The diet secrets to Messi’s protracted elite career

#3 Turning Vegan

Poser cited excessive meat consumption as the leading cause of Messi’s sickness and vomiting problem.

Poser cited excessive meat consumption as the leading cause of Messi’s sickness and vomiting problem. The Italian nutritionist is against overdosage of highly carnivorous diet which is very characteristic in the meals of Uruguayans and Argentineans. Although rich in protein, meat is very difficult to digest. This not only takes a lot of body’s energy to digest but also causes stomach disorders. On the advice of Poser, Messi cut down his meat intake. The majority of plant-based diet enhanced Leo’s performance and resistance towards injuries to that extent that the Argentinean turned to vegan completely later on. Now Messi’s diet consists of fresh fruits and vegetables along with whole grains and cereals. He avoids refined flours which are a big problem according to Giuliano. Messi’s snacks consist of seeds and nuts which are a source of good fats and protein.

#4 Cooked in olive oil

Leo’s food is mostly cooked in olive oil which according to Poser is best for the athletes. The Barcelona number 10 also includes turmeric in his diet. Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory which not only reduces pain during injuries but also speeds up the recovery process. It is for this very reason Leo is now seen back on the pitch far before his expected return date post-injury. The nutritionist from Italy also recommended fish (or fish oil) in Messi’s diet. The oil present in fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are good for joints and slowing down the ageing process.

Messi's simple, disciplined and vegetable-based diet has faked the human ageing process

Messi has successfully kept himself at the pinnacle of fitness for more than 15 years. And the role of diet in the making of the legend cannot be ignored. Due to radical alterations in food habits, Leo was able to prevent a serious threat to his career four years ago. Since then the South American is netting goal for fun and mesmerizing the football enthusiasts with his eye-pleasing football skills. At 31, it still feels like the captain of Barcelona is fitter than ever. His skills and experience continue to nurture while his physical age seems to have reached a plateau. His simple, disciplined and vegetable-based diet has faked the human ageing process just like his body feints fool defenders on the football field.