Explore every episode of the podcast Apex Nutrition Podcast
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| Episode #31 - Harmful Nutrition Misinformation Teens Learn on Social Media. Why it’s harmful & 5 things Parents Should Do Today. | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:22:44 | |
If your teen is on TikTok and Instagram — and a lot of what they’re seeing about food, diets, and bodies is wrong. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Kelli Jennings breaks down 5 research-backed things parents can start doing TODAY to help kids and teens build a healthy relationship with food — before social media does it for them. Listen in for: -Why the way you talk about food matters more than you think -How to set up your kitchen so healthy eating becomes the easy choice -Why protein is non-negotiable for growing kids and teens -How proper nutrition is a secret weapon for young athletes -Why eating dinner together is more powerful than any app, diet, or influencer Backed by research from the Journal of Adolescent Health, the British Journal of Nutrition, Columbia University, and more. If you’re a parent of a kid or teen and want practical, no-BS nutrition guidance — this episode is for you. Subscribe to Newsletter, Check out Teen Sports Nutrition Plan, Explore The kick Butt Kitchen Dinner Club TODAY: https://www.kickbuttkitchen.com #TeenNutrition #ParentingTips #FamilyDinner #NutritionFacts #KidsHealth #TeenHealth #SportsNutrition #HealthyEatingHabits #NutritionBite #RegisteredDietitian #SocialMediaAndHealth #FamilyWellness | |||
| Episode #30 - This Nutrition Habit Improves Mental Health. Start Today. | 19 May 2026 | 00:12:30 | |
Want to bolster your kids' and teens' mental health. This one habit is correlated to teens who are: ~4× less likely to smoke — teens who eat dinner with family 5–7 nights/week vs. 2 or fewer. ~2.5× less likely to use marijuana among teens who eat regularly with their families ~50% less likely to drink alcohol — teens with frequent family dinners vs. those without ~½ as likely to seek treatment for depression or anxiety — teens with regular family meals vs. peers This habit is simple, but can get lost in today's overworked, overstressed, overcommitted lifestyles. I can help you. Let's make it EASY. Here's how: Try out the Kick Butt Kitchen Dinner Club today. One membership, and you'll get a full menu, recipes, and shopping list for the month. You will learn a system that puts healthy dinners on the table in 30 minutes or less most nights. And, a whole-month shopping list you can get through in 1 hour or less (per month!). You can do it! $14/month. Cancel anytime. | |||
| Episode #29 - You've got 60,000 miles of arteries. Make them healthier in 3 minutes. | 08 May 2026 | 00:19:59 | |
3 minutes, 60,000 miles of arteries. Yes, your body contains 60,000 miles (including all arteries, veins, and capillaries). Your brain contains 400 miles alone. Mind blown? Mine too. And here's another shocker: I can make all those miles healthier in 3 minutes or less. What's So Important About Strong Arteries? This question probably deserves a "duh," but I'm much too professional for that. So, instead, let's talk about it. To start, your arteries are responsible for carrying every nutrient, every molecule of oxygen, every everything to every cell in your body. You smellin' what I'm cookin'? And I've got a 3-minute recipe, so delicious I eat it most every night. So important that you'll want to serve it to your kids and teens specifically. Find out what it is, how to make it (just a handful of ingredients you likely already have), and how they all impact your ever-important arteries. | |||
| Episode #28 - The #1 Habit You NEED for Health. | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:21:14 | |
