2014 Olympic Hopefuls Share Favorite Eats and Treats

What do your favorite Olympians really eat? The food they choose fuels them to represent their country with pride in Sochi this year. We checked in with a few of your fav female athletes who shared their top dishes to enjoy during peak training…and their secret splurges, too!

 

Ashley Wagner  – Women’s Figure Skating

Her all-American taste and commitment to her health make Ashley a stellar competitor and figure of wellness on and off the ice!

Favorite Healthy Food:  Quinoa

Favorite Indulgence:  Apple pie with ice cream

Favorite dish to make:  Rosemary Lemon Chicken

 

Katie Uhlaender – Skeleton

This daredevil athlete shows her southern tastes with her dish of choice!

Favorite Healthy Food:  Spinach

Favorite Indulgence: Sweet potato fries

Favorite dish to make:  Barbecued beef

 

Heather McPhie – Freestyle Skiing: Moguls

This former gymnast and female moguls pioneer stays in top shape with green smoothies.

Favorite Healthy Food:  Hummus (Check out our Top 5 favorite flavors of hummus here!)

Favorite Indulgence: Pizza

Favorite dish to make:  Smoothies with kale, spinach and fruit

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Hilary Knight – Ice Hockey

Fun Fact: Hilary scored the fastest goal in Olympic hockey history at only 53 seconds during Saturday’s win vs. Finland. How does she do it? Cake and ice cream!

Favorite Healthy Food:  Oatmeal

Favorite Indulgence:  Skinny Cow Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Sandwich

Favorite Dish to Make:  Double layer chocolate cake (Glad we’re not the only ones!)

You can find a full rundown of schedules, athlete videos, Olympic protocols and more at NBCOlympics.com or TeamUSA.org.

by Katie McGrath