128. Nutrition, Athletes and Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sports Dietitian, Chloe McLeod

128. Nutrition, Athletes and Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sports Dietitian, Chloe McLeod

Author: Leanne Ward March 7, 2023 Duration: 49:46
In this episode, I chat with accredited practicing dietitian, Chloe McLeod. Chloe is a sports dietitian and the founder and director of nutrition consultancy Verde Nutrition Co, where she works with her team to provide individual nutrition consultations via Telehealth, corporate wellbeing services and consulting to the food industry. Chloe has over 14 years of experience in the industry focussing on gut health, food intolerance and performance nutrition. You can follow Chloe on Instagram. On today’s episode, Chloe and I discuss: Key nutrient requirements and considerations for athletes and active individuals; The Mediterranean diet and the SMILEs Trial; The link between extra virgin olive oil and mental health; The impact of the Mediterranean diet on budget, illness, injury and body composition; The difference between good fats and bad fats; and What a day on the plate looks like for everyday athletes when focusing on the Mediterranean diet and extra virgin olive oil. Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil This episode is brought to you by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most loved Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Grown, harvested & cold pressed right here in Australia, Cobram Estate produces award winning, premium quality extra virgin olive oils that contains antioxidants and healthy monounsaturated fats. You can find Cobram Estate’s collection of premium quality Australian extra virgin olive oils at any leading supermarket or use the code “Leanne20” to purchase direct from Cobram Estate’s website for some savings. Note the discount can’t be used in conjunction with any other discount code and will be valid for one month (until 8 April 2023). Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

Tune into Leanne Ward Nutrition for a clear, practical conversation about food and well-being that cuts through the noise. Hosted by Leanne Ward, a dietitian and health coach with a decade of experience, this podcast delivers grounded advice you can actually use. Each episode feels like a direct consultation, drawing from Leanne's extensive work in gut health, managing emotional eating, and achieving sustainable fat loss without restrictive diets. The guidance here is rooted in evidence, not trends, reflecting the expertise that has connected with hundreds of thousands online. You'll also hear from a range of specialist guests, offering deeper dives into specific topics to round out your understanding. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a healthier relationship with your body through nutrition. Listening to this podcast provides a reliable source for sorting through conflicting information, answering the questions that come up in everyday life about what to eat and why. Leanne’s approach is both knowledgeable and relatable, making complex science accessible. Whether you're looking to improve your digestion, find balance with food, or simply feel better, these discussions offer a supportive path forward.
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