The Surprising Meal Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky Eats for Lunch Every Single Day

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The Surprising Meal Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky Eats for Lunch Every Single Day originally appeared on Men's Fitness.
To achieve Olympic gold medal athlete status, you have to eat like one.
Katie Ledecky—one of the most decorated female swimmers in history—knows a thing or two about fueling for performance. With 14 Olympic medals to her name, including nine golds, Ledecky recently revealed to EatingWell the high-protein food she eats almost every single day for lunch: omelets.
"Given how long I've been in the sport, you can't have the same things every single day or every single year, but I do find that once I find something that is working well that keeps me fueled before and after practice, I'll stick with it," Ledecky told EatingWell."I found that with my omelet that I make myself in the middle of the day. Of course, I mix up what vegetables I'm throwing in my omelet or what kind of toast I'm having, but for the most part, I get into a routine and I've found what works."
The only meal she experiments with and switches up is dinner.
Eggs are a great source of protein, and omelets take that nutrition up a notch, especially when loaded with fiber-rich veggies.
If you're inspired to cook like a champ, cookbook author Marie Simmons shared a few ways to upgrade your omelet game with Men's Fitness: use fresh farm eggs, don't fear the yolk, sauté your fillings first, cook with olive oil instead of butter for a healthier option, and use low heat to avoid over-browning.
Because who says omelets are just for breakfast? Eat like Ledecky and try them for lunch this week.The Surprising Meal Olympic Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky Eats for Lunch Every Single Day first appeared on Men's Fitness on Aug 5, 2025
This story was originally reported by Men's Fitness on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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