172. Sports Dietitian Reacts: Why You Can’t AI Your Way to Period Recovery

In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly gather for another highly anticipated round of calling out the latest wave of nutrition misinformation driving us bananas. As sports dietitians, we are seeing more and more female athletes outsource their fueling to viral tech trends and wellness myths, often at the direct expense of their hormonal health. Today, we are breaking down the psychological and physiological traps of these movements and explaining why they are keeping athletes stuck in a cycle of low energy availability. First, the team tackles one of the most pervasive and damaging myths in the hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) community, we address the nuances of period recovery that can lead to prolonged plateau. We also react to the extreme food and electrolyte trend swings taking over social media, exposing how the wellness industry complicates basic hydration and mineral balance to sell unnecessary products to athletes who just need foundational fuel. Finally, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly talk about the rise of AI food analysis apps. We discuss the dangerous limitations of letting an algorithm scan your plate and why data obsession can cause harm to your relationship with fueling. Whether you are trying to break through an HA recovery stall or just trying to navigate the confusing advice on your feed, this episode will help you ditch the tech gimmicks and refocus on the evidence based fueling strategies that actually support your performance. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture.  You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program