Women's Health February 27, 2026 0 Comments

You Won’t Believe Which Childhood Favorite Fuels Basketball Star Cameron Brink’s Unstoppable Pre-Game Energy!

Ever wonder what fuels a powerhouse like Cameron Brink as she storms into the 2026 Unrivaled playoffs? Spoiler alert: it’s not just talent and hustle—it’s a meticulously crafted balance of carbs and protein that keeps her slam-dunking high night after night. You might be surprised to learn that amidst all the online chatter, Cam’s diet busts myths left and right. From childhood favorites like peanut butter & jelly sandwiches making a comeback to power breakfasts loaded with oats, chia seeds, and protein powder, her nutrition game is as fierce as her moves on the court. Curious how this WNBA star made a comeback from injury to dominate the new Breeze Basketball Club? Let’s dive into the real scoop behind her energy and endurance that’ll make you rethink your own fuel strategy. LEARN MORE

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The 2026 Unrivaled playoffs kick off Saturday, February 28, with six team in the running—including one of the league’s newest teams, Breeze Basketball Club, featuring 24-year-old superstar Cameron Brink in the post. It’s Cam’s first year on the court for Unrivaled (she was supposed to play in 2025 but was sidelined because of a knee injury), but if you’re familiar with her work as a forward for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, you know she’s a force to be reckoned with.

It probably goes without saying that no player can successfully crash the boards night after night without the proper training, recovery, and nutrition. And for Cam, that means a diet rich in both carbohydrates and protein. (Yes, despite online rumor-mongers and trolls, Cam does actually eat a ton of protein.)

“When people look at me, they assume I’m maybe not eating a high-protein diet,” Cam says, addressing the claims in the latest episode of the Women’s Health video series Fuel Like. “I have three high-protein meals with a lot of carbs, and then I have three snacks with a protein shake, and I do that every single day.”

So what does that eating plan look like? Cam starts her morning with overnight oats—combining steel-cut oats, whole milk, chia seeds, protein powder, and honey, and topping it all off with a handful of berries and almond butter. Lunch is typically a chicken breast, followed by a dinner of steak with a few sides. Snacks will vary, but she likes to eat one particular childhood classic right before each game: a PB&J.

“Once I get to the facility, I try to have a peanut butter jelly sandwich throughout my warm up and just getting ready to play,” she says, adding that she usually chases it with a handful of fruit snacks for the carbs. Yes, the lunch you packed for yourself in the second grade is now fueling one of the most elite athletes in the game.

To hear more about Cam’s approach to nutrition—including the sneaky way she incorporates greens into her diet—watch the latest episode of Fuel Like above!

Amy Wilkinson is a contributing entertainment editor at Women’s Health, where she edits the magazine’s celebrity cover stories and writes health features. She has previously held editor titles at Entertainment Weekly and MTV News. In 2021, Amy completed her 600-hour teacher-training at Core Pilates NYC to become a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor.