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Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Inside mad diet of World's Strongest Man competitor with £12,000 food bill, ‘Monster Mash' meal and NEVER drinking water
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) STRONGMAN Mitchell Hooper claims that he NEVER drinks water as part of the crazy diet that costs him over £12,000 every year. Hooper, 29, was the World's Strongest Man in 2023 and finished second in last year's competition - and his bonkers diet helps him remain one of the best strongman competitors in the sport. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 Strongman Mitchell Hooper spends a fortune on food to keep his World's Strongest Man physique Credit: Instagram @mitchellhooper 10 Hooper easts almost three times the daily recommended calories Credit: World's Strongest Man/Joe Martinez Candian Hooper, nicknamed 'The Moose', eats almost THREE times the daily recommended calories for an adult male in the UK on a daily basis. And his diet is made up of his special "Monster Mash" meals and "Creamsicle" drinks to drive up his protein intake and get him in the best shape possible for competition by eating over 6,200 CALORIES. On an average day Hooper consumes around 440g of protein, which is EIGHT times more than the recommended protein intake for a male in the UK, according to the British Heart Foundation. Breakfast is either six eggs, a protein shake, avocado and banana or a giant bowl of Reese's Puffs cereal with protein shake poured over the top instead of milk, with protein balls and raisin bread. However, whatever breakfast he chooses it will always be accompanied by his drink of choice - the 'Creamsicle'. His own invention, the Creamsicle is a full glass of orange juice mixed with 3/4 of a cup of Greek yoghurt to boost his protein intake. On his YouTube channel, where he boasts 428,000 subscribers, Hooper said: "It's as much plain Greek yoghurt as I can get diluted into the orange juice. "I aim to eat one tub of Greek yoghurt every day. It's really good for your gut health, really good macronutrients and it gets your protein in". 10 Hooper mixes yoghurt and orange juice together to make his 'Creamsicle' drink Credit: YouTube/Mitchell Hooper 10 Hooper sinks a Creamsicle drink with his breakfast and his lunch Credit: Youtube/mitchell hooper 10 The extra protein helps him to build muscle for competition Credit: World's Strongest Man/Joe Martinez Most people would move on to lunch after their breakfast, but Hooper moves onto his FIRST lunch of two. That would normally be his "Monster Mash", a mix of ground beef, white rice and beef broth. The less you can chew the less full you're going to feel Mitchell Hooper Wesley Derwinsky shows his strength with the moving medley at the Magnus Classic It's not the easiest task to keep down beef and rice every single day, so Hooper adds broth to help things go down a little better. He explained: "The Monster Mash is really good with the beef broth because it just makes the food a little bit moist. "The less you can chew the less full you're going to feel. There's processes in the body that means that chewing can make you feel full. "Also, the faster you eat the less full you'll feel and this helps get the food down relatively quickly". Hooper chows down on an astonishing amount of meat during his weekly intake, eating one steak and 450g of ground beef every day. Which means the reigning Arnold Strongman Classic champion is stomaching a whopping 3.2kg of ground beef and seven steaks every single week. Over the course of a year, that equates to roughly AN ENTIRE COW'S worth of beef, with Hooper admitting that even he gets sick of ground beef from time to time. Both lunches will of course be accompanied by a Creamsicle drink. 10 Hooper eats ground beef, white rice and beef broth for lunch - twice Credit: Youtube/mitchell hooper 10 He eats the equivalent of an adult cow per year in beef Credit: World's Strongest Man/Joe Martinez Throughout the day Hooper snacks on rice cakes to make sure he's taking in low-fat high-carb food, explaining that finding that balance is "one of the hardest things" for him to do. Dinner will depend on what's being made at home by Hooper and wife Ashley, but generally pasta, chicken and tomato sauce will bring his meals for the day to an end. I don't drink water, ever. Mitchell Hooper Unbelievably, Hooper revealed that alongside all those foods, he NEVER drinks water. He said: "I don't drink water, ever. Diet Coke, milk and orange juice - that's it". Hooper also makes sure he necks a protein shake every day too. While he also has a weakness for ice cream , and admitted he will often eat TWO TUBS in one night. Hooper said: "Four tubs won't last a whole week, but I pretend I'm not going to eat ice cream every