218: Are You Eating Enough Protein? 5 Ways to Identify
Published on Apr 3, 2025, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:22:37
Published on Apr 3, 2025, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:22:37
In this solo episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, a seasoned sports dietitian, discusses the importance of protein intake for female athletes. Lindsey covers how to determine if you're consuming enough protein by outlining five practical tips, ranging from understanding protein sources to tracking your intake. This episode includes easy-to-follow calculations and emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition for optimal performance and recovery. Essential listening for any female athlete looking to optimize their nutrition and performance.
Episode Highlights:
01:32 How to Calculate and Track Protein Intake
04:01 Expanding Content and Collaborations
06:25 Understanding Protein Sources
06:59 Five Tips to Ensure Adequate Protein Intake
07:07 Identify your protein sources
09:25 Eat protein at every meal
11:04 Calculate your protein needs
16:30 Track for a few days
18:46 Listen to your body
20:18 Recap and Final Thoughts
Resources and Links Mentioned:
Top Priorities for Teen Athlete Nutrition: Grow & Develop Into A Strong Athlete: https://www.lindseycortes.com/post/teen-athlete-nutrition
Calculating Protein Requirements for Athletes: How Much Protein Do You Really Need? https://www.lindseycortes.com/post/protein-requirements-athletes
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As a Sports Dietitian for NCAA, professional, and recreational athletes alike, I know how powerful nutrition can be. I also know how quickly a female athlete can fall into the trap of under fueling which severely limits their health. That’s why I’m sharing my knowledge of female-specific nutrition, training, body image, and mindset to help you fuel your body to perform at your highest level. Whether you are looking for a competitive edge with your nutrition training and mindset, or looking to overcome harmful nutrition habits and body acceptance, you’ve come to the right place!