Cristiano Ronaldo's former private chef, Giorgio Barone, revealed that the footballer has banned milk from his diet, describing the practice as unnatural for humans. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Barone argued that humans are the only animals that consume milk after infancy and that it is against nature. Ronaldo also avoids sugar, pasta, bread, and flour-based foods, Barone said, instead relying on vegetables for carbohydrates. Ronaldo's diet includes avocado, fresh fish, chicken, salad, quinoa, and fresh fruit, providing the necessary nutrients for his demanding schedule. Barone described Ronaldo's overall diet as balanced, with breakfast typically consisting of avocado, coffee, and eggs without sugar, lunch featuring chicken or fish with vegetables, and a light evening meal of fish or meat fillet accompanied by vegetables. Ronaldo eats six high-protein 'mini meals' every day, which helps maintain his energy levels and muscle mass.
Ronaldo's training regimen is equally rigorous, with multiple reports indicating he works out for up to four hours daily. He incorporates saunas and ice baths into his recovery routine to maintain longevity and high performance. In a social media post, Ronaldo stated: "Longevity and high performance don't happen by chance. They're built through daily, practical recovery. It's not a secret. It's a routine." These recovery methods are crucial for his ability to sustain intense training sessions and match play.
No milk. Humans are the only animals that drink the milk of other animals. No other animal drinks milk after three months. Calves don't drink milk after the age of three months. Animals don't drink the milk of other animals. It does not exist in nature. Only human beings continue to drink milk up to 30, 40, 50, and 60 years, and in my view it is wrong. We breastfeed from our mothers, like dogs, wolves, cows and donkeys. It is normal. After infancy it is not normal. It is against nature.
Ronaldo's body fat is measured at seven percent, according to multiple reports, which is lower than the typical eight to twelve percent range maintained by other Premier League stars. This low body fat percentage is a testament to his disciplined lifestyle and rigorous training. The comparison highlights how Ronaldo's dedication sets him apart from his peers in the league.
Despite his strict dietary restrictions, Ronaldo does indulge in a favourite meal: Bacalhau a Bras, a traditional Portuguese cod dish, according to fellow Portuguese players. This meal provides a break from his otherwise strict regimen, allowing him to enjoy a taste of home while adhering to his nutritional goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo's diet is balanced. He eats a little bit of everything, but it's always healthy. Starting with breakfast, he would have an avocado with coffee, eggs and no sugar. Absolutely no sugar. Lunch could be chicken, fish and always vegetables. If he needs carbohydrates, he gets them through vegetables, so he doesn't need anything made with flour. Nothing like pasta, bread and other types of food. In the evening, he eats light foods, usually fish or meat in the form of fillet. It's always accompanied by vegetables.
Longevity and high performance don't happen by chance. They're built through daily, practical recovery. It's not a secret. It's a routine.