Tom Brady, the NFL superstar follows a diet called TB 12 . It has a plant-based diet, that is, it eats a lot of fruits and vegetables, but that does not mean it is vegan, it also includes some foods of animal origin.
Brady’s meals consist of approximately 80 percent of foods of plant origin and a 20 percent of foods of animal origin , healthy protein such as fish and chicken.
Why does Tom Brady follow a plant-based diet?
According to the TB site 12 Sports, the reason Tom follows a plant-based diet is because fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients, fiber and enzymes . “Athletes need nutrients to fuel their bodies, and fruits and vegetables provide those nutrients without many of the negative side effects of ultra-processed foods.”
What Tom Brady eats
First thing in the day (6 am) Tom Brady drinks 20 ounces of water with electrolytes from your line. Later drink a smoothie rich in calories, fat and protein. He regularly eats bananas, blueberries, nuts, and seeds.
During his workout two hours later, Brady drinks more water with electrolytes. Once the training is finished, consume an almond milk shake with plant-based protein powder.
In your lunch, integrate your plate with many vegetables ( including green veggies), whole grains, and healthy protein. Then your pre-dinner snacks are nuts and seeds, as well as 2 more protein shakes. Lastly, the dinner plate is also dominated by vegetables.
If there is a fruit that Brady does not eat, it is strawberry , simply because you do not like the smell, not because it is a poorly nutritious or healthy fruit. Strawberries offer multiple benefits , especially for brain and heart health.
Some recommendations of the TB method 12
Stay hydrated from the first hour of the day and replenish electrolytes.
So that food can absorb and digest food more easily it is suggested to stop eating when you feel full by 75 percent.
Conform your plate with the rule 75 / 20: 80 percent vegetables and the 20 percent lean protein.
Opt for whole foods and limit highly processed foods.
Feed your body prior to training, as with a shake rich in calories, proteins and fats that you can complement with nuts and seeds such as seeds of chía.
Tom Brady is the co-founder of the TB method 12. In which information on daily nutrition focused on health and well-being is provided; food and beverage guide to maximize performance. It also offers a line of edibles and supplements to include in the diet both to maximize performance and to accelerate recovery.
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