Tom Brady Diet
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Carlos_421 wrote: »The "nutritionist" that he and Gisele use is actually just a personal chef with an online certificate in plant-based diets and a lot of the things he says are unscientific and unproven nonsense. He's the type who believes that organic plant-based diets can reverse diseases and other silliness. Clearly Tom Brady's diet works for him, but I would by no means take it as holy grail advice. There is zero scientific evidence for most of the claims his chef makes and a lot of the items excluded in the diet just don't make any sense. He doesn't eat mushrooms, nightshade vegetables, tomatoes, coffee, dairy, any oil except coconut, gluten, or fruit. I couldn't function without coffee, olive oil and peppers (I need spice!) so his diet plan would never be an option for me personally.
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Brady has the results he does because he trains like a professional athlete. It's that simple.
Yep. It's not like Brady is some once-in-a-lifetime physical specimen. More and more athletes are staying above average or elite for longer because the science of their training has improved dramatically in the last 20 years or so. (Now if they could just figure out how to keep their brains in one piece!) Most pro athletes eat carefully obviously (at least during the season) to support their training, but what he eats is unnecessary woo. If he wants to eat that way, more power to him, but it shouldn't be held up as a reason for his success.1 -
Brady's diet is restrictive but to me he isn't even known for being a good athlete or being in top shape. He is known for his football IQ. There are NBA players that are more way more athletic than him and they have less restrictive diets. The reason why tom Brady has survived for so long is because he doesn't get hit. If he got hit like Cam Newton he wouldn't survive two seasons. Also sports doctors have said most NBA players are the most elite athletes. Look at LBJ. They eat chicken, rice and some veggies but they train like crazy. Brady to me is not an elite athlete. He is talented and has a high football IQ but he isn't known for his athleticism.4
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determined_14 wrote: »KombuchaKat wrote: »melissa6771 wrote: »I am a huge Pats fan! Season ticket holder for 24 years!
On another note, I think his diet is a bit over the top! He doesn't even eat eggplant because it's a shade vegetable. There is probably some merit to most of it. Most people could never stick to how they eat, it is far too restrictive. On the other hand, they both make a crap ton of money with their bodies, one modeling, one an elite athlete, so for them they probably feel it is necessary. I wonder if they will stick to it until they die? And if their kids will eat like that when they are grown.
It kind of makes sense about the nightshades as they can contribute to joint degeneration. Mostly this is only something people sensitive to nightshades need worry about, but again, Tom Brady is trying to cheat the clock and continue to play professional football as long as he can so any edge he can get is worth it.
One other thing I would like to say as someone who was raw vegan for a while (and stopped because it WAS indeed too restrictive for me) raw macaroons and avocado ice cream are actually super yummy! I wish I could afford to have someone make that stuff for me as a treat!
Do you have a source for the joint degeneration thing? I'd never heard of that.
I do know somehow who is allergic (or some such sensitivity) to nightshades and breaks out in a rash/itchiness every time she is exposed. She still sometimes eats them anyway because it's hard to go without forever.
I'm not denying that raw macaroons and avocado ice cream may be yummy-- it just strikes me as odd that they are considered, apparently, "better" treats than just eating a cookie or a scoop of ice cream once in awhile.
Basically that's what I'm talking about. I forget what the compound is in nightshades but there is something in there that can cause joint inflammation. People may be allergic or if they have rheumatoid arthritis it can be very bad. Just google "nightshades and joint inflammation or autoimmune" or something. I have a gluten sensitivity but on occasion I eat wheat...I just know the price I will pay for that transgression and prepare myself to deal with it
I think the reason those treats would be "better" is that they at least have some nutrient density to them. A cookie, especially a packaged/processed cookie or the like, would be fairly nutrient poor in addition to being high in sugar. Once again, this is all about optimizing your nutrition as much as possible, something we non-professional athletes do not likely need to do 100% of the time.0 -
Brady's diet is restrictive but to me he isn't even known for being a good athlete or being in top shape. He is known for his football IQ. There are NBA players that are more way more athletic than him and they have less restrictive diets. The reason why tom Brady has survived for so long is because he doesn't get hit. If he got hit like Cam Newton he wouldn't survive two seasons. Also sports doctors have said most NBA players are the most elite athletes. Look at LBJ. They eat chicken, rice and some veggies but they train like crazy. Brady to me is not an elite athlete. He is talented and has a high football IQ but he isn't known for his athleticism.
