Food Court

MANY FANS AND SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS believe that professional athletes eat properly. In reality, this is a huge misconception. The fact is, they burn everything off so quickly during training that they often don’t have to think about what they’re eating, nor do they gain extra weight as a result.

The problems start after their career ends. I’m not the only athlete who has faced this. When you continue to eat the same amount after retiring from professional sports, yet no longer have the intense physical activity, unfortunately, the extra kilos appear.

The first major tennis player to openly speak about healthy eating, specifically veganism, was Novak Djokovic. A few years ago, he published his own book and, before that, for several years, he had his own vegan restaurant in Monaco. However, it didn’t quite “take off.” Perhaps because Djokovic was slightly ahead of his time, opening too soon, and he couldn’t compete with the gourmet restaurants.

Nowadays, keto diets and intermittent fasting are trendy, with many people combining the two. Personally, I believe in enjoying life while also staying healthy and improving quality. Therefore, I recommend eating deliciously, choosing high-quality products, but not overindulging. By the way, speaking of high-quality products, they can easily be found at Le Marché de la Condamine in Monaco. There, you can pick up some great fresh produce. You can also check out the market in Menton, where many of the top chefs from Monaco’s best restaurants shop.

When I cook, I use two culinary books: Reflets de France by Joël Robuchon and 365 Recettes des Terroirs de France by Paul Bocuse. I don’t really enjoy lengthy cooking processes, so these books help me find quick and fantastic recipes for any taste and occasion.