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Female Athlete NutritionAuthor: Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, The Radcast Network
As a Sports Dietitian for NCAA, professional, and recreational athletes alike, I know how powerful nutrition can be. I also know how quickly a female athlete can fall into the trap of under fueling which severely limits their health. That’s why I’m sharing my knowledge of female-specific nutrition, training, body image, and mindset to help you fuel your body to perform at your highest level. Whether you are looking for a competitive edge with your nutrition training and mindset, or looking to overcome harmful nutrition habits and body acceptance, you’ve come to the right place! Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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255: Beans - A Superfood of Flavor with Food Blogger Nora Bordeau
Episode 255
Thursday, 5 March, 2026
The episode features Nora Bordeau of Balancing Bowls, a former collegiate rower and food blogger focused on practical bean- and lentil-based cooking for families and athletes. They discuss types of beans and lentils, nutrition benefits (protein, complex carbs, fiber, micronutrients, antioxidants), and how beans can count as multiple food groups. They cover convenience, affordability, accessibility, and how to use canned versus dried beans (soaking, rinsing, cooking tips). They address gas and bloating, fiber tolerance, and strategies like gradual intake increases and discarding soaking liquid. Nora shares recipe ideas including bean salads, crispy chickpeas, stuffed peppers, brothy beans, pizza spreads, and using blended beans to create creamy soups. Nora Bourdeau is the creator of Balancing Bowls, a food blog focused on balanced, practical cooking with a special passion for beans and lentils. A former college athlete, Nora brings a grounded, food-first perspective to nourishment, strength, and sustainability in the kitchen, helping women fuel their lives with confidence and flexibility. Episode Highlights: 01:22 Period Pain Sponsor 03:00 Meet Nora Bourdeau 04:28 Why Beans Became The Focus 06:36 Athlete Background And Fueling 08:14 Bean Prep Stories And Tips 10:19 Beans And Lentils Explained 18:02 Nutrition Benefits Breakdown 22:47 Protein And Meal Ideas 26:40 Convenience Pantry Wins 31:08 RED-Ss Check In And Resources 33:07 RED-S Recovery Membership 33:40 Canned Beans Myths 34:52 Dried Beans Basics 36:04 Soaking and Cooking Tips 38:32 Brothy Beans and Soups 40:32 Busy Night Flexibility 44:20 Gas and Bloating Fixes 53:47 Favorite Bean Recipes 01:00:36 More Resources and Wrap Resources and Links: Balancing Bowls Website Follow Balancing Bowls on Instagram For more information about the show, head to work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition, head to: http://www.lindseycortes.com/ Join REDS Recovery Membership: http://www.lindseycortes.com/reds WaveBye Supplements – Menstrual cycle support code LindseyCortes for 15% off: http://wavebye.co Previnex Supplements – Joint Health Plus, Muscle Health Plus, plant-based protein, probiotics, and more; code CORTES15 for 15% off: previnex.com Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast Archive & Search Tool – Search by sport, condition, or topic: lindseycortes.com/podcast Female Athlete Nutrition Community – YouTube, Instagram @femaleathletenutrition, and private Facebook group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
