EPISODE · Sep 12, 2022 · 49 MIN
Episode 10: Do Gymnasts Need to "Eat Clean" to be Successful?
from The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast · host Christina Anderson
Do gymnasts need to "eat clean" for optimal performance and health? In short? No. But stay with me, as there is a LOT of nuance here. Often, "clean eating" often will lead to food issues, can cause underfueling, and overall cause a gymnast to struggle. There is an important psychological aspect to our eating that often gets ignored with advice like "just eat clean". And, only focusing on clean eating gives parents and gymnasts a false sense of security so they don't even realize it's actually the problem, until it's too late. Food is more than just fuel and gymnasts are more than just well oiled machines. In this episode, you'll learn: Some of the common mistakes around foodWhy intention and context matter when it comes to food choicesWhat "gentle nutrition" is and why it's so important for gymnastsLink & ResourcesBlog: Does a gymnast have to "eat clean"?Group coaching now enrolling for VIP Program Cohorts Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionistPrivate 1:1 Nutrition Coaching for High-Level Gymnasts
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Do gymnasts need to "eat clean" for optimal performance and health? In short? No. But stay with me, as there is a LOT of nuance here. Often, "clean eating" often will lead to food issues, can cause underfueling, and overall cause a gymnast to struggle. There is an important psychological aspect to our eating that often gets ignored with advice like "just eat clean". And, only focusing on clean eating gives parents and gymnasts a false sense of security so they don't even realize ...
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