day, and then I usually eat two tubs". Incredible cost The Ontario-born Strongman admitted that cookie dough is another one of his vices. But explained that keeping weight on is only going to benefit him when it comes to competition. He said: "I need to maintain my energy and fat stores because, in the end, being heavier helps you move more weight." The crazy amount of food would bring Hooper's average weekly shop - just for himself - to around £230. Which means he spends about £12,000 on food every single year - almost a third of the average UK salary. Even he admitted that being a strongman isn't particularly profitable when you talk into account the cash splashed on simply maintaining the right physique. He said: "Strongman isn't the most profitable thing in the world, so if you want to become a strongman maybe think twice about the cost that it's going to be to feed you". 10 10 Hooper has a weakness for ice cream Credit: Instagram @mitchellhooper
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Inside mad diet of World's Strongest Man competitor with £12,000 food bill, ‘Monster Mash' meal and NEVER drinking water
STRONGMAN Mitchell Hooper claims that he NEVER drinks water as part of the crazy diet that costs him over £12,000 every year. Hooper, 29, was the 10 Strongman Mitchell Hooper spends a fortune on food to keep his World's Strongest Man physique Credit: Instagram @mitchellhooper 10 Hooper easts almost three times the daily recommended calories Credit: World's Strongest Man/Joe Martinez Candian Hooper, nicknamed 'The Moose', eats almost THREE times the daily recommended calories for an adult male in the UK on a daily basis. And his diet is made up of his special "Monster Mash" meals and "Creamsicle" drinks to drive up his protein intake and get him in the best shape possible for competition by eating over 6,200 CALORIES . On an average day Hooper consumes around 440g of protein, which is EIGHT times more than the recommended protein intake for a male in the UK, according to the British Heart Foundation. Breakfast is either six eggs, a protein shake, avocado and banana or a giant bowl of Reese's Puffs cereal with protein shake poured over the top instead of milk, with protein balls and raisin bread. READ MORE ON STRONGEST MAN However, whatever breakfast he chooses it will always be accompanied by his drink of choice - the 'Creamsicle'. His own invention, the Creamsicle is a full glass of orange juice mixed with 3/4 of a cup of Greek yoghurt to boost his protein intake. On "I aim to eat one tub of Greek yoghurt every day. It's really good for your gut health, really good macronutrients and it gets your protein in". Most read in Other Sports 10 Hooper mixes yoghurt and orange juice together to make his 'Creamsicle' drink Credit: YouTube/Mitchell Hooper 10 Hooper sinks a Creamsicle drink with his breakfast and his lunch Credit: Youtube/mitchell hooper 10 The extra protein helps him to build muscle for competition Credit: World's Strongest Man/Joe Martinez Most people would move on to lunch after their breakfast, but Hooper moves onto his FIRST lunch of two. That would normally be his "Monster Mash", a mix of ground beef, white rice and beef broth. The less you can chew the less full you're going to feel Mitchell Hooper Wesley Derwinsky shows his strength with the moving medley at the Magnus Classic It's not the easiest task to keep down beef and rice every single day, so Hooper adds broth to help things go down a little better. He explained: "The Monster Mash is really good with the beef broth because it just makes the food a little bit moist. "The less you can chew the less full you're going to feel. There's processes in the body that means that chewing can make you feel full. "Also, the faster you eat the less full you'll feel and this helps get the food down relatively quickly". Hooper chows down on an astonishing amount of meat during his weekly intake, eating one steak and 450g of ground beef every day. Which means the reigning Arnold Strongman Classic champion is stomaching a whopping 3.2kg of ground beef and seven steaks every single week. Over the course of a year, that equates to roughly AN ENTIRE COW'S worth of beef, with Hooper admitting that even he gets sick of ground beef from time to time. Both lunches will of course be accompanied by a Creamsicle drink. 