Allen Tran is the High Performance Dietitian and Chef for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. As a member of the USSA Sport Science department, he oversees the delivery of high quality foods to fuel the athletes of the U.S. Olympic Ski & Snowboard teams. Allen has a diverse background, previously working in fine dining at the prestigious French Laundry restaurant in Napa Valley, CA, as well as holding two Master’s degrees from the University of Utah in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science. In combining culinary training with being a registered dietitian, Allen brings distinct expertise in the needs of the elite athlete/performer while paying keen attention also to the culinary side, the goal in making high performance food taste delicious.
“Potatoes are a key component of my nutrition toolbox, as potatoes are a whole food, dense in carbohydrates and key nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and complete protein (a surprise for many!). The chef side of me loves potatoes as they are easy to prepare, a familiar food and versatile in recipes, from roasted potatoes to cold potato salad.” – Allen Tran
Pre-Exercise Performance Meal Tips
Ready Time: 45 minutes
Portable Egg & Potato Mini Frittatas
Mini potato and egg frittatas are prepared in a muffin tin, perfect for on-the-go pre-workout breakfasts. A range of flavor customizations means there’s a frittata option for everyone to enjoy!
Expert Exercise Snack Ideas
Ready Time: 50 minutes
Portable Potato Cakes
Mashed potatoes are transformed into portable potato cakes for on-the-go exercise snacks. Flavor variations like Thai Lemongrass and French Herbs and Apples make customizing these snacks a breeze.
Planning for Post-Exercise Recovery
Ready Time: 85 minutes
Roasted Smashed Potatoes with Buffalo Blue Cheese
Enjoy the comforting flavors of buffalo sauce and blue cheese on top of smashed petite potatoes for a post-exercise potassium pick-me-up.
Ready Time: 80 minutes
Lemon, Rosemary & Parmesan Roasted Smashed Petite Potatoes
Colorful petite potatoes are boiled and then smashed and flavored with lemon, rosemary and Parmesan for a tasty way to re-fuel post-exercise.