‘Rarely have I heard him want to cheat’: Shreyas Iyer’s nutritionist Nicole Linhares Kedia shares cricketer’s IPL meal plan
Shreyas Iyer has been in top form over the past couple of months. After a series of stellar performances during the ICC Champions Trophy in March, he has returned as skipper of the Punjab Kings for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. In a quick conversation with his sports nutritionist and integrated health coach Nicole Linhares Kedia, indianexpress.com explored the diet and fitness strategies behind his impressive run. Read edited excerpts below:
Q. What does Shreyas’ diet look like?
Nicole Linhares Kedia: Shreyas’ meals are planned and decided upon daily based on his training load, with precise macronutrient targets for protein, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber. While no two days look the same, the structure remains consistent.
Q. Can you walk us through what he eats in a day d...