Nutrition

Fueling America’s greats: Cade Cowell shares his go-to peanut butter smoothie

Smoothies are one of the secret weapons in star athletes’ diets as a healthy smoothie is a great way to start the day and for post-workout recovery.

One of the most common ingredients found in smoothies for athletes are peanuts. From providing sustained energy to aiding in muscle recovery, athletes can always rely on peanuts to aid in their diets.

American soccer star Cade Cowell adds peanuts to his favorite smoothie. Cowell not only represents his nation on the worldwide soccer stage but also plays for one of the biggest and most popular teams in Mexico.

Fueling America’s greats: Helen Maroulis shows off her special smoothie recipe

Recovery is crucial to every athlete whether it’s a star soccer player or a legendary wrestler like Helen Maroulis.

Maroulis is one of the greatest wrestlers in United States’ history with a litany of triumphs, accolades and her iconic first place finish in Brazil in 2016. Part of what comes with being the most dominant wrestlers on the planet is the right fuel.

Smoothies and athletics can go hand-and-hand as they’re quick to make and extremely healthy depending on the ingredients used. One ingredient that athletes can always rely on for recovery is peanuts.

United in Sport: How two American star athletes fuel performance

Representing the United States is arguably the greatest honor for an American athlete regardless of the sport. Women’s wrestling superstar Helen Maroulis, with a gold medal in 2016 and a bronze in 2020, stands as a seasoned champion. Rising soccer star Cade Cowell, on the other hand, is part of the next generation of soccer players ready to make his mark.

Despite the differences in their sports – wrestling and soccer – Helen and Cade are united by a passion for competition, love of country, and a focused approach to fueling performance.

Road to the pros: Femi Awodesu shares his journey and recipe to make jump from college to pros

The jump from college soccer to the professional level is a steep challenge few players are capable of surmounting. 23-year-old aspiring defensive talent Femi Awodesu is a prime example of a determined player looking to rise his way to the top.

Awodesu is a star defender from Philadelphia who excelled in his four years at Penn State. He dominated in his final seasons in 2022 and 2023 being named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year and one of the best in the college landscape.

Peanut Power with Chef T: Peanut Butter Bananas Foster

There’s an old myth out there that you can’t enjoy any desserts when you’re training as a top athlete. Chef Teren Green, or “Chef T” as the professional athletes he cooks for call him, is here to disprove that.

Chef T makes meals, snacks and even desserts for the best of the best including the U.S. women’s soccer team that went on to become world champions in 2019.

Green’s Peanut Butter Bananas Foster is a healthier alternative to your favorite desserts while still satisfying that sweet tooth.

Peanut Power with Chef T: Peanut Butter Banana Protein Balls

Chef Teren Green or “Chef T” as his athletes belovingly know him, is a top chef who found his niche making meals for the world’s best athletes. He was the mastermind providing the fuel for the U.S. women’s soccer team when they brought home the trophy in 2019.

Peanuts are one of his favorite tools in his food arsenal as they are an important part of the recovery process for athletes and their diets.

Peanut Power with Chef T: Crunchy Peanut Sushi

Chef Teren Green or “Chef T” as his athletes belovingly know him, is a top chef who found his niche making meals for the world’s best athletes. He was the mastermind providing the fuel for the U.S. women’s soccer team when they brought home the trophy in 2019.

In this recipe we see a crossover between the power of peanuts combined with the ever-popular sushi dish. The Crunchy Peanut Sushi includes peanuts which athletes eat for recovery, along with vegetables and fruit.

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