Performance Nutrition Explained: A Virginia Beach Dietitian Shares What Actually Works

Cheryl Zonkowski, Registered Dietitian and founder of Catalyzt Nutrition in Virginia Beach, was recently featured on the Born Primitive Podcast, where she breaks down the difference between simply “eating healthy” and truly understanding how your body works. This episode focuses on performance nutrition principles that go beyond trends and instead support long-term, sustainable results.

In the conversation, Cheryl explains why many people struggle to see progress- even when they feel like they’re doing everything right. As a leading Virginia Beach nutrition expert, she emphasizes that real success comes from personalization, not generic advice. Topics include intuitive eating, how to build a nutrition plan tailored to your lifestyle, and why your relationship with food plays a major role in both physical performance and overall well-being.

The episode also covers practical factors that are often overlooked, such as the effects of late-night eating on digestion and sleep, and how small, intentional adjustments can improve energy and consistency.

If you’re looking for a clearer, more strategic approach to nutrition, this conversation offers insight into what actually works-and why!

🎥 Watch the full episode here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIB7QSgnAgw

Catalyzt Nutrition | Virginia Beach, VA

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