Here's something I see A LOT: smart, motivated, amazing people who genuinely want to get healthier — and who keep falling short, or worse, not even really getting started. Not because they're lazy. Not because they don't care. But because their approach was broken from the start, and their focus was on the wrong thing. Nobody told them the rules. No one told them there's one habit to rule them all. No one told them the simple steps to put the habit into place. I'm telling you now. Here's the #1 habit, the steps, a little magic bonus, and a plan to start TODAY. If you want to get healthy, lose weight, AND make it a lifestyle, this is the habit you need. #weightloss #healthylifestyle #healthyhabits #habitsthatchangeyourlife #mealplanning Just Tell Me What to Eat Meal Plan: https://www.kickbuttkitchen.com/what-to-eat-sign-up | |||
| #27 - Want to Lose 5-10 Pounds Before New Year's? Do NOT Put on Your Quitters! Do This Instead... | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:19:00 | |
The "Holiday Season" can be one of the toughest times of the year to lose weight, get healthy, or stay motivated. Many people put on their quitters. Don't let it be you! Do this instead...7 tips to get healthy in November & December! *Kick Butt Metabolism Lose Weight Now Training: https://www.kickbuttkitchen.com/kick-butt-metabolism-lose-weight-now *Kick Butt Kitchen Dinner Club: https://www.kickbuttkitchen.com/kbk-dinner-club No quitters! You've got this! | |||
| Episode #26 - Top 10 Sports Nutrition Mistakes Teen Athletes Make (parents & coaches listen up) | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:21:31 | |
After 20+ years working with teen athletes, here are the top 10 sports nutrition mistakes I see the athletes, parents & teens make. They are easily correctable, and the solutions will make a REAL difference in performance & well-being, starting today. PLUS, a surprising ingredient every coach should keep on the side line... Flood your body with nutrients...let's go! In addition, you quickly correct these mistakes with my 5 MUST HAVE Sports Nutrition Strategies for Teen Athletes. You'll receive a video, pdf, and real life examples and recipes to easily put together a succint plan for your athletes. Perfect for middle school, high school, and college athletes (applicable to adults and younger kids as well). Find your 5 Strategies here: www.apexnutritionllc.com/store
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| #25 - Makin' Dinner Every Dang Night. Here's Your Solution for Fast Easy & Delicious PLUS why most meal prep advice makes me CRINGE | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:18:25 | |
Hey Mom (hey Dad), what's for dinner? Do those words feel like a large needle has been inserted into your spine making your face completely furrow & cusswords boutta blurt out? I can feel that...yes, in my spine. But here's the thing: Dinner is truly important. I consider it the most important. Here's why & the best solution you've ever heard to ditch the overwhelm, stress, mental load, and time suck of dinner. I've got you - truly. PLUS, why common dinner prep & meal prep advice makes me CRINGE. Welcome to the Apex Nutrition Podcast - Season 2, Episode 1. Find my new Kick Butt in the Kitchen Meal Planning Membership at https://apexnutritionllc.com. See ya there! | |||
| Episode 24 - Sports Nutrition 101 PLUS Q&A from CB Trail Sisters | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:48:52 | |
What is sports nutrition? Do you need it? Will it help you? Isn't it just a bunch of extra calories and sugar? If you're new to sports nutrition, or performance nutrition, and don't know where to start...this is it! Or, if you've been using sports nutrition for years, but think you may not be doing it as well as you could, or have been misguided somewhere along the way, this is it. Today, Kelli breaks it down and give you what every athlete needs, the foundation of sports nutrition. PLUS, Q&A from the Crested Butte Trail Sisters! Also mentioned in this episode: Apex Nutrition TV on youtube!