I just googled his body and shirtless he is actually quite shapeless, undefined and has a soft belly. Definitely not what I would consider peak physical condition. Most male athletes who are in peak condition are far more toned and athletic looking than him. Gisele has more muscle tone than him!3 -
It's also possible to be allergic to nightshades.0
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KombuchaKat wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Anyone have a raw macaroon recipe they like?
Check out the cookbook "Raw Food, Real World."
Thanks, but I am not allowing myself any new cookbooks until I fully explore the ones I got Christmas 2014
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Brady's diet is restrictive but to me he isn't even known for being a good athlete or being in top shape. He is known for his football IQ. There are NBA players that are more way more athletic than him and they have less restrictive diets. The reason why tom Brady has survived for so long is because he doesn't get hit. If he got hit like Cam Newton he wouldn't survive two seasons. Also sports doctors have said most NBA players are the most elite athletes. Look at LBJ. They eat chicken, rice and some veggies but they train like crazy. Brady to me is not an elite athlete. He is talented and has a high football IQ but he isn't known for his athleticism.
I just googled his body and shirtless he is actually quite shapeless, undefined and has a soft belly. Definitely not what I would consider peak physical condition. Most male athletes who are toned, well-defined and in peak condition are far more toned and athletic looking than him. Gisele has more muscle tone than him!
I'm super-amused that you did this!
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Brady... bahhh. Probably cheats on his diet like he does in the playoffs. I bet he sneaks fists full of pork rinds and girl scout cookies while he is deflating footballs. Go Fins!8
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He doesn't eat nightshades, which means no bell peppers or tomatoes. That's about 50% of my veg intake out the window! I wouldn't be able to do it, but good on him for the discipline.0
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I wont deny Brady is one of the best QBs ever, but the way he plays the game (not fast or particularly strong), not sure how much nutrition plays a role, other than weight management and/or focus. If what he eats helps him mentally focus, that would help him more than the physical aspects of good vs. "better" nutrition.1
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Peyton Manning, per his commercials, eats chicken parm and Papa John's. Sure, his diet is or was probably a lot "cleaner" than that but I don't think Brady's abilities are a strong function of his diet. If he plays into his mid or late 40's, then maybe.
And although Brady may be a better quarterback than Manning, not by that much.0 -
Brady's diet is restrictive but to me he isn't even known for being a good athlete or being in top shape. He is known for his football IQ. There are NBA players that are more way more athletic than him and they have less restrictive diets. The reason why tom Brady has survived for so long is because he doesn't get hit. If he got hit like Cam Newton he wouldn't survive two seasons. Also sports doctors have said most NBA players are the most elite athletes. Look at LBJ. They eat chicken, rice and some veggies but they train like crazy. Brady to me is not an elite athlete. He is talented and has a high football IQ but he isn't known for his athleticism.
I just googled his body and shirtless he is actually quite shapeless, undefined and has a soft belly. Definitely not what I would consider peak physical condition. Most male athletes who are in peak condition are far more toned and athletic looking than him. Gisele has more muscle tone than him!
I was curious, so had to see for myself. He's obviously not in bad shape, but certainly nothing spectacular. I'd estimate his BF% in this photo (said to be from March 2015) to be somewhere in the 20%'ish range and I don't see any magic that would make me want to jump on his diet wagon. When compared to other NFL players in skill positions (or for that matter, even compared to other 39 year-old men who work out on a regular basis in general), I'd say his physique is average to below average:
Brady's accomplishments and longevity as a football player can be attributed to his training, experience, genetics, football IQ and the organization surrounding him, but I don't see any tangible evidence that his diet is doing anything for him that anybody else's diet isn't doing for them, or is a major contributory factor to his success. I don't find much wrong with the things he eats, but I think there's a lot of woo and unnecessary exclusions surrounding the things he doesn't eat.5 -
I wouldn't judge him by a front facing picture. I understand QBs don't develope their chests because it can interfere with their throwing motion.0
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If I want to learn how to throw a football better, or read an NFL defense, or some other football-related thing, I'll take Brady's advice.
