"When the snow from competition settles, the world's best athletes swap the finish line for the dinner plate. We asked members of Team USA competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics what they crave after going for the gold. Forget rigid diets and hyper-calibrated protein shakes. These Olympians hunger for unadulterated comfort. Think cheesy, saucy chicken parm or classic pepperoni pizza drizzled with hot honey-even surf-and-turf is on the menu."
"I like mixing up a couple of sushi rolls, including my favorite salmon and lemon roll, which has a little fruity flavor. It's such a good meal to have with my family."
"I'm going for chicken Parmesan because it's salty, it's savory. There's a lot going on and it is really satisfying."
Members of Team USA competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics favor nostalgic comfort foods after competition. Many athletes prioritize hearty, savory dishes such as chicken Parmesan, cheesy pasta, pepperoni pizza with hot honey, and surf-and-turf. Protein-rich meals and pasta recur as common cravings across disciplines from snowboarders to figure skaters. Some athletes prefer family-style meals and familiar flavors—sushi rolls like salmon and lemon offer both novelty and comfort. Frequent travel reinforces yearning for nostalgic, unadulterated comfort foods. The athletes’ choices underscore individualized fueling habits rather than a single dietary approach on the road to victory.
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