Angel Reese reunites with Reese\u2019s, teaming up with fellow WNBA star Paige Bueckers for a new collab.Reese shares her pre-game sushi ritual, hydration habits and improved healthy eating routine.She stresses balance over restriction\u2014and confesses she\u2019ll never be a fan of ketchup.<\/p>\n
One of the most iconic partnerships of 2024 was the WNBA\u2019s Angel Reese star turn on a limited-time box of Reese\u2019s Puffs cereal. And this year, Reese is teaming up with the brand once again\u2014and she\u2019s bringing a special guest along for the ride.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s amazing,\u201d Reese tells EatingWell. \u201cI’ve been a Reese’s girl for a really long time, and working with them has been great.\u201d Amid the brand\u2019s viral collaboration with Oreo\u2019s<\/a>, Reese partnered with fellow WNBA star Paige Bueckers for a \u201cperfect\u201d teamup.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \u201cI’ve known Paige for a long time because we’ve been playing against each other\u2014we kind of grew up playing against each other\u2014and then being in the same class, so it’s really cool to have two icons coming together,\u201d Reese says.\n<\/p>\n New York Knicks<\/p>\n Speaking of their careers, EatingWell was given the chance to speak with both Reese and Bueckers about their go-to meals pre- and post-game. While Reese shares that she relies on the team catering after the game, her pre-game meal is a ritual.\n<\/p>\n \u201cI like to eat nigiri or a sushi roll,\u201d she tells us. \u201cThat’s just my thing.\u201d Eating sushi<\/a> packed with omega-3 fatty acids is a great way to support your heart health. Plus, nigiri is packed with protein, making it a satisfying and energizing bite before an important matchup. She also shares that she focuses on getting in \u201ca lot of water\u201d before a game, and staying hydrated<\/a> is key before and after a lengthy workout.\n<\/p>\n Reese admits that her eating habits shifted between her rookie year and year two, but only for the better.\n<\/p>\n \u201cI eat healthy now,\u201d she says. \u201cI used to not eat healthy my rookie year because when I got out of college, I was used to eating whatever the team gave me. So it was an adjustment for me coming out of college and figuring it out on my own. But then my second year, I was able to have a chef and understand what it’s like to eat healthy. So now I eat way healthier than I used to. I definitely noticed a change.\u201d\n<\/p>\n This coincides with her current philosophy of eating well: it\u2019s about \u201cfinding a good routine, finding a balance.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \u201cI don’t think you have to cut out everything,\u201d Reese clarifies. \u201cI mean, I still do a little cheat meal here and there, and have a little sweet here and there, but I think it’s important to find your balance and what works for you.\u201d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Another important piece of advice Reese shares is the importance of prioritizing food in general. \u201cI think it is important to eat well, just figuring out what works for you and making sure you do eat,\u201d she says. \u201c[Just] because you don’t eat doesn’t mean that you’re going to \u2018slim out\u2019 or lose weight. I think you still have to eat the right things to continue to maintain muscle and weight.\u201d\n<\/p>\n She\u2019s absolutely right; not eating enough throughout the day is not a sustainable way to lose weight (if that is your goal). Instead, focus on high-fiber and high-protein foods that will help you power through the day feeling satisfied and focused.\n<\/p>\n