10 Hooper eats ground beef, white rice and beef broth for lunch - twice Credit: Youtube/mitchell hooper 10 He eats the equivalent of an adult cow per year in beef Credit: World's Strongest Man/Joe Martinez Throughout the day Hooper snacks on rice cakes to make sure he's taking in low-fat high-carb food, explaining that finding that balance is "one of the hardest things" for him to do. Dinner will depend on what's being made at home by Hooper and wife Ashley, but generally pasta, chicken and tomato sauce will bring his meals for the day to an end. I don't drink water, ever. Mitchell Hooper Unbelievably, Hooper revealed that alongside all those foods, he NEVER drinks water. He said: "I don't drink water, ever. Diet Coke, milk and orange juice - that's it". Hooper also makes sure he necks a protein shake every day too. While he also has a weakness for ice cream , and admitted he will often eat TWO TUBS in one night. Hooper said: "Four tubs won't last a whole week, but I pretend I'm not going to eat ice cream every day, and then I usually eat two tubs". Incredible cost The Ontario-born Strongman admitted that cookie dough is another one of his vices. But explained that keeping weight on is only going to benefit him when it comes to competition. He said: "I need to maintain my energy and fat stores because, in the end, being heavier helps you move more weight." The crazy amount of food would bring Hooper's average weekly shop - just for himself - to around £230. Which means he spends about £12,000 on food every single year - almost a third of the average UK salary. Even he admitted that being a strongman isn't particularly profitable when you talk into account the cash splashed on simply maintaining the right physique. He said: "Strongman isn't the most profitable thing in the world, so if you want to become a strongman maybe think twice about the cost that it's going to be to feed you". 10 10 Hooper has a weakness for ice cream Credit: Instagram @mitchellhooper 10 The strongman superstar spends around £12,000 per year on food alone Credit: Youtube/mitchell hooper
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LSU baseball runs ruled Nicholls in Monday night win
The rain could not prevent the matchup between LSU baseball and Nicholls this week. As a bonus, the hometown kid, William Schmidt got his first start on the mound. After a seven-inning run rule, Schmidt would be credited with his first win as a starter as the Tigers took the game 13-3. The Colonels wasted no time putting pressure on him as they scored a run on a sacrifice fly in the top of the first inning to make it 1-0. In the bottom of the first, the Tigers roared their way out into the lead as Daniel Dickinson hit an RBI single, Cade Arrambide walked with bases loaded, and Stephen Milam hit a two-RBI single to make it 4-1 Tigers. Tigers Tie It@coopcoop_1 | SECN+ — LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) February 25, 2025 Monster Plates ✌️@Monster_Milam99 | SECN+ — LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) February 25, 2025 In the bottom of the second inning, Jared Jones hit his second homer of the season as a solo shot increased the lead to 5-1. The bats would then go quiet for both teams in the next two innings as neither team scored a run. Schmidt was pulled from the game in the top of the fifth inning after 4.2 innings of work. In that stretch, he gave up one earned and one unearned run on five hits, three strikeouts, and no walks. A solid start for the talented Freshman and thanks to the Tigers getting a run rule he earned the first win of his career! He gave up the second run on a wild pitch in the top of the fifth to cut the lead to 5-2. DJ Primeaux entered to pitch for him and he got the Tigers out of the inning. Pucker Up & Kiss It@bearjones_3 | SECN+ — LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) February 25, 2025 BEAR BOMB NO. 2 🐻🐻🐻@bearjones_3 — LSU Baseball Data (@LSUBaseballData) February 25, 2025 As the Tigers did in the first inning, they matched the run Nicholls scored and tacked on even more of their own. We got to see our first Monster Mash of the season in the bottom of the fifth as Milam hit a three-run shot to left field to make it 8-2. Derek Curiel hit an RBI single, and Jones hit an RBI single to increase the lead to 10-2 after five innings. MONSTER MASH@Monster_Milam99 | SECN+ — LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) February 25, 2025 Monster gets his first HR of the season!@Monster_Milam99 — LSU Baseball Data (@LSUBaseballData) February 25, 2025 Jaden Noot entered the game to pitch in the top of the sixth inning. In the top of the seventh, Nicholls scored another run on a fielder's choice to cut the lead to 10-3. In the bottom of the inning, two runners scored for LSU after an error in the outfield and then Mic Paul scored on a wild pitch as the Tigers used a run rule to beat Nicholls 13-3 in seven innings! LSU will be off Tuesday but the Tigers will be back in action on Wednesday as they take on Dallas Baptist at 7 PM. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU baseball run rules Nicholls, downing in-state foe
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What do NFL players eat? The Philadelphia Eagles team nutritionist tells all — from calorie counts to Uncrustables.
