Optimizing energy and productivity during busy seasons with Leslie Bonci

Sleep and healthy habits are often the first to be deprioritized during busy seasons on the farm. Join registered dietitian and sports dietitian Leslie Bonci and host Kimmi Devaney for an energetic discussion about how to feel great and set ourselves up for success when life gets busy. Bonci has worked with several professional sports teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, and shares tips to improve sleep quality, enhance stress management and improve overall nutrition, along with some insights into working with professional athletes.

Connect with Bonci:

http://activeeatingadvice.com/

BonciLJ1@gmail.com

Episode breakdown:

• [~1:15] About Bonci and why she is passionate about helping others with nutrition
• [~2:40] Where to start with nutrition
• [~4:20] What a healthy plate looks like
• [~7:05] Tips to incorporate more produce
• [~8:50] How to develop a more balanced mindset with nutrition
• [~10:35] F&F concept: fiber and fluid
• [~14:00] Grab-and-go meal planning and preparation for busy days
• [~20:00] How nutrition impacts stress and resilience
• [~22:50] How stress changes eating patterns and how to combat this
• [~26:45] Tips to improve sleep
• [~30:55] Which aspects of nutrition that Bonci recommends people track and monitor
• [~34:15] Tools and trackers that can help with nutrition and wellness
• [~36:45] Incorporating movement and exercise into busy days
• [~42:00] Rapid-fire questions