Nutrition is a vital tool that athletes need to utilise in order to not only maximise their performance but to look after their wellbeing too. On this week's episode Antonio had the privilege of being joined by an expert in the field and got a crash course in all things nutrition. Our guest this week Mikaela, has not only completed an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition, but has also worked as an intern nutritionist at Getafe CF and is currently the Academy Performance Nutritionist at a top flight La Liga Football Club. On the episode listeners discover what macronutrients and micronutrients really and their importance. Why complex carbohydrates are better than simple carbohydrates. Why age matters in relation to nutrition and taking on board supplements, and hear Mikaela debunk some of the nutritional myths that are out there. If you would like to find out more about Mikaela you can reach her on Linkedin by clicking this link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molinabugarija/ As usual any feedback is more than welcome. We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for listening. Talking Points Intro and welcome to episode (00:00 - 3:38) Mikaela’s experience in sport growing up (3:38 - 6:14) Experiences with wellbeing / psychology as an athlete (6:14 - 9:95) Pursuing a career in nutrition (9:95 - 12:41) Impact of diet on our well-being (12:41 - 15:49) Macronutrients vs micronutrients (15:49 - 17:37) Complex carbohydrates vs simple carbohydrates (17:37 - 19:05) Timing your carb intake as an athlete (19:05 - 20:30) Protein and how much to have (20:30 - 26:13) Common misconceptions around nutrition (26:13 - 29:08) What players should look to eat leading up to a game (29:08 - 34:41) Eating well after matches and training (34:41 - 37:20) Creatine (37:20 - 39:20) Looking after well-being (39:20 - 42:20) Advice for young players (42:20 - 44:13) Closing thoughts (44:13 - 46:01)