Greenletes Podcast

For this week's 5-minute Friday, I'm answering the question "Does running make me hungrier?" I chat about some research that looks at the effects of exercise on ghrelin (the hunger hormone). Follow @greenletes or email podcast@greenletes.com to submit your questions for future episodes.  Apply to work with Natalie for 1-on-1 nutrition coaching!  Have questions or want to reques...

Bone health is something that athletes don't think about enough. This episode dives into the science of bones, including how bones grow and develop and when you start losing bone density. I chat with Andrea Giancoli, MPH, RD, the Nutrition Advisor for the California Prune Board, about nutrients and foods that can protect bones.  We also discuss some really interesting studies featuring prunes...

Introducing the new series: 5-minute Friday! I spend 5 minutes every Friday answering your sports nutrition and plant-based eating questions. Today I'm responding to a listener who asked: "I recently switched to a plant-based diet, and I feel like I'm always cold. Why?" Submit your own question to podcasts@greenletes.com Follow me @greenletes Read more about plant-based iron he...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Greenletes Podcast! I'm giving a little life update on what I've been up to since Season 1, including my infertility, IVF and pregnancy journey.  I'm chatting about  how we ended up doing IVF, my biggest fears during all of it and how it impacted me as an athlete. I also discuss my pregnancy journey and running until I was 33 weeks pregnant, my recovery fr...

In this episode, Natalie chats with Jenn Drummond, creator of Bold Brave Beautiful. Jenn is a mountaineer and mom of seven that is on a mission to become the first woman to climb The Seven Second Summits (the second-tallest mountains on each continent).  In this episode, Natalie and Jenn discuss:  Growing up abroad and how that shaped Jenn as a person and an athlete  Surviving a fatal car crash an...

In this episode, Natalie chats with Sarah Schlichter, a Registered Dietitian with her Master’s in Public Health, and a Freelance Writer. Sarah is the Cohost of the podcast, Nail Your Nutrition, and the creator of the blog and brand, Bucket List Tummy. She is an avid runner, a wife, and a mother.  In this episode, Natalie and Sarah Discuss:  Sarah’s experience running during pregnancy and after giv...

I was recently asked to give the commencement address to the Teacher's College Columbia University Dietetic Intern Class of 2021. As a preceptor to several interns, I was absolutely honored and delighted to share my words of wisdom with them. In the address, I chat about my experience with imposter syndrome and finding the joy and passion in what you do. I share how I found my unique role in...

Taylor Knox is a hall of fame professional surfer who has had one of the longest and most noteworthy careers on the ASP World Tour. Now 50, Knox remains a high performance athlete who credits his sustained health and stamina to a largely plant-based lifestyle. Taylor is co-founder of Arc Method age reverse conditioning, as well as an investor in Mikuna Foods.  In this episode, Natalie and Taylor d...

In this episode, Natalie chats with Emily Hutchins, who is a Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist & Corrective Exercise Specialist, Nike Master Trainer, Nike Run Coach and owner of On Your Mark Studios in Chicago.  In this episode, Natalie and Emily discuss:  Emily's career journey and how she ended up opening On Your Mark Studios The importance of both stre...

In this episode, Natalie chats with Frances Largeman-Roth, who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a New York Times best selling author and nationally recognized nutrition and wellness expert. Her latest book, Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen , was released in September 2020.    In this episode, Natalie and Frances discuss: who protein powders are right for research on the di...

In this episode, Natalie chats with President and CEO of the Produce for Better Health (PBH) Foundation, Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak. PBH is a non-profit organization committed to transforming how people think about and enjoy fruits and vegetables. This episode focuses on a new report called State Of The Plate, which details that Americans are severely under consuming fruits and veggies.  Natalie and W...

Natalie chats with Starla Garcia, Registered Dietitian and owner of The Healthy Shine, LLC, 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier, and body and cultural diversity advocate. Her journey to wellness came after battling an eating disorder as a Latina student-athlete during her collegiate years. That experience was the catalyst that set her on the path of intuitive eating and developing a healthy relationship...

