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Allyson Felix became the most decorated sprinter in American history as she clinched her 11th medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020. Felix has been on track and field for quite a while, and when everyone thought she was going to retire, she again reached the Olympic podium.

She competed in her first Olympic Games as a mother this year. Allyson had to go through a dangerous surgery during the birth of her child, but even after medical complications, Felix maintained her fitness.

Allyson Felix’s diet for the Tokyo Olympics 2020

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Diet is indeed an important part of an athlete’s life. Even Olympic legend Usain Bolt had mentioned the importance of yam as the secret to his incredible speed at the track. Another Olympic legend, Allyson, who just created history in Tokyo, opened up about her diet to stay fit.

Felix revealed all the greens she eats to stay healthy and fit. “I usually keep breakfast light: yogurt and granola. In transit to the gym, I’ll have an acai bowl or some type of smoothie. Lunch is a salad with protein and fruit. And then for dinner (that’s my biggest meal) I eat a lot of fish, brown rice or sweet potatoes and veggies. Asparagus is one of my favorites. And zucchini.”?

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Olympic legend Allyson Felix reveals her soul food

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Apart from incredible performances on the track, Felix also likes to bake and for her cooking is a way of expressing love. The Felix family loves the cinnamon rolls baked by the sprinting legend.

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Felix also talked about the soul food that reminds her of home and family. It is black-eyed peas, mac, and cheese, rice and gravy, catfish. And after a hectic day on the field, Allyson likes to treat herself with some wine, which helps us relax. After her win at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Felix must have gone back home to bake some cinnamon rolls for her two and a half-year-old daughter and family to celebrate.

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