Nutrition & Recovery | Podcast Ep 535 – Pratik Patel Perfects the Professional Athlete Diet

Author / Cali Hinzman

1 Hour 40 Min Listen

You have to take ownership and make shit happen for yourself!

Pratik Patel is a dietitian and sports nutritionist working with some of the highest level athletes you can imagine. While the honor and prestige of rubbing elbows with these freaks of nature has it’s appeal, Pratik admits that the job is not without it’s challenges. But, that’s what has forced him to grow and evolve into the passionate professional you’ll hear in this episode.

Imagine getting to know 45 individual athletes – their diets, allergies, specific nutrition needs, building a relationship and trust with these athletes – and then learning that all but 3 will not be returning the following year. Frustrating to say the least. But that is the job of some high profile dietitians like our guest, Pratik Patel.

Empower Your Performance

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Tagged: diet / Dietetics / NBA / NCAA / NFL / Nutrition / Nutrition Coaching / Performance Nutrition / Pratik Patel / Sports Nutrition

AUTHOR

Cali Hinzman

A strength and conditioning coach since 2009, Cali has worked with numerous athletes spanning from rugby players to cross country skiers. Almost immediately after finding CrossFit in 2010, she was introduced to a program that better suited her athletic goals. With her existing background in powerlifting and football, she became a natural devotee to CFFB/PowerAthlete and testament to it's effectiveness. In 2012, she left D.C. and headed for the state named after her to be a part of the CrossFit Football Seminar Staff and a Jedi of Power Athlete HQ. Cali currently resides in Seattle where she works full time in law enforcement.