Meet Brooke Nuneviller
Volleyball Superstar
Discover how former University of Oregon volleyball star Brooke Nuneviller stays fueled on and off the court through smart nutrition, intentional meal prepping, and balanced eating. From satisfying sweet cravings with simple blueberry yogurt bark to whipping up easy vegetarian chickpea tacos, Brooke shares her go-to recipes alongside honest insights from her personal journey toward peak athletic performance. Dive in to explore her favorite recipes, learn how shifting her mindset around food transformed her energy, and get inspired to fuel your body for everyday success.
Have you always been a healthy eater?
Not necessarily. I really stepped up my nutrition game in my sophomore year of college.
What inspired you to do so?
After my freshman year of college, I felt that my body was holding me back from being the best athlete and volleyball player I could be. With that being said, I started taking a particular interest in my nutrition, how I was fueling my body, and what exactly I wanted my body composition to be. More importantly, I wanted to feel great while competing.
What difference did you notice this change in eating habits made?
This made a tremendous difference. I noticed myself jumping higher, moving faster, and having more energy throughout my day to get tasks done more efficiently. I also grew confident in my body throughout my process.
What types of changes did you make?
I emphasized eating more proteins and fresh produce and limited some carb intake. Something that I found crucial in my journey of healthy eating was not entirely cutting out certain foods that I enjoy. There’s always room for your favorite dessert but in moderation.
What insights can you share about your journey to healthier food choices?
I struggled at the beginning of my nutrition journey because my main concern was getting that number on the scale to go down. I wanted this to happen as quickly as possible. What I soon learned was that any sort of change in your body composition is a process, and if you want to maintain a certain physique, you are going to have to love and enjoy the process. I also want to note that within college I have had many different physiques, and the one where I was at my lowest weight, I was not the happiest, and I was not performing at my optimal capacity. I want to emphasize that there are so many different components that go into a number on a scale, so don’t feed into that. Feed into the foods that make your body feel and perform the best!
meal preparation
Crushing Your Cravings
PAC-12 outside hitter Brooke Nuneviller shares one of her favorite recipes that helps her stay fueled before, during, and after intense volleyball training and games. For a healthy option that satisfies sweet cravings, blueberry yogurt bark is Brooke’s go-to. If it fuels a volleyball star, it’ll fuel you
Let's Taco 'Bout Chickpeas
Managing a busy schedule is tough for many athletes. To stay healthy, fueled, and satisfied, Brooke stays on top of her game with weekly meal prepping — here she demonstrates a delicious vegetarian option with chickpea tacos and cilantro-lime crema.