The Mentor: An Athlete's Guide to Chronic Illness
The podcast for athletes with chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. This podcast includes helpful information on how to navigate after a diagnosis, research in chronic and autoimmune disease, experts and community members stories- all through the lens of being the healthiest athletes we can be. We all need a guide, a friend, a coach and a mentor when it comes to navigating chronic illness and this podcast is here to be just that! Hosted by Devon Yanko, coach, professional runner, mentor and chronic illness warrior.
The Mentor: An Athlete's Guide to Chronic Illness
Episode 3: Diving into nutritional interventions
In this episode, we discuss the importance of nutrition for athletes with chronic illness. We introduce the concept of elimination diets, emphasizing the need for individualized approaches to nutrition. The conversation covers the commitment required for such diets, the significance of the reintroduction phase, and the necessity of tracking dietary impacts. We also highlight the importance of optimizing nutrition for athletic performance and the role of supplements and testing in achieving overall health. The episode concludes with a focus on maintaining a positive relationship with food and the importance of ongoing dietary assessments.
Takeaways
- Nutrition is crucial for managing chronic illness.
- Elimination diets help identify food sensitivities.
- Individualized nutrition plans are essential for athletes.
- Commitment to dietary changes is necessary for success.
- The reintroduction phase is key to understanding food impacts.
- Tracking symptoms can reveal dietary effects.
- Regular assessments of diet can improve health outcomes.
- Supplements should be tailored to individual needs.
- Testing for nutritional deficiencies is important.
- A positive mindset towards food can reduce stress.