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Women ThriveNo More Diets: Empowering Women Through Nutrition with Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo📢 Sign up for the upcoming Women Thrive Summit 2025 here: https://womenthrive.link/2025-wts-interest ✨Are you stuck in the cycle of restrictive diets, battling cravings, or struggling to find balance in your health journey? In this episode of the Women Thrive Podcast, the inspiring Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo, founder of Nutrition for Optimal Performance shares her journey from an under-fueled 14-year-old gymnast to a marathon-running nutrition expert, unpacking the power of mindful eating, balanced diets, and tuning into your body’s needs.This conversation is packed with actionable tips for women entrepr...2024-12-1734 min
The Sensitivity DoctorHow to Kick a Sugar Habit Using Self-Compassion with Dr. Theresa DeLorenzoTakeaways Sugar cravings can stem from not eating enough throughout the day.Eating 'naked carbs' without protein can lead to increased sugar cravings.Dopamine release from sugar can create a cycle of wanting more.Gut health plays a crucial role in food cravings and overall well-being.Highly sensitive people may experience stronger cravings and withdrawal symptoms.Gradual reduction of sugar may be more effective than going cold turkey for some individuals.Adding nutrient-dense foods can help reduce sugar cravings naturally.Understanding p...2024-11-0735 min
Ella Go PodcastFueling Our Runs & Feeding Our Souls With Dietician, Dr. DeLorenzo Ep. 182Send us a textImagine a world where the pressures of maintaining a certain body image in competitive sports could be transformed into a thriving career that empowers others. Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo, a former gymnast turned dietitian, shares her remarkable journey from navigating the challenges of restrictive eating to cultivating a fulfilling career in athletes' nutrition. Her story is a testament to resilience and transformation, as she uses her personal experiences to help others achieve optimal health through nutrition and yoga therapy. A powerful narrative of self-discovery and healing, Dr. DeLorenzo illustrates how past adversities can pave...2024-11-0736 min
The Sensitivity DoctorDr. Theresa DeLorenzo on Digestive Health during MenopauseDr. Theresa DeLorenzo discusses the impact of menopause on the gut and the importance of diet during this phase. Drs. Jeanne & Kelley cover topics such as protein metabolism, the role of micronutrients, the benefits of soy and cruciferous vegetables, and the impact of diet on bone health with their guest.Key TakeawaysSetting the Foundation: What is Menopause and How Does it Affect the Gut?Understanding Perimenopause and its Early SignsThe Importance of Adjusting Diet During MenopauseAlternative Sources of Nutrients for Gut HealthProtein Metabolism and MacronutrientsMicronutrients and the Importance of SoyCruciferous Vegetables and Bone HealthCollagen Production...2024-07-1834 min
Holley Fueled Nutrition PodcastYoga for Runners with Dr. Theresa DeLorenzoIn today's episode, we chat all things yoga for runners with Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo.Â
Dr. DeLorenzo has been a Registered Dietitian (RD) since 2001. She received her Bachelor in Science in Food Science and Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island and her Master of Science and Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Â As owner and founder of Nutrition for Optimal Performance, Dr. DeLorenzo works with athletes to help them to make sure they are eating the correct proportion of macro and micro- nutrients to perform their best and provides 1:1 yo...2021-09-1738 min