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The episode discusses practical nutrition strategies for athletes during tournament weekends with registered dietitian Alyssum Reno-Smith.

As athletes prepare for a new season, we're continuing our look back at one of our most valuable conversations with registered dietitian Alyssum Reno-Smith . In Part 2, Alyssum gets practical about what fueling can actually look like during a busy tournament weekend — from early morning matches and long days at the convention center to traveling, limited recovery time, and making sure athletes have what they need in their bags. We also talk about recognizing the signs of under-fueling, building healthy habits without creating restriction or fear around food, navigating nutrition misinformation on social media, and helping young athletes take ownership of their fueling as they grow. In this episode, we discuss: How to plan nutrition around multi-day tournament weekends What athletes should eat before, during, and after competition Simple foods and snacks to keep on hand while traveling How to prepare for early morning matches and limited recovery time Why planning ahead can make tournament nutrition much easier Signs that an athlete may be under-fueling How parents can support healthy eating without becoming overly restrictive Helping athletes develop a positive relationship with…

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