Mayo Clinic on Nutrition
Food is Fuel: How to Eat Like an Athlete, Nutrients for Endurance, and Handling Plateaus
Aug 26, 2025
46:26
Episode Description
We know the general calculation for fueling exercise: more calories = more power. But how do we properly nourish ourselves while training to get the best - and healthiest - results?
On this episode of On Nutrition, we talk with registered dietitian Alex Larson about the most important nutrients to target for endurance, the nuances of sports nutrition, and how to handle a plateau.
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On this episode of On Nutrition, we talk with registered dietitian Alex Larson about the most important nutrients to target for endurance, the nuances of sports nutrition, and how to handle a plateau.
Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.
Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

