MARCOS LLORENTE has insisted that his ‘caveman’ diet will stay with him until he dies.
The Spanish midfielder was a part of the Real Madrid side that won the Champions League in 2018.
Llorente, 29, lives off an unusual diet which is often nicknamed the the ‘caveman diet’ and the ‘stone age diet’.
It consists of food that would have been eaten in the Paleolithic era, also known as the Old Stone Age.
He has ruled out any food that he considers to be ultra-processed such as pasta, bread and even cereal.
Instead, he indulges in food such as meat, fish, and vegetables, as well as “high-quality” cheeses.
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He said on Cadena SER programme El Larguero: “It would be eating what was eaten in the Paleolithic.
“You would have to eliminate all ultra-processed foods. Don’t even look at them. And also cereals.
“Everything that is pasta, bread, wheat, rice… also dairy. Only high-quality cheeses.
“I eat everything. Meat, like the steak that I love. Fish, eggs, vegetables. And carbohydrates like potatoes, sweet potatoes and cassava.
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“With the Paleolithic diet, I will go 100 per cent. It is a lifestyle and a way of living. With that I will live and with that I will die.
“That’s how it is. I do it for health, not because of football.
“I am clear that when I finish my career, I will continue to take care of myself just as much or more than now.”
Llorente now plays for Atletico Madrid and will be taking on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday evening.
Speaking about the match, he said: “I’m calm at the moment. There will be time to get nervous on Wednesday.
“It’s good to live it calmly. I’m looking forward to the game and I think it’s a great opportunity for us.
“We are very excited. It is a great opportunity for this season.
“Entering the Champions League semi-finals is another story.
“The team is very eager and has plenty of motivation. The fans are going to make it a very special match.”
What is in the Paleolithic diet?
THE Paleolithic diet is based around what people would have eaten over 3.3 million years ago.
What can you eat?
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Nuts and seeds
- Eggs
- Lean meats, especially grass-fed animals or wild game
- Fish, especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, mackerel and albacore tuna
- Oils from fruits and nuts, such as olive oil or walnut oil
What can you not eat?
- Grains, such as wheat, oats and barley
- Legumes, such as beans, lentils, peanuts
- Dairy products, such as milk and cheese
- Refined and added sugar
- Added salt
- Starchy vegetables, such as corn, jicama, peas and white potatoes
- Highly processed foods, such as chips or cookies
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
