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Optimal Nutrition for Tendon Recovery with Jordi Sullivan 

Episode Summary:
In this episode, Brodie is joined by sports dietitian Jordi Sullivan, founder of The Fight Dietitian, to unpack one of the most overlooked aspects of injury rehab: nutrition. While the conversation begins with general performance nutrition, the focus soon shifts to actionable strategies for tendon recovery, particularly for those overcoming proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT).

Jordi shares his evidence-based, no-nonsense advice on calories, macronutrients, micronutrients, and supplements, while offering simple frameworks to help injured athletes support healing and stay on track with their rehab goals.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why calorie intake is essential—especially during injury
• How to calculate protein needs and why it’s vital for tissue repair
• A breakdown of carbs and fats: their role in recovery and daily fueling
• How to spot signs of under-fuelling, both short- and long-term
• When (and if) supplements like collagen, vitamin D, and protein powders are worth using
• How to keep nutrition simple without sacrificing results
• What recreational runners can learn from elite athlete routines—without overdoing it
• The “factory” analogy to understand how your body uses food to heal

Guest Bio:

Jordi Sullivan is a qualified dietitian with a Master’s in Dietetics and a background in exercise and nutrition science. He works with a wide range of athletes including combat sport professionals, endurance runners, and team sport athletes. Through The Fight Dietitian, Jordi and his team specialize in helping athletes optimize performance, recovery, and injury resilience using practical, science-backed nutrition.

Resources & Links:

• Visit The Fight Dietitian Website
• Website ‘PDF Guides & Courses’
• Follow Jordi: @the_fightdietitian
• Follow Lauren (Endurance Specialist): @thexfitdietitian

Key Quotes:

“If you’re under-fuelling long-term, your body starts shutting down systems it can’t afford to run. That includes your bones, immune system, and even your mood.” – Jordi Sullivan“Supplements should supplement your diet—not replace a poor one. Start with food first.” – Jordi Sullivan

Tune In If:

• You’re recovering from PHT or any injury and want to optimize your healing
• You want clarity on protein, carbs, fats, and how much you really need
• You’re curious about collagen, vitamin C, and other trendy recovery supplements
• You want to stop guessing and start fuelling your body the smart way

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