We've all heard that saying: you are what you eat. As athletes, we place a lot of emphasis on physical health alongside mental health, and a healthy body must be nourished. Today, we sit down with nutritionist Cynthia Sass to discuss the ways the right eating habits can optimize your physicality, as well as how to improve your diet. To find answers to any additional questions, visit cynthiasass.com.

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0:00-2:45 = Introduction of our Guest Speaker, Cynthia Sass

2:45-5:13 = Comparing Nutritional Challenges for Professional Athletes in Different Sports
5:13-10:19 = How Metabolism Affects Sports Performance
10:19-12:32 = Debunking the Myth of a Diet of Exclusively Green Foods
12:32-14:05 = Making Healthy Food More Appetising
14:05-17:34 = The Importance of Fiber
17:34-20:02 = Recommending Diets for Student-Athletes
20:02-20:22 = Explaining Specific Diet Trends: Keto and Paleo
20:22-23:47 = Cravings and Listening to Your Body vs. Listening to Your Mind
23:47-26:01 = An Underrated Superfood
26:01-28:03 = Explaining Meal Prepping and Its Benefits
28:03-29:30 = Are There Bad Sources of Protein?
29:30-30:24 = Suggestions for Healthy Meals
30:24-31:51 = The Structure of a Healthy Meal
31:51-33:36 = More Methods for Making Icky Foods More Palatable
33:36-34:55 = Writing for Health.com
34:55-42:10 = Cynthia's Best Nutritional Advice
42:10-42:51 = Outro