Dr. Matteo Capodaglio is a performance nutrition coach who specializes in working with elite athletes. He is the founder of CAPONUTRITION, a company that provides tailored nutrition coaching to athletes from a variety of disciplines, including ADCC and IBJJF champions, UFC title contenders, NHL and NFL players, professional motorcycle racers, and Rugby 15 national team members. Over the course of his career, Dr. Capodaglio has worked with the likes rising UFC Lightweight Division Star Arman Tsarukyan, BJJ World Champion Dante Leon, and UFC Middleweight contender Marvin Vettori.

Dr. Capodaglio's approach to nutrition is based on evidence-based science, and he emphasizes the importance of food in both athletic performance and overall well-being. He believes that athletes should enjoy their food, and he incorporates elements of Italian cuisine into his coaching. So what's the secret to eating well, long-term, without losing the flavors and varieties that make food so enjoyable? Let's ask Dr. Capodaglio.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
22:42 - Brought up Italian - Starting My Life in Italy
31:40 - Fight Time - Getting into MMA
38:10 - Wholly Unprepared - My First American Fight Camp
46:54 - Career Stepping Stones - Becoming a Nutritionist
58:07 - Easing Anxieties - Getting Clients to Listen
01:05:18 - I'm An MMA Nutritionist - Ask Me Anything!
01:11:09 - What's Best For The Fighter - Conflicts with Coaches
01:27:44 - Swinging at Windmills - How to Grapple with an MMA fighter
01:35:34 - Nutrition Recommendations - Electrolytes, Calories, & Cheat Meals
02:00:12 - Funny Fighters - Comedy Lessons Learned Ringside
02:09:53 - The Great Migration - Why I Moved To America
02:18:03 - Cultural Differences - Living Between Italy and The United States
02:27:23 - Tourist Traps - Food & Places Worth Visiting In The U.S.
02:38:01 - Cooking with Patreon - Eating Great Food with Dr. Capodaglio
02:45:06 - Canines in Italy - How Working Dogs Work Overseas

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Support Matteo Capodaglio -

Website: https://caponutrition.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@caponutrition

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcapodaglio

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