The Portuguese ace is a fan of a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, greens and no industrialized products
A situation involving Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has made headlines in the last week. Apparently, the attacker is looking for a chef for his villa in Cascais, Portugal. With a salary of 6,000 euros (R$34,000), the only requirements are that the professional masters traditional Portuguese cuisine and also knows oriental cuisine.
It is worth noting that food is a very important part of life. At 37, Cristiano Ronaldo is still considered a top-level footballer and boasts enviable physical preparation. But what many people don’t know is that all of these achievements are the fruit of their devotion to the Mediterranean diet.
Mainly known for its preference for natural food and without industrialized products, the Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, greens, fish and seafood rich in omega 3. Furthermore, it is indicated for those who want a healthier diet, as nutritionist Tatiana Amalfi explains.
“In this type of diet, the person must include a wide variety of vegetables in the dish, making it as colorful as possible. Add green and purple leaves, carrots, beets, radishes (raw), cabbage, chayote, or some sauteed greens such as yam, or cassava, for example. Associated with a good source of protein such as fresh fish, it would be interesting for a large part of the population who think about a healthier life and the prevention of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, l ‘hypertension and cardiovascular disease”, reports the specialist.
Also suitable for recreational athletes
To be rich in food in nature and source of good fats, so is Cristiano Ronaldo’s food style excellent for those looking for a good income in physical activities. “The Mediterranean diet for an athlete ends up being very complete because it contains important sources of vitamins and minerals – such as calcium – present in dairy products, responsible for the formation and maintenance of bone mass in the body,” he explains.
So if you want to improve your performance in the gym, who knows, maybe the Mediterranean diet can help you… However, it is worth remembering that before any dietary changes, the ideal is look for a specialist. With medical support, it will be easier for you to improve your lifestyle and become healthier.
Source: Sports life; Tatiana Amalfi, clinical nutritionist.
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