438: Why Nutrition Culture Fails (And How to Fix It) | Daniel Davey pt 1

Join us for an in-depth conversation with performance nutritionist Daniel Davey, who has worked with elite teams including Dublin senior football and Leinster Rugby. In this episode, Daniel shares the realities of creating lasting cultural change around nutrition and lifestyle habits in high-performance environments.

What You'll Learn:

Daniel reveals why presentations and workshops alone don't create change, and why the real impact comes from ongoing conversations and relationships with athletes. He discusses the critical role of leadership buy-in, the importance of meeting athletes where they are, and why milk in the fridge and bananas on the counter might matter more than elaborate meal plans.

We explore the often-overlooked reality that even elite athletes—including national record holders—struggle with basic nutrition habits. Daniel shares powerful stories about what it means to truly care about athletes' development, from showing up at games to understanding someone's lemon zest and honey dressing.

Key Topics:

• Why coach commitment is the single most powerful driver of nutrition culture
• The limitations of one-off workshops vs. continuous support
• How to have meaningful conversations that create lasting behavior change
• Understanding energy management: physical, mental, and emotional
• The pyramid of nutrition priorities (and why everyone wants to start at the top)
• Red, orange, and green days: a simple framework for planning your week
• Why the real work isn't about meal plans—it's about understanding the person

Perfect for: Coaches, performance staff, athletes, and anyone interested in creating sustainable change in high-performance environments.

Whether you're working with professional athletes or building culture in any competitive setting, Daniel's insights will change how you think about nutrition, behavior change, and what it really means to support performance.

Daniel Davey’s Website: daveynutrition.com (for recipes, articles, and consultation info).

Books by Daniel Davey: Eat Up, Raise Your Game and Eat Up: The Next Level.

Daniel Davey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-davey-8326a839/

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