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| Episode 23 - Caffeine & Athletic Performance (THROWBACK EPISODE) | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:14:00 | |
Yes, I've experimented with caffeine AND endurance. Caffeine from coffee, from Yerba Mate, from espresso beans, from pills. From red bull (it's the caffeine that actually gives you wings), from 5 hour energy, from caffeinated sports drinks, and from gels. You could say I've had a lot of time on my hands to do so, because I've done a fair amount of endurance adventures and some races. And sometimes, they start in the wee hours of the morning, at midnight (thankful for caffeine on the skimo GT), and go long. Long enough to make me question my life's choices, my running shoes, my ski boots, and my sanity. This episode was recorded by Ben Welnak and I (www.mountainbikeradio) back in 2015. It's all still true. You can find my old post about it, with links to the research, here: https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/blogs/fuel-right-blog/caffeine-pills-and-performance-my-personal-experiment And, of course, I'd love to hear about your own experiments in caffeine & endurance! podcast@apexnutritionllc.com Download your nutrition plan today! www.apexnutritionllc.com. | |||
| Episode 22 - Wednesday Over the Hump with Easy Athletic Performance Enhancers | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:18:42 | |
Want to get over this hump? Ready to enhance your athletic performance? Yes AND Yes. Today, I share a fitting quote to get this week going. It happens to also improve athletic performance. As a bonus, you'll find out how to be a shark. Let's do this! Shark Motivation: Walter Bond - Download Your Nutrition Plan Today! Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes HERE. Also follow me on FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC Stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! | |||
| Episode 21 - Afternoon Pick-Me-Up Energizing Green Smoothie | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:15:30 | |
I have a secret weapon...every afternoon, I drink this green smoothie. It contains 4 different ingredients that promote full body-oxygenation and energy. And it works! I feel great after I drink it, ready to take on intervals with the ladies, dinner prepwork, and more. Could you use more energy? I believe this will help. Check out my Afternoon Pick Me Up Green Smoothie and how each ingredients helps!Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes HERE. Also follow me on FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC Stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! | |||
| Episode 20 - The Actual Fountain of Youth (For the Reals) | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:24:48 | |
We've made it to episode 20! Woot woot! This may not seem like much, but to me going solo, it's HUGE. To celebrate I'm going to tell you about the ACTUAL fountain of youth. That's worth a party, right? Here ya go. Healthy aging, and youthful bodies. Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes HERE. Also follow me on FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC Stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! | |||
| Episode 19 - A Delicious Valentine's Truffle Recipe PLUS How to Treat Your Heart Right | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:31:14 | |
A great, easy truffle recipe for your Valentine (or anyone!) and the many ways dark chocolate supports whole-body health. PLUS, my recommendations for including delicious desserts within your healthy eating lifestyle. Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes HERE. Also follow me on FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC Stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! Download my Nutrition Plans here: https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/collections/all Sources: | |||
| Episode 18 - 20 Regular Foods for Great Performance Nutrition (Cause I'm Keepin' It Real) | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:33:36 | |
Want real foods to fuel your ride, run, or climb? Me too. Here are 20 of my favorites. Easy, inexpensive, and effective. These are great choices for your kid & teen athletes as well. You'll never guess what I ate and drank to fuel my early moutaineering days on a college kids' budget. If you want to learn exactly what your body needs to fuel your next adventure, race or training, you'll find my complete program and recommendations for just $40 here: https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/products/fuel-right-race-light-comprehensive-nutrition-plan You can download it and get started today! Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes HERE. Also follow me on FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC Stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! ***Admittingly, this was not my best quality work in terms of sound. I'm sorry about that. I spoke fast and sound a bit muffled. Learned from the mistakes (alway learning)!
