COULD the secret to basketball legend LeBron James' staggering success be his unconventional eating plan?
And should we do it too?
James recently shared his daily training routine, revealing that he doesn't eat a full meal until around 2pm, after his 'sweat session'.
While it seems to work for James, who is now 40 and still playing top flight basketball, some experts warn that this fasting protocol is not ideal for most active people.
"A large body of research suggests that fuelling both before and after exercise is beneficial for optimal performance, recovery and muscle-building benefits," said dietitian Melissa Mitri.
She explained that training in this fasted state forces the body to draw from carbohydrate reserves in the muscles and then the brain, which in turn, can lead to fatigue, brain fog and weakness, while low blood sugar can lead to irritability and mood swings.
So don't try this at home, folks.
On the plus side, James did get brownie points for hydration, getting through almost four litres of water per day.
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