“I try not to eat too many animal products; for example, I don't drink milk anymore. I’ve tried to reduce the amount of meat I consume and I have a lot of vegetables and fruit. I also eat a lot of carbohydrates because that’s the best source of energy. The same with good fats; I love nuts and avocados.”
The two-time women's Champions League winner (with Wolfsburg back in 2012/13 and 2013/14) also takes her nutrition to the next level, in the form of supplements to boost her health and fitness. “It’s important to take protein powder, creatine and collagen, and vitamin D in the winter – I highly recommend that,” she says. “Collagen is important for strengthening ligaments. I’ve had a few problems with my knees over the past couple of years, so collagen is there to strengthen the whole structure of my ligaments. Creatine is there so that I can
lift heavier weights without gaining too much
weight myself.”
And what about her top tips for Champions Journal readers? “I think it’s generally very important to eat fruit and vegetables every day,” she says. “And if you’re in the world of fitness you should take protein powder in water, milk or vegan alternatives after training. Mix it and down it; it tastes good.”
That sounds like a good mantra to live by if you ask us: mix it and down it, people.
