The Tactical Nutrition & Performance Podcast

Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Database for resources like meal plans, recipes, nutrition webinars, and periodization templates:   www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership Stew Smith graduated the Naval Academy in 1991 and received orders to the Naval Special Warfare Center to attend SEAL training. He finished with BUDS Class 182 as Class Leader and proceeded to SEAL Delivery Veh...

Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Database:   www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership Read Transcript at TacticalDietitian.com:   https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/blog/tactical-neuroscience-with-justin-smith-phd YouTube:  https://youtu.be/73BN24SLdvQ About Justin Smith Alaska born-and-raised, turned Idahoan by way of Bozeman, MT (Montana State), Vaxjo, Swe...

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Take steps to keep bones healthy, prevent injury, and rehab injury through nutrition.   Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Database --> https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership Reference Links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK45504/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5207095/ https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/acft/h2f_operating_concept.pdf Other Essenti...

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Nick Barringer is an active duty, Army officer (65C) who works in the field of nutrition and human performance. He previously had to opportunity to provide his dietitian expertise as a member of the Ranger Athlete Warrior program with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Currently, teaching our Army's future leaders at West Point for the Department of physical education.   Highlights: 3:0...

Coach Hunter has almost a decade of experience working with the Army's Special Forces or Green Berets and talks to us today about how to achieve a level of strength that increases durability and performance.  Check out Hunter on Instagram @theperformancesyndicate.   Interested in learning how to program and progress your strength program?  Want to learn how to customize your own nut...

Learn more about training and nutrition programming: https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/ What is nutrition periodization and how can it effectively be applied to a tactical athlete's training program.   Listen, Share, and Tag me in your stories!  @tactical.dietitian References Integrated Periodization in Sports Training & Athletic Development by Tudor Bompa et al. Jeukendrup, A. & Glees...

Angel is formerly of the 75th Ranger Regiment and is currently on his way to becoming a registered dietitian.  In this episode we discuss his background, what motivated him to enter the military and apply for special operations and his evolution into his current career path.  When he is not attending classes Angel runs the brand @the_og_pumpkin and holds special events for military veter...

This season we are making the move to focus solely on tactical nutrition & performance as the tactical performance field grows.  Our mission remains largely the same and is two-fold:  (1) To bring you information that is accurate, relevant, and reliable so that you can continue to serve your communities.  And (2) to provide information and a platform for professionals who want t...

Jessica is formerly the sports dietitian for Mamba Sports Academy and here talks about her transition from military mechanic to private practice.  Give Jess a follow on IG @Jessthesportsrd or shoot her an email at Jessthesportsrd@gmail.com.  And make sure to ask about her amazing Sports Nutrition Online Course!

Mike is a performance dietitian who currently works in Health Promotion for Maxwell Air Force Base.  He also is a nationally ranked powerlifter with the US Powerlifting Association with a 1394 pound total in the 75kg weight class.  Mike has been a dietitian for almost 10 years.   Listen in as he talks about his personal journey as a dietitian and his advice for entering sports...

Tactical Series  Jenna is the tactical dietitian for the Indiana National Guard working with the Army's new Holistic Health and Fitness initiative (H2F).  Today we are going to talk about the H2F program and Jenna's non-tradition route into military nutrition.  Leave or record your comments using the link below and Jenna will answer your questions!  Find Jenna on Instagram @Jen...

Josh is the Nutrition Director at Menlo College in Atherton, CA and also works as the strength and conditioning coach for the Women's Wrestling Team who just clinched their first national title.  Josh is also a nutrition assistant for the Professional MLS team the San Jose Earthquakes.  Find Josh online at  https://jnewtrition.com/.   Don't forget to check out @performancerdpodcast and DM us if yo...

 Jess is an Army Dietitian currently making the transition back into civilian life.  She has a passion for working with individuals who want to improve their health and wellness through physical activity, nutrition and lifestyle changes, especially encouraging women to be more active and empowered.  She is an experienced triathlete and a certified triathlon coach.  She can be c...

Steve Smith is the former dietitian and sports performance coordinator for the NFL's Houston Texans.  Here he talks about his time with the Texans and hands out some life lessons.  Contact Steve via Instagram @fuelingperformance or email fuelingperformance4@gmail.com.    Don't forget to check out @performancerdpodcast and DM us if you have questions or comments.  If you ar...

Steve Smith is the former dietitian for the Army's 5th Special Forces Group and was also the sports performance coordinator for the NFL's Houston Texans.  In this episode, he is going to be talking about all things nutrition and dietitian related when working with the military's most elite warfighters.   Find Steve on Instagram @fuelingperformance or email him fuelingperformance4@gmail.c...

All things performance nutrition with a sports dietitian and lots of great guests!  We are going to talk all things performance nutrition:  education, career, research, new trends, and maybe a few surprises along the way.   Listen and share! www.performancerd.org