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In this episode, Megan shares her experience as a registered dietician who specializes in first responders. We talk about the importance of approaching nutrition in a realistic way, the unique nutritional needs of first responders, recommendations for snacks to pack in your go-bag, and using caffeine as a tool to enhance performance. Megan also offers additional resources and tips for first responders seeking out a dietician.

About the guest: Megan Lautz is a registered dietician using evidence-informed practices to optimize nutrition and performance for first responders. She worked 8 years as an embedded dietician - Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Police from 2017-2021, then 2021-2025 with Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Police.

Recognizing that nutrition is often overlooked in the first responder space, Megan launched RescueRD LLC in October 2020. She has completed thousands of 1:1 nutrition coaching sessions, hundreds of station visits, and tons of academy classes. At the end of 2025, Megan transitioned into RescueRD LLC full-time to provide departments nationwide with customized nutrition programs based on her experience.

Website: https://www.rescuerd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rescue.rd/

Email: meganlautz@gmail.com

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