Stephen Smith
Performance nutritionist
Stephen Smith (PhD, SENr) is performance nutritionist for Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre in Salzburg and tutor at the Institute of Performance Nutrition. He believes in a food first, evidence-informed approach to maximising the health and performance of athletes. He's passionate about providing relevant, easy-to-understand educational support to turn the science into applicable nutrition practice that improves health and performance. He's also committed to developing quality sports science and nutrition research that informs practice and ultimately improves the performance of athletes.
Recent articles by Stephen Smith
What are the most important nutrients for keeping your immune system healthy?
Nutritionist Stephen Smith explains how the right nutrition can help keep our immune system healthy so they can fight infections efficiently and effectively
What are the most important nutrients endurance athletes need in their diet?
Nutritionist Stephen Smith explains the most important nutrients endurance athletes need to include in their diet for maximum performance
The vitamin B complex: Why are the B vitamins important to athletes, and should you supplement?
Sports nutritionist Stephen Smith explains all you need to know about the different B vitamins and when, or whether, athletes should supplement
Vitamin E: What is it and why is it important to athletes?
Vitamin E is important for your immune system and protecting you against free radicals released by exercise, says sports nutritionist Stephan Smith. Here he explains all you need to know about this important vitamin
Vitamin C: What it is and why it’s important to athletes
Vitamin C is well-known for its role in keeping your immune system healthy, but its importance doesn't end there says sports nutritionist Stephen Smith. Here he explains all you need to know about this important vitamin
Vitamin D: why it's important for athletes and when you should take it
Vitamin D has gained some popularity over recent years, and most athletes now include it in their daily vitamin routine. Sports nutritionist Stephan Smith explains all you need to know about this important vitamin
Why can you experience loss of appetite during training?
Does working out make you lose your appetite? This is not unusual, says nutritionist Stephen Smith. Here's why…
What's the difference between BMI and BMR?
Performance nutritionist Stephan Smith explains the difference between BMI and BMR, and why BMR is more relevant for athletes
Get lean for tri: Does it matter what time of day you eat?
Want to get lean for tri and wondering if there is a best time to eat to maximise muscle gain and weight loss? Sports nutritionist Stephen Smith has this advice for meal times
What is the FODMAP diet?
Suffer from gastrointestinal issues when racing and training, and heard the FODMAP diet could help? Sports nutritionist Stephen Smith explains...
How does endurance sport affect your digestive system?
Understanding how your body works is crucial if you want to perform at your best. Sports nutritionist Stephen Smith explains how endurance sport affects your digestive system