#023 Sports nutrition - Aimee Ellen O Keefe - Hints, tips and mistakes not to make with nutrition

Mistakes not to make with nutrition with Aimee Ellen O'Keefe Guest Introduction Aimee Ellen O'Keefe is a performance nutritionist with an impressive background in sports nutrition. She has worked with: Manchester United Women's Football Team (First full-time nutritionist in WSL in 2021) England Rugby Red Roses Williams Racing (Performance Nutrition for Academy Drivers and Pit Stop Crew) Episode Highlights Guest Background (00:00:57) Grew up in Liverpool with a football background Played football from a young age, including Everton Center of Excellence Transitioned to nutrition after realising the importance of proper fueling Nutrition in Football (00:06:47) Identified key nutrition gaps at Manchester United Implemented simple changes like adding bagels and fruit options Focused on carbohydrate availability and accessibility Carbohydrates in Sports (00:11:26) Primary energy source for high-intensity exercise Importance of carbohydrate loading 24 hours before match/training Addressing stigma around carbohydrate consumption in female sports Disordered Eating (00:13:16) Discussed challenges with nutrition in female sports Addressed impacts of social media and body image pressures Highlighted unintentional and intentional under-fueling Nutrition Across Different Sports (00:15:13) Compared nutrition approaches in football and rugby Discussed unique nutrition needs for Williams Racing pit stop crew and drivers Female Football Nutrition Network (00:25:46) Co-founded with Dr. James Morehen Mission to improve performance nutrition for female footballers Developed an app and Instagram community for education Where to Find Aimee Instagram: @femalefootballnutrition Where to Find the Podcast Podcast: Women's Football Hub Key References Carbohydrate loading strategies Performance nutrition for team sports Nutrition for high-intensity athletes Body image and sports nutrition Disclaimer The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.