Jackie Sklaver, a nutritionist and founder of Athleats Nutrition, joins Tom to discuss the challenges of combating misinformation in the nutrition field and the importance of evidence-based practices. Jackie also shares her experience working as a sports nutritionist in the NBA and the importance of balancing the logistical challenges of managing nutrition for a team with the individual needs of each athlete. Tom and Jackie also discuss the impact of nutrition on athletic performance and longevity, the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet, and the role of gut health in overall well-being.

10:28 – The Impact of Nutritionists on Changing Lives

12:25 – Life as a Sports Nutritionist in the NBA

16:26 – The Challenges of Managing Nutrition for an NBA Team

21:07 – The Intersection of Nutrition and Mental Performance

24:17 – The Impact of Nutrition on Athletic Performance and Longevity

29:02 – The Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Athletes

40:53 – Optimizing Gut Health for Athletes

44:47 – Challenges of Working with Chefs in Team and Individual Settings

Jason Fitzgerald, owner of Strength Running, joins Tom to discuss the importance of strength training for endurance athletes. They discuss topics such as the myths surrounding endurance training, the benefits of consistency and longevity in running, and the mindset of endurance athletes. Jason shares his personal experiences as a runner and offers advice on how to stay motivated and overcome challenges in training. Jason also shares his personal experience of incorporating strength training into his own running routine and how it has helped him stay injury-free and improve his performance.

Nutrition coach Adam Badger joins Tom to share practical tips for people who want to improve their fitness and nutrition. Adam and Tom discuss the challenges of tracking macros and developing a healthy relationship with food. They explore the emotional attachment to food and how it can be influenced by childhood experiences. Adam provides strategies for tracking macros and suggests breaking food into categories based on purpose and pleasure. They also play a game of 'Start, Bench, Cut' with green vegetables to end the episode. 01:39 - Misunderstandings about Nutrition

13:23 - Understanding Calorie Consumption

16:36 - The Role of Muscle Building

23:45 - Navigating the Challenges of Tracking Macros

25:26 - Understanding the Emotional Attachment to Food

27:01 - Strategies for Developing a Healthy Relationship with Food

29:15 - Breaking Food into Categories for Balanced Nutrition

39:31 - The Versatility and Value of Green Vegetables