Are supplements a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle? What supplements should you be taking with health in mind? Are there any to avoid? We answer all of these questions and more on this podcast with Team BioLayne dietitian Gerald Ernat! Gerald holds a master’s degree in nutrition and physical performance, is a certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD) as well as a registered dietitian making him more than qualified to talk about the use of supplements as part of a healthy diet.
In this episode we talk about what appropriate scenarios for the use of supplements, what supplements are worth taking, how to pick a specific product out of the sea of companies and products, and when to seek help with your nutritional needs. There is a lot of good information in this podcast so make sure to check it out! This is actually the first podcast Gerald has been on so go over to his social media pages and let him know he did a fantastic job!
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Show Outline
- Tell us a little bit about your background and why you do what you do
- What does preventive medicine mean to you
- What is a supplement and in what scenarios would you recommend people to take supplements?
- What are supplements you’d recommend to most people? Should EVERYONE be taking a particular supplement?
- Are there any supplements you would recommend NO one take? What are some useless supplements out there?
- With so many products out there people have difficulty deciding which one is right for them. What should people look for when finding supplements?
- Supplements aren’t all that make up an athletes diet and as stated they are “supplements.” How do you coach an athlete through construction of their diet? How do you build a successful diet for performance?
- When should someone seek out help for their nutrition? When does a sports nutritionist come into play?
- Ask about dietitian vs nutritionist
- If you’re at a Starbucks and someone asks you, “How do I get healthy in 2 minutes?” what do you tell them?
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