# 11 - Roopali Mehta, Nutritionist & 3:23 marathoner, discusses nutrition principles to help you become a better athlete


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Jul 19 2020 45 mins   3
Roopali talks about the most important nutrition principle and then discusses 10 key diet principles. How vegetarians can get adequate protein thru’ diet and views on intermittent fasting and diets like keto and paleo. Show Notes 01:15 – Roopali talks about how she got into nutrition 06:20 – Key running experiences and lessons 10:30 – The importance of nutrition for any athlete 13:30 – The most important nutrition principle: “maintain alkaline nature of body” 16:50 - 10 key diet principles: Nutrition should support the focus and phase of training; wholesome diet; balance calories v/s nutrients; proper hydration; adequate protein; good fats; varied fruits & vegetables; avoid junk food; keep gut healthy and sleep 22:10 – How vegetarians can get adequate protein thru’ diet 29:10 – Views on intermittent fasting and keto, paleo diets 38:25 – Quiz Time! 41:30 – Roopali’s recommendations on books and other resources Contact Roopali Email: [email protected] Phone: +91 98201 92593 Resources Foods that are Killing You by M.K.Gupta (Amazon Link) Dr. Jason Fung (https://www.dietdoctor.com/authors/dr-jason-fung-m-d) Luke Coutinho (https://www.lukecoutinho.com) Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj Twitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser