whilst discussing some of the most contemporary issues in the sporting world at present. You can contact Evan via at [email protected].
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Michelle Carroll: Body Image Expert

Sep 10 2024 52 mins  
Michelle Carroll is full of a whole host of insights and offers much food for thought with respect to the culture of appearance, what shapes our appearance and what are the factors that make us feel pigeon holed into thinking there is a look, or an ideal, that we must hit. This is well worth a listen if you A) Are an athlete B) Are a coach or C) Have ever struggled with liking your

My path to becoming a sports dietitian.

Jun 27 2024 37 mins  
This episode is brought to you by RPM power.This episode was brought to you by RPM Power, Ireland's most trusted fitness equipment provider, you can check out their website here and use discount code Fuelbetter10 to get 10% off their entire range.If you want to get your own nutrition knowledge levels up to speed so you can better manage your health & performance, or if you are

How to navigate your appetite

Jun 13 2024 34 mins  
Firstly, thanks to RPM power for sponsoring this episode!Appetite can be a tricky one, we rely on our appetite to help us guide when we should eat, however, appetite is not an impenetrable mechanisms, it can be effected and disrupted by a variety of factors, including exercise, sleep, stress and erratic eating habits. Appetite dysregulation in those with high exercise loads can res

Protein and muscles - all you need to know

May 19 2024 39 mins  
Firstly, thanks to RPM power for sponsoring this episode!Everything you want or need to know about protein intake, patterns of eating and it's impact on your muscle & performance in one episode.Protein is key to healthy muscle function & enabling an athlete to adapt to their workload. It also has a major role to play in general health, appetite signalling, immunity and much

A dietitian's guide to weight loss for athletes

Apr 28 2024 27 mins  
Firstly, thanks to RPM power for sponsoring this episode!Athletes always miss the forest for the trees on this topic. Losing weight or being lean is likely not going to be the biggest determinant in your sporting performance. What sport do you play or compete in, how are the podium spots decided? Is it how lean you are, who has the lowest body fat percentage or your physique? For t

Making the case for sports drinks.

Apr 22 2024 22 mins  
Firstly, thanks to RPM power for sponsoring this episode!"Evan you are a dietitian and you tell people to drink sports drinks" is a common question/critique I get. I want to make the context specific case where sports drinks are actually of benefit for somebody, and in many cases with all things considered, a net positive. Exercise metabolism is vastly differing from resting metabo

Is fasted training a good idea?

Mar 16 2024 37 mins  
Firstly, thanks to RPM power for sponsoring this episode!"Train on fat to burn fat", "burning more fat will lead to more fat loss", "fasted training will make you a better athlete" - these are phrases we commonly hear in settings from peers, coaches and influencers alike, the reality is that there is not a lot of evidence suggesting this is beneficial. In fact, fasted training may

Why athletes comparing diets is almost never a good thing.

Mar 03 2024 34 mins  
Firstly, thanks to RPM power for sponsoring this episode!Just because somebody is good at any given sport, this does not mean they are healthy, it almost doesn't mean they know what they are talking about when it comes to diet. I have seen multiple elite athletes have major health issues due to the way to they fuel their exercise, whilst performing admirably. I say to point out tha

Let's set realistic goals in 2024

Dec 27 2023 33 mins  
If Christmas wasn't tough enough, we have to immediately follow it with a set of lofty goals immediately afterwards. The fitness industry relies and preys on this collective (albeit temporary mindset). You are poised to announce to the world that you are going to make changes that are akin to you deciding to suddenly changing your dexterity, new year new you is a marketing term, no

Don't diet your way through Christmas

Dec 21 2023 33 mins  
Christmas is a tough time of year, and I have heard it all this time around - "how can I manage my diet around Christmas" or "do I need to make up for Christmas before and after it'' or even the good old staple of "I don't want to gain weight, Christmas is going to mess that up." It's a common trope, and unfortunately reflects an endemically poor diet culture, generalised lack of m