If I want nutrition advice, I'll go with someone that is formally trained/educated in nutrition - not a jock.
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I think his diet is ridiculous and full of bunk. I don't think Giselle is all that cute either. However, none of this really impacts me so...GO EAGLES!1
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What celebrity athletes eat is irrelevant to everyone on earth except them and their cooks. For every elite athlete who follows a specific diet, there are a dozen others who live on pizza and beer, or are vegetarian, or paleo, or follow some other trend.
And don't forget a large side order of PEDs.3 -
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And what did Quinn do in the nfl? I remember a knock on him was he was too muscular, possibly impacting throwing motion.
Cam is a different animal. He is built and can throw long/hard. I'm not a pro scout but by the time someone is that level the genetic factors in the shoulder structure could very well make a difference in the amount of muscle someone can carry and still throw.0 -
Tom Brady: greatest qb of all time. Eats a strict diet that's a little nutty but very healthy, that has helped to extend his career, you go Tom! I like Aaron Rodgers too, class act. I'm sure he'll make healthy eating choices as well.0
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85Cardinals wrote: »Tom Brady: greatest qb of all time. Eats a strict diet that's a little nutty but very healthy, that has helped to extend his career, you go Tom! I like Aaron Rodgers too, class act. I'm sure he'll make healthy eating choices as well.
Prove that the diet has helped his carrier. Could he not have eating the same macros and micros following a different plan, and if so would it impact his playing at all?
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lol it's his business what he chooses to eat, not mine or anyone else's. I'm not doing a double blind study on his nutrition. He's had a long career and he's eaten that way. The correlation is plenty for me. You're more skeptical, fair enough.0
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kshama2001 wrote: »KombuchaKat wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Anyone have a raw macaroon recipe they like?
Check out the cookbook "Raw Food, Real World."
Thanks, but I am not allowing myself any new cookbooks until I fully explore the ones I got Christmas 2014
LOL, I feel your pain, I have a cookbook obsession and have put a moratorium on buying more myself...You could maybe look up Pure Food and Wine macaroons? Or just raw food macaroons...so long as it's some mix of shredded coconut, vanilla and maple syrup FTW!0 -
Brady's diet is restrictive but to me he isn't even known for being a good athlete or being in top shape. He is known for his football IQ. There are NBA players that are more way more athletic than him and they have less restrictive diets. The reason why tom Brady has survived for so long is because he doesn't get hit. If he got hit like Cam Newton he wouldn't survive two seasons. Also sports doctors have said most NBA players are the most elite athletes. Look at LBJ. They eat chicken, rice and some veggies but they train like crazy. Brady to me is not an elite athlete. He is talented and has a high football IQ but he isn't known for his athleticism.
One could make the argument that a better quality diet could lead to higher brain function...I know my brain works better when I put quality food in...0 -
Did you really just reference Brady Quinn? LOL.1 -
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It's a healthy diet. But not the only healthy diet. Unless he is legitimately intolerant to some of the foods he restricts, he likely would do just as well on many other variations of "healthy."
I like the diets of so many other elite athletes, which usually includes plenty of nutrient dense foods to maximize performance, and occasional junk to maximize sanity. I read an article last year about JJ Watt's diet. His performance was suffering on a "healthy" diet and a conditioning coach gave him some advice that, if I remember correctly, entailed wrapping his chicken breasts in bacon, downing some avocados, and having cheat days with donuts. That's my kind of diet.1 -
Brady fan here (obviously), but the fan girl in me is for him on the field period.0
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cherylmurray83 wrote: »He doesn't eat nightshades, which means no bell peppers or tomatoes. That's about 50% of my veg intake out the window! I wouldn't be able to do it, but good on him for the discipline.
"Discipline" not to eat bell peppers or tomatoes? I'm sorry but ...no.
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