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How to Eat Like Olympian Misty May-Treanor While on the Road

7/16/2012 9:30:06 AM

Before hitting the sand to bump, set, and spike, Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor fuels her body with the right eats, which can be a challenge on the road.

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"You can make a meal out of anything; you just have to be smart about it," said May-Treanor, who met with The Daily Meal to share her tips on how to eat like an Olympian before heading off to London. "You've got to be a bit more creative."

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May-Treanor keeps nutritious food on hand even when she is in a hurry. Though it is tempting to indulge while traveling, May-Treanor says that moderation is key.

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"It's important to listen to your body," said May-Treanor. "It's OK to have things in moderation."

May-Treanor and her teammate Kerri Walsh are vying for a third gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games, having won gold in beach volleyball at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.

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"Everyone has an Olympian inside of you," said May-Treanor, who shares her tips for eating like an Olympian on the road.

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