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| Episode 17 - Ultimate Recipe to Stay Healthy During the Wintertime Months | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:36:36 | |
Although we can't avoid sickness altogher, we can put our bodies, immune system and cells in the best place possible to fight infection. Here is my recipe to stay healthy through the wintertime months, this year and in years to come. Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes HERE. Also follow me on FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC Stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! Sources: Obesity & Elevated Blood Sugars: Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Throat & Nose: (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)(12, 13, 14, 15). Apex Fit & Strong Program ($45): https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/products/apex-nutrition-fit-strong-nutrition-program-lose-fat-get-fit
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| Episode 16 - Top Recommendation for Weight Loss (Plus a few other great ones) | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:38:54 | |
If you are an adult who wants to lose weight, listen in. These are my recommendations after over 20 years working with thousands of clients. This isn't fluff, it's real, actionable, tips. Plus, I have a full program for you. Apex Nutrition Fit & Strong (just $45 for all of it!): Fit & Strong Program Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes HERE. Also follow me on FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC Stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! | |||
| Episode 15 - Kelli Answers Every Athlete's Top Holiday Nutrition Question (Improved Audio) | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:22:57 | |
Athletes everywhere have one top Holiday nutrition question, and Kelli answers it once and for all. PLUS, one of Kelli's favorite Holiday recipes and bonus tips to finish the year fit, strong, and inspired. Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes HERE. Also follow me on FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC Stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! Episode Sources: (1)(2)(3)(4)(5, 6)(7)(8)(9)(10, 11)(12, 13,)(14)(15)(16)(17, 18)(19, 20)(21)(22)
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| Episode 14 - Solving Athlete Fatigue - Here's Why You're Dragging | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:30:19 | |
Are you a tired athlete or know someone who is? Do they really drag a**? Well, this show is for you. Or them! Today, Kelli goes through the most common reasons athletes are fatigued and reach out to her for help. There are actually many simple answers packed into this show. Also follow me on IG @ apexnutritionadventure and FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC to stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! | |||
| Episode 13 - Wake Up with Determination & Cram Too Much In? | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:13:04 | |
Should you wake up with determination & go to sleep with satisfaction? Does this mean waking up earlier and earlier to cram in all you're determined to cram in? What does this cycle lead to? A quote, my journey to less fatigue & less to do, and how I see it now. Also follow me on IG @ apexnutritionadventure and FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC to stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! | |||
| Episode 12 - Save Your Life Chicken Tortilla Soup | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:19:58 | |
Life is busy. Meal prep, shopping, and cooking...every single day...can become a drag. A duty. Something that sucks the life out of you. No more! Here's one of may favorite easy (less than 15 minutes) dinners, and the strategy behind it, to make the most of your cooking time so you can do other things! We're talking, nourishing, delicious, thoughtful meals, in less time. Want in? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes @ https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/pages/recipes-from-the-apex-nutrition-podcast Also follow me on IG @ apexnutritionadventure and FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC to stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! | |||
| Episode 11 - My #1 Recommended Supplement for Recovery Nutrition | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:24:46 | |
Ready for better recovery? If you are an athlete who's pushing her or himself, it is your responsibility to give your body the nourishing nutrients it needs to repair itself and prepare for the next time. How? Improve your recovery game! Today, I share my #1 recommended supplement for recovery nutrition PLUS my all-time go-to recipe for a recovery drink. So good, so easy! Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes @ https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/pages/recipes-from-the-apex-nutrition-podcast Also follow me on IG @ apexnutritionadventure and FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC to stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! | |||
| Episode 10 - Get the #1 Toxin Out of Your Diet with This Recipe | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:20:05 | |
Did you know the #1 toxin in modern diets is likely in your dinner? Tonight?!? Here's a simple switch you can make to improve your health rather than degrade your body. It's delicious, easy, and life-changing. Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes @ https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/pages/recipes-from-the-apex-nutrition-podcast Also follow me on IG @ apexnutritionadventure and FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC to stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! Episode Sources: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 | |||
| Episode 9 - #1 Toxin in the Modern Diet (It's in Your Pantry Right Now) | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:23:43 | |