Travis Kelce says his pregame meal of choice is French toast and strawberries. His Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes, meanwhile, is partial to a grilled chicken sandwich served with fries and ketchup, according to the quarterback's wife, Brittany. And what are the Philadelphia Eagles — the team the Chiefs will once again be squaring off against this Super Bowl Sunday — eating? We turned to Eagles performance chef and dietitian Roman Montijo to find out. During the week, Montijo says it's all about having balanced meals that fuel both practice and recovery. 'Eagles players focus on eating nutrient-dense meals with a balance of lean proteins, whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables,' he tells Yahoo Life. 'Hydration is also key throughout the week, especially after intense workouts." Players also focus on getting enough calories so that they not only have energy to train, but are hitting their weight targets, too. That is especially important for positions like linemen, who are typically the largest players on the field. Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson, for example, has previously said that he consumes between 5,000 to 6,000 calories a day; a sample daily menu might include five scrambled eggs, two rib-eye steaks, two protein shakes and a bowl of Monster Mash (a mix of ground beef, white rice, bone broth and parmesan garlic salt). See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. While your Super Bowl menu might involve chicken wings and potato skins, Montijo says Eagles players will be steering clear of heavy meals on game day. Here's what they're eating, from pregame protein to halftime pick-me-ups to the surprising benefits of kiddie classics. On game day, the focus is on ensuring players have enough energy to get them through four grueling quarters. During an NFL game, players might burn anywhere 2,000 calories or even more, depending on their size, position and metabolism, says Montijo. 'That's why it's so important to pay close attention to nutrition and weight for the players, because it can vary so much," he explains. "Each player needs to know what works for him and how many calories he needs to replenish." Montijo recommends consuming easily digestible foods (like rice or potatoes) paired with lean proteins (such as chicken, turkey or fish) around four to five hours before the game to fuel up without feeling sluggish. Players also focus on staying hydrated with electrolytes. What's a pregame no-no? Chowing down on heavy, fatty or greasy foods, like burgers or anything deep-fried, because that can lead to discomfort, says Montijo. 'It's all about fueling in a way that provides sustained energy without the risk of feeling too full or sluggish,' he says. What about drinks? 'Caffeine has been shown to improve performance, so safe energy drinks and coffee can be part of the mix for some players," Montijo adds, while acknowledging that players lean on water and sports drinks to keep them hydrated. Halftime snacking is all about quick energy replenishment with foods like bananas, apples and energy bars. 'A good mix of simple carbs, electrolytes and a little protein helps maintain energy and muscle function through the second half,' Montijo says. Many players also turn to oranges, as the NFL's game operations manual indicates that each home team must provide 'three dozen sliced oranges for halftime.' You can't go wrong with a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Montijo says the PB&J is a hit because it's easy to eat on the go and acts as a source of carbohydrates and fats, which provide quick energy. An added bonus: protein. It's little wonder, then, that Uncrustables — the mini, crust-less frozen sandwiches found in many youngsters' lunch boxes — are so popular with the NFL. According to reporting from the Athletic, NFL players consume between 3,600 and 4,300 Uncrustables a week — that's 80,000 sammies a year. The Denver Broncos are leading the pack, eating 700 Uncrustables a week. Players also might reach for candy, especially during training camp or games, because they are a quick sugar source. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, for instance, has 'fessed up to eating three to four bags of candy (Life Savers and Skittles Gummies are favorites) and just one meal and one coffee per day — though he's since said that he's trying to cut back on the sweets. Montijo, meanwhile, suggests energy chews, fresh fruit and sports drinks for a quick sugar fix. During summer training camp, Pennsylvania-based Rita's Italian ice is a team favorite because it provides quick carbohydrates and cools down players in the heat. Montijo says fans might be surprised to learn that players love to eat chicken broth during cold games, 'and one of our players is really into crawfish." After intense exertion on the field, players need to pack in calories and nutrients that are key for repair, 'like protein, carbs, antioxidants and vitamins," says Montijo. "It's important to avoid foods that don't accomplish that goal.' Because many players eat lighter meals before kickoff, he says they often save their bigger meals for after the game. These meals should be consumed with intention, however. 'Proper nutrition plays a vital, and often underappreciated role in professional athletes' recovery and injury prevention,' Montijo says. Key nutrient intake helps to reduce inflammation, rebuild injured tissue and support muscles, he notes. 'It's critical that players hit their macros and calorie benchmarks to make sure they are fueling their bodies and setting themselves up for success,' says Montijo. 'That's why players track their food intake using MyFitnessPal. This way, we can see the data and ensure that everyone is reaching their nutrition goals." While it's easy to think of elite athletes as having a protein-only diet, Montijo says it's more complex than that. A healthy NFL diet plan consists of getting nutrients (like lots of fruits and veggies, which aid recovery) and eating enough food overall. 'Quality and quantity both matter," he says. "Sometimes that means packing in the calories any way we can get them, which might involve eating meals that your average person would find not so healthy,' he says. That might include fast food or anything fried. Ultimately, it's about balance. Says Montijo: "Players need to be really disciplined ... to get the most out of their performance."
