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Cristiano Ronaldo He is one of the most disciplined footballers out there today, allowing it to be one of the best in the world. Despite his 36 years, he looks great, which is not only due to his hard workouts but also to a balanced diet. During his stay with Juventus in Turin, the Portuguese forward had el chef Giorgio Barone, that he was in charge of making meals for himself and his family. Now, after his signing for Manchester United, the chef has revealed his secrets.
The player follows a strict diet that keeps him fit and has led him to become the all-time international scorer. Barone works for one player each season, taking a break outside of his restaurant in Sardinia. When Ronaldo moved to Juventus in 2018, became the chef of the Manchester United star.
For CR7, the secret to his physique has more to do with what he eats than how much he spends. “There are no expensive foods ”, revealed Barone to the English press. “Healthy food prevails. I use organic and natural foods: fish, chicken, beef, eggs, avocado, coconut oil, and black rice. You have to take care of your body as if you were taking care of a Ferrari ”.
Ronaldo, who is set to return with Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend against Newcastle, follows a diet rich in protein and with a special ingredient to burn fat: “I always cooked the ‘Bug’ with coconut oil, it is a key product to burn calories easier. It is also important to drink plenty of water, but purified. And drink a lot ”, explained the cook
In addition, the chef kept sugars, fats and carbohydrates to a minimum during his time serving the Portuguese legend, his partner Georgina Rodríguez and the children, Cristiano Jr, Alana Martina, as well as twins Eva María and Mateo. In fact, just a few months ago the video of the forward removing a bottle of Coca-Cola from the table during the press conference went around the world. In addition, on several occasions he has stated that he does not allow his children to eat chocolate and sweets.
CR7’s favorite dishes include octopus or prawns. Too lean meats such as beef or whole grains, always accompanied by a variety of salads.
The chef himself has shared his dishes prepared for Ronaldo on social media, brilliantly served on custom plates. But for now, he has lost his star client since moving to England.
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