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Kyle Chalmers makes a splash as Australian Almonds Athlete Ambassador
Young Riverina swimmers with new Australian Almonds Athlete Ambassador Kyle Chalmers at the Griffith Regional Aquatic Centre earlier this month. The Olympic swimming star shared his sports nutrition insights- and a love of almonds- with the next generation of swimmers.
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OLYMPIC swimming sensation Kyle Chalmers gave Riverina swimmers a rare insight into sports nutrition when he visited the Griffith Regional Aquatic Centre earlier this month to kick off his brand-new role as Athlete Ambassador for Australian Almonds. Young members of the Griffith Swimming Club rubbed shoulders with the 100m freestyle champion as he shared his insights on how diet and nutrition fuel his performance, both in and out of the pool.“ Whether you’ re an athlete or just looking for a healthy, delicious addition to your diet, almonds are packed with nutrients and I’ m proud to partner with Australian Almonds to help Aussies find new ways to give their daily diets a boost,” said Kyle.“ My fiancee Inge and I love using almonds when cooking at home— we
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I ' m proud to partner with Australian Almonds to help Aussies find new ways to give their daily diets a boost.
- Kyle Chalmers, Olympic swimmer add them to smoothies, salads, and even homemade snacks. They’ re an easy way to boost the flavour and nutrition of any meal while keeping us fuelled throughout the day.” For fitness and sports dietician, Simone Austin, the almond-hype is justified, with a handful a day of the tree nut shown to support muscle growth and reduce fatigue, making them great for professional athletes and Aussie kids alike.“ Almonds are a powerhouse of nutrients that have been shown to support growth and development, provide sustained energy, and support brain function, making them perfect for growing minds and bodies,” said Simone.“ Plus, with winter coming up, they’ re packed with Vitamin E, fibre and antioxidants that can boost your immune system and help you fight off the winter sniffles, simply by enjoying a tasty snack.” King Kyle’ s Ambassadorship with Australian Almonds comes as the industry body kicks off a three-