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Eleanor Baker MS, RDN, CSSD

What Nutrition Strategies Elite Athletes Are Zeroing In On In 2025

Published 7 months ago • 2 min read

Provisions for Peaking

by Eleanor Baker, MS, RDN, CSSD

Hi Reader,

There’s a fine line between being good—and being great.

The top athletes in the world don’t just train harder. They train smarter—by planning ahead, mastering the small details, and staying open to new strategies that give them the edge.

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the American Sport and Performance Dietetians Association Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. It was an inspiring weekend surrounded by the best sports dietitians in the U.S. and around the world. We shared the latest science-backed strategies for helping athletes unlock their potential—in both sport and life.

Some of the top topics we explored included:

  • Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
  • Disordered eating and sustainable recovery
  • Iron deficiency anemia
  • Smart and safe supplementation
  • Biomarker testing for data-driven nutrition
  • Female athlete nutrition through all life stages​​

These are the exact areas I support my clients with every day.

If you’re feel you have plateaued with your progress, are unsure about what, when and how much to eat to fuel your body, or want to understand how your nutrition can take your performance to the next level - let's talk! I currently have 5 spots open for new clients, and I’d love to help you feel and perform at your best.

Schedule a time to chat with myself, Sports Dietitian Eleanor Baker, to ask questions, get answers and take the next step in your high performance journey.

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Client Testimony

Progress is greater than perfection

"I didn't get the victory sadly, but I gained a ton of respect from everyone in attendance. I fought a much more experienced fighter in his home area and I ALMOST won, but I came up short on the judges scorecards.

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I made my weight class easily and I felt strong. I dominated my opponent for the majority of the fight. I got knocked down though, and that's what cost me the victory. Anyway, thanks a million for your advice again, and helping me perform to my best! Every experience makes me better."

  • Christopher Puryear

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Sports and Performance Nutrition Consulting

Whether you're chasing a personal best, recovering from injury, or optimizing your health from the inside out, Eleanor Baker, MS, RD, CSSD combines advanced sports nutrition strategies with medical nutrition therapy to help you perform at your best.

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As a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, Eleanor offers data-driven, personalized coaching designed for athletes who want to feel stronger, recover faster, and stay active for life.

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​Achieve lasting performance, resilience, and well-being—with elite-level support tailored just for you.

On Seeing Whats Possible...

I started competing in running again after an 8 year hiatus. Fueled by the encouragement of my peers, I dove back into the sport. My biggest goals have been to have fun with it and see what I am capable 🤠.

I've had some great starts in trail running at the 30 and 50K distances and recently ran my first road marathon finishing in 2:47 (which included a 2 min break to massage a flared toe that almost led to a DNF 😅).

Over the next month, I am training at altitude between Flagstaff and Tahoe as I prepare for the Broken Arrow 46K. During this time, I'm still actively working with clients on the road and practicing what I preach every day!

​Join me on my journey :)

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Have a rad day!

Eleanor Baker MS, RD, CSSD

Holistic Sports Dietitian | Elite Trail Runner

​Elevated Nutrition and Wellness​

Eleanor Baker MS, RDN, CSSD

Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics

Hello! My name is Eleanor and I am a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), founder of Elevated Nutrition and Wellness and the Sports Nutrition Consultant for UC Santa Barbara Athletics. Since 2016, I have helped athletes and active individuals fuel smarter, recover faster, and heal through simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle interventions. I combine my clinical expertise with a personalized, high-performance approach to help clients achieve lasting results so they can live happier and healthier lifestyles.

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