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...

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.nutritionistEmail: [email protected] up for her Free Newsletter hereWhere to find me:Instagram: @lukesmithrdApply for 1:1 Coaching hereCheck out my website hereAppreciate you listening!