Argentine footballer and Inter Miami player Lionel Messi has perhaps the most balanced diet among foreign athletes. His diet was assessed by star nutritionist and popular blogger Eva Humphreys.
What does Messi eat?
The 36-year-old football player is in excellent physical shape. The secret of his success lies not only in regular training and high activity, but also in the fact that Leo is a follower of the principles of healthy eating. For example, he abstains from sugar, fried foods and processed carbohydrates.
According to The Sun, the athlete’s menu includes a large number of vegetables, fresh fruits, and nuts. The Argentine prefers soups, salads, fish — mainly tuna — to fatty hot dishes, and chooses brown rice as a side dish. In addition, he made a choice in favor of whole grains.
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Expert opinion
According to Eve Humphreys, this approach to food is more than reasonable. Messi’s diet, the specialist claims, allows him to consume more nutrients that support his well-being. In addition, the Argentine football player’s diet is rich in fiber — this factor is the key to stable intestinal function.
The nutritionist praised Lionel’s menu: she gave it the highest score — 10 out of 10. “Athletes tend to have higher nutrient requirements due to the amount of training they do. His approach to food is a smart way to increase your nutrient intake.“says Humphreys.
It is noteworthy that the nutritionist also assessed the diet of other sports representatives. Among footballers, Leicester City player Jamie Vardy has the worst record.
The athlete, who is the same age as Messi, admitted in his autobiography that on the night before each game he drinks an unusual cocktail: he fills a plastic bottle with water or energy drink, as well as port wine in a 1 to 1 ratio. “It helps me sleep before an important match.”Vardy wrote.
According to Eva Humphreys, such a habit is a direct path to alcohol addiction. “This cocktail can act as a temporary solution to calm your nerves. But drinking is a depressant. It will most likely leave you feeling depressed.“says the nutritionist.
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