1 kg of pasta and a whole pizza a day: the secret of Michael Phelps’ diet that made him break records at the Olympics

On National Pasta Day, the Olympic record holder becomes the perfect symbol of the date celebrated on October 25th; see the complete swimmer’s diet

This Saturday, October 25ththe celebration of National Pasta Daya date he honors one of the most loved foods in the world and that has everything to do with the routine of one of the greatest athletes in history: Michael Phelps.

Sanctioned in 2014 now president of Brazil Dilma Rousseffthe date marks a tradition that began in 1995, during the 1st World Pasta Congressheld in Rome. And if there is anyone who could be the testimonial of this celebration, it is Phelps, the American swimmer who took the love for pasta on another level.

Michael Phelps: the man who swam, slept and ate (a lot)

The swimming star Michael Phelpsowner of 28 Olympic medals AND 37 world records, He has already stated in interviews that he misses the Brazilian fans. The athlete, who had become known for his extreme discipline, also impressed for another reason: his own absurd amount of food consumed every day during the Olympics Beijing, in 2008.

According to the GEin an article published on August 14, 2008, Phelps revealed to the English newspaper The Guardian that his diet has achieved 12 thousand calories a day, From six times more than recommended for an average adult.

He himself described his routine in Beijing as simple and direct: “eat, sleep and swim”. But, let’s face it, the verb “to eat” has taken on another meaning in his case.

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