According to Katherine Johansen, a professor of nutrition here at UCI, nutrition is only one of many factors to consider in the journey to health. It is also important to consider stress management, sleep, drug use and of course exercise.
Nutrition just seems to be one of the most controllable factors.
In an average day, Anastas consumes around 4,000 calories, and burns around 1,500 in practice. Before practice, Anastas likes to have a banana, then she usually has oatmeal with an apple, brown sugar, cinnamon and soymilk mixed in. For lunch, she has a burrito with pinto beans, rice, avocado, and salsa. Later, for a snack she has a Power bar, a granola bar or an apple. Then for dinner she usually has cous-cous with vegetables and tofu.