Greenletes Podcast

About Greenletes Podcast

The Greenletes Podcast is hosted by Registered Dietitian Natalie Rizzo and features experts from the sports nutrition and fitness industry. Each episode provides plenty of practical nutrition and fitness information for everyday athletes, with a plant-based twist. Natalie interviews dietitians who work with pro athletes, editors for health & wellness magazines, pro trainers, plant-based athletes and more. Whether you're interested in learning how to use nutrition to maximize performance, you're looking for tips on going plant-based or you want to up your fitness game, the Greenletes Podcast has you covered.

Publisher

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Feb 2021

Latest episode

3 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

79 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Aug 2026

   Is Soy Good for Plant-Based Athletes? The Truth About Protein, Hormones & Muscle Building

   Should plant-based athletes eat soy? Does tofu lower testosterone? Is soy protein actually good for building muscle? In this episode, sports dietitian Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD, breaks down the latest research on one of the most misunderstood foods in sports nutrition. You'll learn how soy compares to animal protein for muscle recovery, what the science really says about hormones, and how much soy athletes can safely eat. You'll also get practical ways to add tofu, tempeh, edamame, and soy milk t...

2. 

   13 Jul 2026

   Why I Stopped Running Marathons for 7 Years, and Why I'm Finally Coming Back

   I thought I'd take one year off from marathons. Instead, it became seven. In this episode, I'm sharing the personal story behind my return to marathon running, from infertility and IVF to postpartum complications, recovering from a pulmonary embolism, and finding my way back to the starting line as a mom of two. I'm also taking you behind the scenes of my training for the 2026 Chicago Marathon and showing exactly how I'm fueling differently this time around. In this episode: Why I stepp...

3. 

   24 Jun 2026

   My Personal Story With Iron Deficiency Anemia: From Chewing on Ice to Restless Leg Syndrome and More

   In this episode, I share my personal experience with iron deficiency anemia, from chewing ice every night and dealing with restless legs to learning how low iron was affecting my running performance. As a plant-based runner with thalassemia trait, I've struggled with iron issues for most of my life. And it's also one of the most common nutrition challenges I see among female athletes. In this episode, you'll learn: The most common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency Why run...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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