Lindsey Vonn: What I Eat in a Day

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For U.S. Ski team star Lindsey Vonn,her body is her work.

As an athlete, burning a lot of energy means Ineed to eat healthy and eat well, she tells PEOPLE exclusively in the new issue, on newsstands Friday. I make sure everything I eat is fresh and that I prepare it myself so I know what Im eating.

So what are her diet staples during ski season?I eat a lotof protein and carbs to stay a healthy weight while Im training and to get enough energy, but I opt for healthier versions, like almond butter instead of peanut butter and pumpernickelbread instead of white bread.

Vonn, 30, (who is dating fellow athlete Tiger Woods), logged a daily food diary for PEOPLE, which reveals her secrets for maintaining her toned 510 frame and endurance during training season.

HydrationThree liters of water (13 glasses) a day

BreakfastOne small cappuccino with skim milkThree scrambled eggsFruit salad: cantaloupe, strawberries and blueberries

LunchSalad with walnuts, dried cranberries and balsamic vinaigretteGrilled chicken breast with green beans and steamed carrots on the side

DinnerSpaghetti Bolognese (full portion) at restaurant

SnackOne handful of almondsHalf of a milk chocolate bar

Total Calories: 1,643

Lindsey starts the day strong with one of my favorite combos: fruit and eggs, says dietitian Keri Glassman of NutritiousLife.com. Her lunch is solid with healthy fat fromnuts, lean protein from chicken and anitoxidants from the veggies, but she could certainly afford a few more carbs in there from sweet potatoes or chickpeas on the side or in her salad especially when training hard!

As for that plate of pasta? The bolognese could be better balancedwith some greens on the side, but good for her for treating herself to a little chocolate and maintaining portion control of half a bar!

According to the FDA, it is recommended that women should eat at least 1,200 calories per day, and men should eat at least 1,800 calories per day.

Michelle Ward

Source: http://greatideas.people.com/2015/04/10/lindsey-vonn-nutrition-food-diary/