Ronaldo's Ex-Chef Reveals No-Milk, No-Sugar Diet

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old forward for Al Nassr and Portugal's national team, maintains his elite physical condition through a disciplined diet that excludes milk and sugar entirely, according to revelations from his former personal chef, Giorgio Barone. In a recent interview, Barone, who prepared meals for Ronaldo during his Juventus stint, emphasized that the Portuguese star's routine relies on simple, natural foods and unwavering consistency rather than elaborate plans.

Barone explained Ronaldo's aversion to milk stems from a belief that it is unnatural for adult humans to consume dairy from other animals. "Humans are the only animals that drink the milk of other animals," Barone said. "No other animal drinks milk after three months. Calves don't drink milk after the age of three months. Animals don't drink the milk of other animals. It does not exist in nature. Only human beings continue to drink milk up to 30, 40, 50, and 60 years, and in my view, it is wrong." He noted that after infancy, such consumption goes against natural patterns observed in other species, like dogs, wolves, cows, and donkeys.

Ronaldo's daily meals follow a balanced structure centered on lean...