The Tactical Nutrition & Performance Podcast

What is holding you back from achieving your goals?  If you struggle to get on track with your meal planning and prep - this episode is for you! Download the Tactical Athlete Meal Prep Guide:  https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/pl/242378 Follow us on Instagram @tactical.dietitian

Instagram: @scott_forbes_phd  https://people.brandonu.ca/forbess/  Dr Scott Forbes is an associate professor at Brandon University where he conducts research primarily on creatine supplementation.  Listen in as we discuss the benefits of creatine supplementation and common myths.     Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Database:  https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership Creatine Christmas Ornaments

Join the Tactical Nutrition and Performance Database for resources like meal plans, recipes, nutrition webinars, and periodization templates:  www.tacticaldietitian.com/tnpdmembership @13barperformance https://www.13barperformance.com/ Coach Stevens has over 15 years of coaching experience and currently serves as a Human Performance Specialist for the United States Special Operations Command. Prior to his position with our United States Military he has worked with several Division I institutions as a strength and conditioning specialist. Some of his stops include Florida State University, Louisiana State University, Nova Southeastern University, University of Southern Mississippi, Mercer University, Arkansas State University and Liberty University. During his career he has trained several male and female Olympic Sports teams which has bred countless professional athletes. Stevens played collegiate baseball at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. After suffering a career ending injury, Stevens found his passion in the field of human performance. His goal is to provide elite performance programs for individuals who strive to reach their full maximal potential. Coach Stevens will take the lead on all programs offered through 13 Bar Performance.

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 Vehicle Team TWO in Little Creek VA. There he  trained to drive mini-subs and become the SDV / DDS platoon commander. Deployments were to the Mediterranean Sea during the mid 90s. In 1997 Stew returned back to the Naval Academy become a Company Officer and to run the SEAL preparation program. He became very involved with the physical mission on this tour working with the Physical Education and Admissions Departments.  In 1999, he resigned his commission and started an online fitness business that grew as technology evolved into a multi-media training platform that prepares young men and women for the tactical professions. He decided to specialize in the training required to prepare people to get accepted into challenging military, police, and fire fighter programs as well as to endure the following training or selection programs. He writes for  Military.com primarily, but has the Tactical Fitness Report Podcast where he discusses relevant training issues within the tactical population. He continues to train in Severna Park and offers FREE training for any one who wants to serve their country or community. You can find out more about Stew Smith at StewSmithFItness.com and Heroesoftomorrow.org where he posts the schedule of his free coaching sessions.

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, Sweden (Linnaeus University), and South Dakota (USD). I have always been interested in decision-making under stressful conditions. Growing up in Alaska, I was presented with many opportunities for outdoor adventures where in a split second, making the correct decision could have dramatic consequences.  A combination of my interests in human behavior and leading an outdoor lifestyle, lead me from Alaska to Montana to study experimental psychology.  Next, I moved to Sweden upon being accepted to graduate school at the Institute of Social Sciences at Linnaeus University.  For my master’s thesis I chose to investigate the role of cognitive biases and overconfidence in the field of medical decision making.  It was during my master’s work that I became interested of the inner workings of specific brain regions and the decision-making process.  This interest led me to The University of South Dakota to complete my Ph.D. in Neuroscience.  I was able to research specific pathways and molecular processes that influence decision making and stress. IG @tacticalneuroscience Website:  https://tacticalneuro.com/

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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 Essential Nutrients for Bone Health https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/#h2 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5349390/pdf/10.1177_1941738116677732.pdf

