Are you tired of feeling confused about what you should be eating? In this episode, Alison cuts through the nutrition noise — no fads, no guilt, no overthinking.

Learn how to build balanced meals that fuel your performance, energy, and recovery (without giving up your favourite foods). Whether you’re vegan, veggie, or omnivore, this episode will show you how to eat with purpose, consistency, and confidence.

💥 What you’ll learn:

How to eat like an athlete (without tracking every bite)

Why protein should always come first

The truth about carbs, fats, and gut health

How to fuel for training and recovery

The mindset shift that ends food guilt for good

🎯 Action Step:

At your next meal, build your plate intentionally — protein first, add colour, carbs, and a little fat — and notice how it makes you feel.

🔗 For more science-backed coaching, visit www.abperformance.training

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📚 References

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Jeukendrup, A. E. (2017) ‘Periodized nutrition for athletes’, Sports Medicine, 47(S1), pp. 51–63.

Phillips, S. M. and Van Loon, L. J. C. (2011) ‘Dietary protein for athletes: From requirements to optimum adaptation’, Journal of Sports Sciences, 29(S1), pp. S29–S38.

Clark, A. and Mach, N. (2016) ‘Exercise-induced stress behavior, gut–microbiota–brain axis and diet: A systematic review for athletes’, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 13(1), pp. 43–55.

Slavin, J. (2013) ‘Fiber and prebiotics: Mechanisms and health benefits’, Nutrients, 5(4), pp. 1417–1435.