Fueling Elite Athletes: Nutrition Strategies with Sport Dietitian Nicole Springle

She fed Canada's Olympic beach volleyball team at the Rio Games — and she says most athletes are getting nutrition completely wrong.Nicole Springle is a Registered Sport Dietitian who has worked with Olympians Sophie Bukovic and Heather Bainsley. In this episode she breaks down what elite athletes actually eat, why iron deficiency silently destroys performance, and the one supplement she recommends to literally everyone.Whether you're a competitive athlete, a sports parent, or just trying to eat smarter — this one's for you.00:00 Intro03:08 Feeding Olympians at Rio (& What They Actually Ate)07:35 The Biggest Nutrition Gaps in Young Athletes10:20 How Much Protein Do Athletes Actually Need?15:50 The Athlete Plate Method (& Why Carbs Win)21:45 Practical Meal Prep for Busy Athletes23:03 Iron Deficiency: The Silent Performance Killer36:06 Vitamin D: The One Supplement Everyone Needs