Natalie chats with Taylor Thomas, the founder and head coach of Thomas Endurance Coaching (TEC). He's also the host of the popular podcast Endurance Minded , a writer, speaker, coach, and head of business development at TEC. His passion is ensuring that athletes have the tools, knowledge, and relationships they need to pursue their goals.   In this chat, Natalie and Taylor discuss: Why the me...

In this episode, Natalie chats with Mary Ellen Kelly, a Sports Dietitian who has worked with professional and collegiate athletes. Mary Ellen was the Miami Dolphins’ full time Sports RD from November 2014 through March 2018 and was the head Sports RD at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill from 2011-14. In this episode, we chat about: whether or not there are different nutrition recommend...

Angie Asche is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and a certified clinical exercise physiologist, as well as the owner Eleat Sports Nutrition. She works with high school, college, and professional athletes nationwide. She is also the author of the book Fuel Your Body , which will be released May 11th. In this episode, Natalie and Angie chat through common fad diets that pop up among...

Natalie welcomes back Registered Dietitian Ginger Hultin to chat about her new book How To Eat To Beat Disease. In this episode, Ginger discusses the body's 5 defense systems and the role they play in disease prevention. We do a deep dive into: the immune system, how it works and foods that strengthen it the microbiome and foods that feed the good bacteria in the gut DNA health stem cells and...

In this episode, we recognize National Infertility Awareness Week and chat with Registered Dietitian and fertility expert Liz Shaw. After sharing her own struggles with fertility, Liz answers questions about nutrition and fitness and how they impact fertility. Natalie and Liz discuss: Why infertility isn't always talked about Whether or not it's actually possible to “increase fertility”...

In this episode, Natalie talks about all things protein! She starts with an intro about protein and the constant confusion she sees regarding this macronutrients. Then she gives you the low-down on all things protein, including: what's the general recommendation for protein and how does this differ for athletes? should you actually follow these recommendations? the  timing of the "recove...

In this episode, Natalie chats with Pratik Patel, a Registered Dietitian who has experience working with collegiate and pro athletes. Most recently, he was the Assistant Coach with the New York Giants as the Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.  We discuss:  His journey in the field of nutrition and how he ended up working with the NY Giants What it is l...

In this solo episode, I chat through the solution to a problem that many plant-based eaters face. How do I eat plant-based meals when everyone else in my household or support circle eats animal products? This is a huge struggle for many people who cook for their families or like to go out to eat with meat eaters. In this episode, I provide suggestions for eating plant-based even if everyone around...

Maddie Alm is a professional runner with Team Boss and a Sports Dietitian. She started running in high school, walked onto her college cross country team and excelled to the professional level. She attributes her running success to nutrition, which is why she ultimately chose to get a Master's in Nutritional Sciences and become a Registered Dietitian. In this episode, we discuss Maddie's...

Natalie chats with Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating expert, Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, CDN, CSCS. Alissa is the author of Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace With Food and Transform Your Life .  She is the founder of Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness, a weight-inclusive nutrition practice that offers virtual counseling and online programs to help people liberate themselves from dieting, cultiv...

Let's talk about all things sugar, and whether or not it's "bad" for athletes. Samantha Cassetty is a nationally recognized food, nutrition, and wellness expert and the co-author of Sugar Shock . In this episode Natalie and Sam chat about: the difference between natural and added sugars  whether or not fruit (and dried fruit) have "too much sugar" the "sugar cycl...

In this episode, Natalie chats with Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD, one of the country’s leading sports nutritionists. She is the consulting major league sports dietitian for the Atlanta Braves. Spano previously worked for the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers and Blackzillians. She is also the lead author of Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Health and co-editor of the NSCA’s Gui...

In this episode, Natalie talks with fellow runner Heather Mayer Irvine about all things running and writing! Heather is the former food and nutrition editor at Runner’s World. She chats about  how she got her start in journalism (including self publishing a newspaper at 8 years old) and how she landed her #dreamjob at Runner’s World through Twitter.  I ask Heather how she went about sourcing credi...