Updated Jan 18, 2017
Olympic athletes spend years fine-tuning their diet. Whether we compete professionally or simply want to push ourselves harder in the gym, we can learn from world-class athletes about the nutrition tips that propel them to a gold medal.
At the last Summer Olympic Games, athletes ate an approximate combined total of 19 tonnes of eggs and 330 tonnes of vegetables and fruits. As we prepare for this year’s Summer Olympics in Brazil, looking at what professional athletes use to fuel their workouts gives us insights into our own sports nutrition.
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