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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: 3:09 - Program Overview: Baylor Graduate Program of Nutrition – Joint Base San Antonia TX 4:50 - AUG/SEPT talk to a recruiter! 8:10 - What is a high mileage tactical athlete? 13:00 - What are some things we can incorporate at that high mileage status? 13:30 - Rich Protein to maintain muscle mass 14:33 - Fueling your workouts 15:24 - Analysis of your micros 17:00 - Simple suggestions – seems simple but very few people actually do this 18:08 - Blood sugar management 19:00 - Appropriate protein intake for a tactical athlete 20:13 - Build your plate around protein 20:50 - Eat your vegetables! 22:30 - Never use BCAA powders! (yes, you read that right!) 25:10 - If you can eat chicken…eat some chicken. 26:00 - Training Programs: Are you following an enhanced athlete’s program? 27:15 - Recovery is key – What are some things to prioritize? 28:15 - No keto diets for our Tactical Athletes 29:30 - Ketogenetic diet is not good for high intensity training 30:55 - Special guest appearance 31:40 - Should tactical athletes follow intermittent fasting? 33:45 - Gut health: What are some of the things that damage our gut health? What can we do to improve our gut health? 35:35 - “These researchers think poop athletic supremacy. Are they right?” REFERENCES: Graduate Program in Nutrition: https://www.baylor.edu/graduate/nutrition/index.php?id=68193 Essential Amino Acid Paper: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-020-00401-5 Fasting and Cognition Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666314001081 ESPN article: https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/28277782/these-researchers-think-poop-unlock-athletic-supremacy-right Veillonella https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/06/24/734826163/elite-runners-gut-microbe-makes-mice-more-athletic-could-it-help-the-rest-of-us Telomere Shortening and Accelerated Aging in US Military Veterans:  https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/1743/pdf

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 nutrition and macros for your strength program?  Check out Small Group Strength Coaching with Susan and Hunter:  https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/concepts-in-developing-strength See Full unedited podcast video HERE:  https://www.tacticaldietitian.com/blog/TalkingStrengthwithHunterSchurrer  Join for exclusive access to live coaching sessions where you will gain access to a 4-week strength program and customizable nutrition template that you can use over and over again to maximize your strength gains.    Follow me: @tactical.dietitian   Thorne Research:  15% off link  Generation UCAN Superstarch for prolonged energy and blood sugar regulation - 15% off code: susanlopezrd

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. & Gleeson, M. (2019). Sport Nutrition. (3 ed.) Peos, J., Norton, L., Helms, E., Galpin, A., & Fournier, P. (2019). Intermittent dieting: Theoretical considerations for the athlete. Sports, 7(1), 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports7010022 Stellingwerff, T., Bovim, I.M., & Whitfield, J. (2019). Contemporary nutrition interventions to optimize performance in middle-distance runners. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 29, 106-116 https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/29/2/article-p106.xml Nutrition in Athletic Performance (AND) Energy Availability in Athletics Coaches @JeffCSCS (Navy Seal) @Theperformancesyndicate @13barstrong

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 veterans, servicemembers, and hopeful recruits.  You can also find Angel on IG @angelcortes175 or on his Youtube channel Ranger Cortes where he dishes out advice on Life, Regiment, and Nutrition.    Follow me: @tactical.dietitian   Thorne Research:  15% off link Generation  UCAN Superstarch for prolonged energy and blood sugar regulation - 15% off code: susanlopezrd See the podcast video HERE.

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 to enter the tactical performance space to learn more about how to better serve our athletes.   Listen in and share.  Also give me a follow on IG @tactical.dietitian If you would like to ask questions and have them answered on air - leave a voice message!  

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 dietetics.  Find Mike on Instagram @mpolis320.  Don't forget to check out @performancerdpodcast and DM us if you have questions or comments, you can also leave a voice message using the link in our bio if you'd like to hear your question on an upcoming episode.  If you are a performance professional and would like to be on the podcast email susan@performancerd.org   If you enjoy this podcast be sure to SHARE and LEAVE A REVIEW!

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 @Jennashungry or email her at asparagusandgold@gmail.com.  Check out her website at www.asparagusandgold.com

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 you have questions or comments, you can also leave a voice message using the link in our bio if you'd like to hear your question on an upcoming episode.  If you are a performance professional and would like to be on the podcast email susan@performancerd.org   If you enjoy this podcast be sure to SHARE and LEAVE A REVIEW!

 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 contacted on Instagram @Jess_Moura_RD and by email at JessMouraRd@gmail.com   Don't forget to check out @performancerdpodcast and DM us if you have questions or comments.  If you are a performance professional and would like to be on the podcast email susan@performancerd.org  

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 are a performance professional and would like to be on the podcast email susan@performancerd.org  

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.com Don't forget to check out @performancerdpodcast and DM us if you have questions or comments.  If you are a performance professional and would like to be on the podcast email susan@performancerd.org  Reference Links:  https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/10/pentagon-eyes-ketogenic-diet-bid-build-more-lethal/ 

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