Optimizing Nutrition for Performance & Rehab with Jordi Sullivan
The Run Smarter Podcast - En podcast av Brodie Sharpe - Söndagar

Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant đđOptimal Nutrition for Tendon Recovery with Jordi Sullivan đ Episode Summary:In this episode, Brodie is joined by sports dietitian Jordi Sullivan, founder of The Fight Dietitian, to unpack one of the most overlooked aspects of injury rehab: nutrition. While the conversation begins with general performance nutrition, the focus soon shifts to actionable strategies for tendon recovery.Jordi shares his evidence-based, no-nonsense advice on calories, macronutrients, micronutrients, and supplements, while offering simple frameworks to help injured athletes support healing and stay on track with their rehab goals.đ§ What Youâll Learn:Why calorie intake is essentialâespecially during injuryHow to calculate protein needs and why it's vital for tissue repairA breakdown of carbs and fats: their role in recovery and daily fuelingHow to spot signs of under-fuelling, both short- and long-termWhen (and if) supplements like collagen, vitamin D, and protein powders are worth usingHow to keep nutrition simple without sacrificing resultsWhat recreational runners can learn from elite athlete routinesâwithout overdoing itThe âfactoryâ analogy to understand how your body uses food to healđ€ Guest Bio:Jordi Sullivan is a qualified dietitian with a Master's in Dietetics and a background in exercise and nutrition science. He works with a wide range of athletes including combat sport professionals, endurance runners, and team sport athletes. Through The Fight Dietitian, Jordi and his team specialize in helping athletes optimize performance, recovery, and injury resilience using practical, science-backed nutrition.đ Resources & Links:đ Visit The Fight Dietitian Websiteđ Website 'PDF Guides & Courses'đž Follow Jordi: @the_fightdietitianđž Follow Lauren (Endurance Specialist): @thexfitdietitianđŹ Key Quotes:"If youâre under-fuelling long-term, your body starts shutting down systems it canât afford to run. That includes your bones, immune system, and even your mood." â Jordi Sullivan"Supplements should supplement your dietânot replace a poor one. Start with food first." â Jordi SullivanFor MORE Run Smarter Resources đââïžđ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses đ©čđ- The Run Smarter Book đ- Access to Research Papers đđ- & Ways to Work with Brodie đ€đđ CLICK HERE! đâš