While they’re travelling on the plane back from a memorable triumph, the NFL’s collection of professional football players indulge is some truly delicious foods. From the naughty to the nice, they’re able to consume large amounts of calories while also maintaining a healthy weight to ensure they’re at the peak of their powers.
Throughout the NFL, food tends to dominate discussions as it fuels recovery and enables players to execute hard hits. In the same way that NFL fans constantly discuss their fantasy picks and potential bets to place when looking at the latest NFL Super Bowl odds, these formidable athletes also put a lot of time and effort into their grub. For example, some players always go for protein-packed snacks, while others enjoy the occasional sugar-filled treat.
From the personal chefs they have to the array of dietary requirements these professional athletes tend to stick to, there are some interesting foods some of the finest professionals in the competition are known to devour on a regular basis. So, without further ado, below we highlight some of the favorite foods of the NFL’s biggest stars.
Omelettes are popular
Filled with protein thanks to the presence of meats like turkey and chicken, many NFL athletes consume omelets on a daily basis. A fantastic way to eat a good amount of vegetables and the aforementioned protein, omelets also tend to be munched on with a slice or two of whole-grain toast and even a fruit-filled bowl of Greek yoghurt to finish on. A fantastic way to start the day, it’s the type of breakfast NFL players need to be at the top of their sport.
Jordan Mailata adores pasta
Carb-loading makes a lot of sense for these devoted athletes. However, Jordan Mailata takes it to another level. According to recent interviews with the Australian offensive tackle, his pre-game meal the night before consists of huge servings of pasta. Sometimes, the Philadelphia Eagles hero even manages to destroy a whole box of bow-tie pasta. From pasta and pesto to chicken Alfredo, pasta is an understandable preference for many NFL players before a big game, as it provides them with the sustained energy they require to dominate on the field.
Cereal is another go-to breakfast option
Enjoyed by the likes of T.J. Watt, cereal is another breakfast option many NFL players opt for. Brands like Wheaties stand out for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star, although he and his brother, J.J. Watt, who has now retired from the sport, were also known to devour oatmeal at times. Travis and Jason Kelce are another pair of siblings who are also partial to a bit of cereal in the morning, with the likes of Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Lucky Charms being discussed on their podcast.
A cheeky treat is needed at times
Of course, NFL athletes are human. When they aren’t keeping track of the calories they consume and following strict dietary requirements, they’re known to have the occasional treat. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert loves Subway, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson is a known fan of McDonald’s, and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead always opts for Chinese food when he fancies having a cheat day.
Seafood is a prevalent pick
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When Jalen Hurts isn’t shining for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League, the talented 27-year-old is known to consume a lot of crawfish. In fact, seafood is a prevalent pick in the NFL as it’s fairly light to eat, it builds muscle, and it’s known to fight inflammation thanks to the presence of essential Omega-3s. Other seafood delights that NFL players opt for include fresh fish and oysters.
