33 min
The Power of Carbohydrates for Athletes with Maja Berry, RD, BSc, Msc Total Performance with Siobhan Milner
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- Health & Fitness
Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap over the past few years, so I asked Maja Berry to do a dive into all things carbs for us.
Join us as we delve deep into the world of carbohydrates and their impact on athletic prowess.
Discover the role of carbohydrates in both energy and recovery. Maja Berry demystifies common myths, and providing evidence-based insights along with practical strategies for optimizing carbohydrate intake and timing. Your peak performance awaits!
Thoughts about this episode? Let me know over on IG!
About Maja Berry: Maja Berry is a qualified dietitian with a Master’s degree in sports nutrition, specializing primarily in addressing issues related to under-fuelling and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). Her dedication to this field stems from a deep understanding of the critical link between energy consumption and expenditure. Maja has observed that numerous athletes grapple with under-fuelling; however, she believes that achieving optimal fuelling can effectively address this issue.
Her professional experience includes working at the English Ballet School, where efforts are continuously made to ensure that students are robust and well-conditioned athletes. In her private practice, Maja assists a diverse group of athletes who have encountered difficulties in maintaining a healthy balance of energy intake and output. Additionally, her experience in treating eating disorders has further reinforced her understanding of the often-present connection between sports, under-fuelling, and mental health.
Featured on the show: Where to find Maja:
Website: www.thebluebirdcentre.com
LinkedIn: Maja Berry
Instagram: @maja.berryrd
Facebook: majaberryrd
Tiktok: @majaberryrd
Important Links: Stay up to date on the Total Performance podcast where you can join Siobhan Milner and guests as we explore the many aspects that come together to build our total performance. Find Siobhan Milner on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook
Carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap over the past few years, so I asked Maja Berry to do a dive into all things carbs for us.
Join us as we delve deep into the world of carbohydrates and their impact on athletic prowess.
Discover the role of carbohydrates in both energy and recovery. Maja Berry demystifies common myths, and providing evidence-based insights along with practical strategies for optimizing carbohydrate intake and timing. Your peak performance awaits!
Thoughts about this episode? Let me know over on IG!
About Maja Berry: Maja Berry is a qualified dietitian with a Master’s degree in sports nutrition, specializing primarily in addressing issues related to under-fuelling and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). Her dedication to this field stems from a deep understanding of the critical link between energy consumption and expenditure. Maja has observed that numerous athletes grapple with under-fuelling; however, she believes that achieving optimal fuelling can effectively address this issue.
Her professional experience includes working at the English Ballet School, where efforts are continuously made to ensure that students are robust and well-conditioned athletes. In her private practice, Maja assists a diverse group of athletes who have encountered difficulties in maintaining a healthy balance of energy intake and output. Additionally, her experience in treating eating disorders has further reinforced her understanding of the often-present connection between sports, under-fuelling, and mental health.
Featured on the show: Where to find Maja:
Website: www.thebluebirdcentre.com
LinkedIn: Maja Berry
Instagram: @maja.berryrd
Facebook: majaberryrd
Tiktok: @majaberryrd
Important Links: Stay up to date on the Total Performance podcast where you can join Siobhan Milner and guests as we explore the many aspects that come together to build our total performance. Find Siobhan Milner on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook
33 min