Behind every Olympic performance is a fueling strategy designed not just for race day, but months and years of training. For Jessie Diggins, Olympic gold medal skier, and Frank Del Duca, Team USA bobsled driver, nutrition is a daily practice that supports recovery, mental focus and resilience in extreme winter conditions.
“Day-to-day fueling has been really important to my longevity,” Diggins tells TODAY.com. “I don’t focus on fueling my body only on race days. I consciously think about it every day, whether I am training, recovering or racing.”
She looks for simple ways to boost nutrition throughout the day, like adding nuts and seeds to meals or prepping ingredients ahead of heavy training blocks. Over time, her mindset has shifted from reactive to proactive.
Early in her career, Diggins thought fueling was something you did only around big workouts and races. “Now I see it as something I do all day, every day. Food isn’t just calories — it’s a way to nourish and take care of your body.”
Read Full Article Here
