Jordi Sullivan, a qualified dietitian with a Master's in Dietetics, shares his expertise as the founder of The Fight Dietitian. He dives into the crucial role nutrition plays in injury recovery, offering actionable strategies for optimizing performance. Jordi emphasizes the importance of calorie intake and protein for tissue repair while discussing carbs, fats, and the signs of under-fuelling. He clarifies the value of supplements like collagen and offers insights on creating personalized nutrition plans that even recreational runners can follow.
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Underfueling Symptoms
Short-term underfueling leads to hunger, low energy, and poor mood.
Long-term underfueling (low energy availability) can cause stress fractures, weakened immunity, and hormonal disruptions.
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Protein Intake for Runners
Aim for 1.5-2.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily, especially during intense training.
Distribute protein intake throughout the day to support muscle repair and growth.
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Protein Utilization
Your body effectively utilizes protein, even in excess, due to its importance for survival.
Protein has a high thermic effect, meaning it requires more energy to break down compared to fats and carbs.
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Optimal Nutrition for Tendon Recovery with Jordi Sullivan
📍 Episode Summary: In this episode, Brodie is joined by sports dietitian Jordi Sullivan, founder of The Fight Dietitian, to unpack one of the most overlooked aspects of injury rehab: nutrition. While the conversation begins with general performance nutrition, the focus soon shifts to actionable strategies for tendon recovery.
Jordi shares his evidence-based, no-nonsense advice on calories, macronutrients, micronutrients, and supplements, while offering simple frameworks to help injured athletes support healing and stay on track with their rehab goals.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
Why calorie intake is essential—especially during injury
How to calculate protein needs and why it's vital for tissue repair
A breakdown of carbs and fats: their role in recovery and daily fueling
How to spot signs of under-fuelling, both short- and long-term
When (and if) supplements like collagen, vitamin D, and protein powders are worth using
How to keep nutrition simple without sacrificing results
What recreational runners can learn from elite athlete routines—without overdoing it
The “factory” analogy to understand how your body uses food to heal
👤 Guest Bio:
Jordi Sullivan is a qualified dietitian with a Master's in Dietetics and a background in exercise and nutrition science. He works with a wide range of athletes including combat sport professionals, endurance runners, and team sport athletes. Through The Fight Dietitian, Jordi and his team specialize in helping athletes optimize performance, recovery, and injury resilience using practical, science-backed nutrition.
"If you’re under-fuelling long-term, your body starts shutting down systems it can’t afford to run. That includes your bones, immune system, and even your mood." – Jordi Sullivan"Supplements should supplement your diet—not replace a poor one. Start with food first." – Jordi Sullivan
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