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I'm an Olympian. Here are 8 of my favorite easy dinners.

Gemma AcheampongSep 26, 2021, 19:42 IST

I let myself eat whatever I'm craving, in moderation.Gemma Acheampong

I'm a Ghanaian Olympian and semiprofessional athlete who loves meal-prepping my dinners.
Adding vegetables to tried and true favorites like pasta is an easy way to make a well-rounded meal.
Allowing yourself room to eat what you want, like burgers or tacos, can help keep you on track.

Burgers are filling and easy to throw together.

I can switch up the protein of my burgers. Gemma Acheampong

You can pack a lot of flavor into fried rice.

I like to make my fried rice with kimchi. Gemma Acheampong

I haven't always been a salad fan, but I've found some flavor combinations that really work.

Salads don't have to be boring. Gemma Acheampong

When I want to make a big batch meal, I turn to soups and stews.

I can make a big pot at the beginning of the week so I have leftovers. Gemma Acheampong

Pasta is a crowd favorite, and it's super easy to make.

Pasta is filling, and it can be super flavorful Gemma Acheampong

There are endless taco-filling possibilities.

I like to switch up the protein in my tacos. Gemma Acheampong

Protein and veggies with rice is a staple meal formula.

This meal doesn't take a lot of prep or extra thought. Gemma Acheampong

Every once in a while, I'll order a fresh meal kit to make dinner planning easier.

Meal kits are great for busy nights. Gemma Acheampong

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