| Episode 8 - Gratitude Can Change Your Health & Life | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:12:09 | |
Did you know that daily, ongoing, honest gratitude can change your health in real, tangible ways? It's free and it's available to everyone. Here's a short episode with one of my all-time favorite quotes. Research Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9737736 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25222798 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25813987 https://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/welcome/features/2015-2016/11/20151125_gratitude.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25114026 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3964803/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18461094 http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.324.4175&rep=rep1&type=pdf https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1359105312439733 | |||
| Episode 7 - The Easy Weekday Marinara that Will Beat Bobby Flay | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:09:12 | |
Some of us don't have professional kitchens, sous chefs, and peaceful dinnertimes. Some of us have toddlers pulling on our pants, teens with homework questions, and about 30 minutes to pull it altogether. This recipe is for those weeknights. Here's how you can put a delicious dinner on the table everyone will love. Want to know more about antioxidants: Episode 6 - High Antioxidant Foods Want the recipe? Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes @ https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/pages/recipes-from-the-apex-nutrition-podcast Also follow me on IG @ apexnutritionadventure and FB @ Apex Nutrition LLC to stay up to date on all things Apex Nutrition! | |||
| Episode 6 - 7 Amazing Dirt-Cheap High Antioxidant Foods | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:32:01 | |
Want to know a nutrition secret? Some of the least expensive, common, foods are amazingly high in antioxidants. Sure, an exotic berry from the other side of the world might be great, but ya don't need it. Here are 7 dirt-cheap high-antioxidant super foods, many likely grown seasonally where you live, in your pantry or local grocer right now. One more thing: Athletes require more antioxidants than sedentary folks because they produce more free radicals due to high levels of activity (and biochemical reactions). So, dig in and then let me know your favorite easy high-antioxidant foods @ podcast@apexnutritionllc.com. | |||
| Episode 5 - 7 Sports Drink Myths | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:31:58 | |
Confused about sports drinks? There's almost as much misinformation out there about sports drinks as there are sports drinks in the grocery store aisle! How can you know what to drink AND get all the nutrition you need to perform your best? Kelli separates fact from fiction with the help of Bobby Boucher in this informative Training Nutrition Thursday episode. BONUS: Have kid or teen athletes in your household? Make sure to listen in on Kelli's thoughts for their performance fuel. More info/videos - Training Nutrition Basics: https://youtu.be/EeCjYcQBhSA 5 Keys to Training Nutrition: https://youtu.be/CHE9hkQw3NM Carborocket: www.carborocket.com Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes including this Homemade Sports Drink @ https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/pages/recipes-from-the-apex-nutrition-podcast | |||
| Episode 4 - Circumstances Vs Opportunities (on Hump Daaaaayyyy!) | 17 Nov 2021 | 00:09:59 | |
We all face circumstances. Good, bad, & yes, ugly. I like how Bruce Lee described his circumstances best. On Wednesdays, I like talking about motivational quotes, stories, and more. I'm starting with one of my favorites. What do you think? Does this quote resonate with you? What are some of your favorites? Let's get over this hump together! | |||
| Episode 3 - Overnight Oats & a Bowl of Beta-Glucan (beta-what?!?) | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:18:35 | |
Some people eat grains like there's no tomorrow. Some people are terrified grains will make them fat and foggy. What? There's a lot of information, misinformation, and everything in between out there about grains. Here are some grain facts, a description of the nutrients in oats, and how to make my favorite high-protein oatmeal without hardly lifting a finger. Yum and done! Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes @ https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/pages/recipes-from-the-apex-nutrition-podcast
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| Episode 2 - The Nutrition Crux for Athletes | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:31:30 | |
There is a simple yet powerful crux you need to know to set the foundation for all your nutrition options as an athlete. It's this "crux" that will help you: *obtain the strength to weight ratio you want *have more energy each day *give your body the fuel it needs in training EVEN IF trying to lose weight/fat *lose weight without feeling a deficit in energy *recover better This crux is the foundation for Apex Nutrition Plans. Overcome it, and you'll know exactly how and what to use to Fuel Right. Ready? It's easy. It's simple. You can start putting it into practice TODAY! | |||
| Episode 1 - Apex Nutrition Podcast Intro | 12 Nov 2021 | 00:16:02 | |
The Apex Nutrition Podcast is back! This short intro will give you an idea of what's coming up & a recipe for The World's Best Snack EVER. Really. If you want to learn to nourish your body and fuel your adventure, this show is for you. It's laid-back, informative, actionable, and fun. Kelli Jennings, RD is an athlete's athlete & nutritionist. She's been there, she consulted there, and she's loved every minute of helping athletes (1000s) thrive. On trails, slopes, mountainsides, and now, waves! Let great nutrition become your secret weapon. Pull up a chair and enjoy. Find Apex Nutrition Podcast Recipes at: https://www.apexnutritionllc.com/pages/recipes-from-the-apex-nutrition-podcast | |||