The Physical Mindset Podcast

Today I have a with me a very special guest. Jessica Issacs is the Lead Sports Dietitian for the Los Angeles Clippers. She has been working with them for the past almost 2 years. Her experience ranges from the Collegiate level with UCLA to the Mamba Academy and now the Los Angeles Clippers. While working for UCLA, she worked alongside the men’s and woman’s basketball team where she provided a high level of nutrition for those athletes. She know works for the Clippers where she helps out with player diets, recommendation of supplements, food recommendation.She works hand in hand with the Strength and Conditioning Coach, player chefs, Physical Therapist etc, to help provide the highest level of performance for the athletes. We talk about processed food, substances that can be in food that is actually harmful for athletes, vitamins that can be beneficial and also how Creatine can help enhance athletic performance and delay fatigue as well as help protect the brain and improve recovery post-concussion. We touch on the fact that a new review found over 28% of supplements tested were contaminated with undeclared substances, posing a risk of unintentional doping for athletes? The more you know! We talked a lot in this episode so make sure you tap that follow button for more!You can follow Jessica Issacs on instagram @jessicathesportsrd if you want to see her funny videos about nutrition. They are a joy to watch and you’ll always learn something new!