Greenletes Podcast
Greenletes Podcast
Latest Episodes
Is Soy Good for Plant-Based Athletes? The Truth About Protein, Hormones & Muscle Building
Should plant-based athletes eat soy? Does tofu lower testosterone? Is soy protein actually good for building muscle?In this episode, sports dietitian Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, breaks down the latest research on one of the most misunderstood...
Why I Stopped Running Marathons for 7 Years, and Why I'm Finally Coming Back
I thought I'd take one year off from marathons. Instead, it became seven.In this episode, I'm sharing the personal story behind my return to marathon running, from infertility and IVF to postpartum complications, recovering from a pulmon...
My Personal Story With Iron Deficiency Anemia: From Chewing on Ice to Restless Leg Syndrome and More
In this episode, I share my personal experience with iron deficiency anemia, from chewing ice every night and dealing with restless legs to learning how low iron was affecting my running performance. As a plant-based runner with thalassemia tra...
The One Question That Turned Strangers Into Friends
A few months ago, I interviewed Brené Brown for TODAY.com, and one thing she said stuck with me: "Communication doesn't solve loneliness. Connection does." The very next day, I posted a simple question in a local moms Faceb...
What to Eat Before an Early Morning Run (When You Only Have 15 Minutes)
Do you skip breakfast before your morning runs because you don't have enough time to digest? Or maybe you assume your only options are waking up an hour earlier or running completely fasted.In this episode, sports dietitian Natalie Rizzo...