Tavis Piattoly, co-founder of LiquidFuel - Ep. #35

You’ve probably never heard of the carbohydrate source “isomaltulose”, but you’ll want to learn what it is and why it may be in your future hydration drink.  Bob and Dina huddle with Tavis Piattoly, Sport Dietitian and Co-Founder of LiquidFuel, the innovative bottled drink that is soon to hit the shelves. We also discuss: · The origin story for LiquidFuel · Why isomaltulose is so unique from the carbs you find in common sport drinks · Some of the research study findings on isomaltulose and potential implications for athletes and their performance · The nutrient profile of LiquidFuel, including ingredients, electrolyte profile and flavors · Some “behind the scenes” insight from Tavis on creating a new hydration product Quote from Tavis: “The typical sports drink is “liquid PopTart”, my sports drink is “liquid apple”. Learn more about LiquidFuel at www.drinkliquidfuel.com More about Tavis Piattoly: Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN has been working in the field of high performance and Sports Nutrition for the past 21 years designing personalized nutrition programs for high school, college, and professional athletes. He currently serves as the Dietitian/Healthcare Account Manager for OmegaQuant Labs, where their team works to research and provide Omega 3 Testing for healthcare practitioners, collegiate and professional teams, the military, testing labs and supplement brands. He currently serves as the Sports Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant for Fairchild Sports Performance in Houston. He is also an adjunct faculty for Concordia University of Chicago’s Exercise Science department. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer/Formulator for Liquid Fuel Nutrition, an innovative Sports and Hydration beverage that uses a low-glycemic carbohydrate and optimal electrolyte ratio to help athletes and individuals achieve sustained energy and blood sugar control for optimal performance and health. He is also the Co-Founder of the company My Sports Dietitian (www.mysportsd.com), an online Sports Nutrition education company that provides digital tools (Eat 2 Win Nutrition App) and services for High School and Collegiate Athletic Programs, Performance Centers, and Club Sport Teams. Tavis specializes in helping athletes gain weight and build muscle and works with a variety of NFL, MLB, NBA, Collegiate, and High School athletes. He has spent 15 years in the vitamin and supplement industry helping companies launch vitamin and supplement brands along with consulting for brands on product formulation/ingredient sourcing. He was the Sports Dietitian for the New Orleans Saints from 2006-2013 and New Orleans Pelicans from 2008-2013. He also served as the Sports Dietitian for the Tulane Athletics from 2002-2014 and the Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine’s NFL Players Association Brain and Body program from 2013-2016. Learn about the nutrition coaching and testing services we offer: Bob Seebohar at www.enrgperformance.comand Dina Griffin at www.nutritionmechanic.com