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Uncrustables, crawfish and candy: What NFL players eat, according to the Philadelphia Eagles team nutritionist
Travis Kelce says his pregame meal of choice is French toast and strawberries. His Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes, meanwhile, is partial to a grilled chicken sandwich served with fries and ketchup, according to the quarterback's wife, Brittany. And what are the Philadelphia Eagles — the team the Chiefs will once again be squaring off against on Super Bowl Sunday — eating? We turned to Eagles performance chef and dietitian Roman Montijo to find out. During the week, Montijo says it's all about having balanced meals that fuel both practice and recovery. 'Eagles players focus on eating nutrient-dense meals with a balance of lean proteins, whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables,' he tells Yahoo Life. 'Hydration is also key throughout the week, especially after intense workouts." Players also focus on getting enough calories so that they not only have energy to train, but are hitting their weight targets, too. That is especially important for positions like linemen, who are typically the largest players on the field. Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson, for example, has previously said that he consumes between 5,000 to 6,000 calories a day; a sample daily menu might include five scrambled eggs, two rib-eye steaks, two protein shakes and a bowl of Monster Mash (a mix of ground beef, white rice, bone broth and parmesan garlic salt). See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. While your Super Bowl menu might involve chicken wings and potato skins, Montijo says Eagles players will be steering clear of heavy meals on game day. Here's what they're eating, from pregame protein to halftime pick-me-ups to the surprising benefits of kiddie classics. On game day, the focus is on ensuring players have enough energy to get them through four grueling quarters. During an NFL game, players might burn anywhere 2,000 calories or even more, depending on their size, position and metabolism, says Montijo. 'That's why it's so important to pay close attention to nutrition and weight for the players, because it can vary so much," he explains. "Each player needs to know what works for him and how many calories he needs to replenish." Montijo recommends consuming easily digestible foods (like rice or potatoes) paired with lean proteins (such as chicken, turkey or fish) around four to five hours before the game to fuel up without feeling sluggish. Players also focus on staying hydrated with electrolytes. What's a pregame no-no? Chowing down on heavy, fatty or greasy foods, like burgers or anything deep-fried, because that can lead to discomfort, says Montijo. 'It's all about fueling in a way that provides sustained energy without the risk of feeling too full or sluggish,' he says. What about drinks? 'Caffeine has been shown to improve performance, so safe energy drinks and coffee can be part of the mix for some players," Montijo adds, while acknowledging that players lean on water and sports drinks to keep them hydrated. Halftime snacking is all about quick energy replenishment with foods like bananas, apples and energy bars. 'A good mix of simple carbs, electrolytes and a little protein helps maintain energy and muscle function through the second half,' Montijo says. Many players also turn to oranges, as the NFL's game operations manual indicates that each home team must provide 'three dozen sliced oranges for halftime.' You can't go wrong with a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Montijo says the PB&J is a hit because it's easy to eat on the go and acts as a source of carbohydrates and fats, which provide quick energy. An added bonus: protein. It's little wonder, then, that Uncrustables — the mini, crust-less frozen sandwiches found in many youngsters' lunch boxes — are so popular with the NFL. According to reporting from the Athletic, NFL players consume between 3,600 and 4,300 Uncrustables a week — that's 80,000 sammies a year. The Denver Broncos are leading the pack, eating 700 Uncrustables a week. Players also might reach for candy, especially during training camp or games, because they are a quick sugar source. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, for instance, has 'fessed up to eating three to four bags of candy (Life Savers and Skittles Gummies are favorites) and just one meal and one coffee per day — though he's since said that he's trying to cut back on the sweets. Montijo, meanwhile, suggests energy chews, fresh fruit and sports drinks for a quick sugar fix. During summer training camp, Pennsylvania-based Rita's Italian ice is a team favorite because it provides quick carbohydrates and cools down players in the heat. Montijo says fans might be surprised to learn that players love to eat chicken broth during cold games, 'and one of our players is really into crawfish." After intense exertion on the field, players need to pack in calories and nutrients that are key for repair, 'like protein, carbs, antioxidants and vitamins," says Montijo. "It's important to avoid foods that don't accomplish that goal.' Because many players eat lighter meals before kickoff, he says they often save their bigger meals for after the game. These meals should be consumed with intention, however. 'Proper nutrition plays a vital, and often underappreciated role in professional athletes' recovery and injury prevention,' Montijo says. Key nutrient intake helps to reduce inflammation, rebuild injured tissue and support muscles, he notes. 'It's critical that players hit their macros and calorie benchmarks to make sure they are fueling their bodies and setting themselves up for success,' says Montijo. 'That's why players track their food intake using MyFitnessPal. This way, we can see the data and ensure that everyone is reaching their nutrition goals." While it's easy to think of elite athletes as having a protein-only diet, Montijo says it's more complex than that. A healthy NFL diet plan consists of getting nutrients (like lots of fruits and veggies, which aid recovery) and eating enough food overall. 'Quality and quantity both matter," he says. "Sometimes that means packing in the calories any way we can get them, which might involve eating meals that your average person would find not so healthy,' he says. That might include fast food or anything fried. Ultimately it's about balance. Says Montijo: "Players need to be really disciplined ... to get the most out of their performance."
