Episode 192: Food Allergies vs Food Intolerances in Gymnasts

About this episode

This episode discusses the differences between food allergies and food intolerances in gymnasts and their impact on nutrition and performance.

Is it really a food allergy or something else entirely? Are stomach aches, bloating, and food fears always caused by specific foods? And how do parents know when eliminating foods is helping… or quietly making things worse? In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most confusing topics in youth athletics: food allergies vs. food intolerances and how both intersect with under-fueling in gymnastics. I’m joined by a repeat guest and allergy-immunology nurse practitioner (and fellow...

People in this episode

Host: Christina Anderson

Guest: allergy-immunology nurse practitioner

Topics covered

• food allergies
• food intolerances
• gymnastics nutrition
• youth athletics
• under-fueling

Keywords

• food allergies
• food intolerances
• gymnasts
• nutrition
• under-fueling
• stomach aches
• bloating
• food fears

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