Are Supplements Worth It? Gut Health for Runners? The Pros and Cons to Fasting? | All About Women's Nutrition and Training (RE-AIR)

Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn host two very special guests, Selene Yeager and Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD. They discuss a broad range of topics surrounding women's health & training–nutrition, hydration, the menstrual cycle, strength training, and more. Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics. The mission of her private practice for the past 24 years is to educate, motivate and inspire athletes to use food as a tool to become the fastest, strongest and best athlete they can be. Learn more about Jennifer at her website: ⁠https://www.jenngilesrd.com⁠ Selene Yeager is a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, pro mountain bike racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete. She's also a top-selling professional health and fitness writer and has authored, co-authored, and contributed to more than two dozen book titles. Check out Selene's website at ⁠www.seleneyeager.com⁠ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 3:14 - General macronutrient needs for endurance athletes 6:58 - Specific risks for women while training fasted 12:20 - Recommendations for protein supplements 16:58 - Nutritional strategies for maintaining bone health 22:56 - The connection between the menstrual cycle, health & training 28:22 - Hydrating well before, during, and after exercise 37:56 - Artificial sweeteners and gut health 41:05 - Preworkout hydration drinks 43:18 - Strength training for women 46:51 - Balancing aerobic & anaerobic training 48:44 - Recovering well: nutrition, ice baths, and more 1:03:08 - Improving sleep quality 1:09:50 - Wrap-up