Optimum Nutrition
The Optimum Nutrition podcast is a weekly interview series brought to you by the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) - one of Europe’s longest established nutritional therapy training providers. Each episode, we explore a new topic within the world of nutrition with an expert guest, touching on their food and health journeys, and addressing common myths and misconceptions. Together, we’ll discover how powerful food can be for our health and happiness. We’ll find out how a ‘healthy diet’ looks different for everyone. And, because food is so personal, with each guest we’ll talk a bit about what food means to them.
Optimum Nutrition
Fuel your run by eating smart with Janie Perry
Welcome to our latest episode where we dive into the world of marathon running and sports nutrition with nutritional therapist Janie Perry. From solicitor to a 20-time marathon runner, Janie transformed her career and life, now dedicating herself to offering holistic and sustainable solutions for weight management and sports nutrition.
Janie shares her journey and her mission to help women achieve health, energy, and happiness through nutritional therapy and homeopathy.
Topics we explore include:
- The vital role of carbohydrates in marathon training and performance.
- Why women need to be more mindful of low-carb diets.
- Balancing carbs, protein, and healthy fats during training.
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