Bayern Munich and England frontman Harry Kane continues to power his nation at the World Cup, putting in shifts to ensure the Three Lions made it far in the tournament so far. The soon-to-be 33-year-old revealed that he maintains a strict regime when it came to what he ate for breakfast and that he hasn’t deviated from it for almost a decade.
According to a report from The Standard as captured by the Mirror:
Kane keeps his day-to-day food fairly straightforward, but he has worked closely with chef
and qualified nutritionist Dan Sargeant for years. Kane told the publication he’s been working alongside the chef ‘for about eight or nine years.’
The dad-of-four also reportedly likes to start the day by making breakfast with his children. What’s on the menu can vary depending on what’s coming up in his day, he said.
One option is toasted wholewheat bread with eggs, including a spinach omelette. Another is coconut yoghurt topped with mixed berries, homemade granola and a drizzle of honey.
Spinach can add even more nutritional value to meals. Healthline said the leafy green contains vitamins A, C and K1, plus iron, folate and calcium, and also has natural nitrates, which studies suggest may support blood pressure and circulation.
Wholewheat bread is typically higher in fibre than white bread, which can help with digestion and keep you feeling fuller for longer. Because it’s a slower‑release carbohydrate, it may also help avoid sharper blood‑sugar spikes.
Kane was quoted as saying: “Over the years, we have continuously researched and fine-tuned the dietary aspects, striving to make breakthroughs in every small detail. Since working with him, I’ve seen significant improvements in my physical condition and on-field performance. He usually selects and prepares high-quality ingredients, and then my family and I cook them in the kitchen.
Before training, I usually have a good idea of the session’s intensity and adjust my calorie and carbohydrate intake accordingly. If we have a match, I start ‘carb-loading’ from Friday morning’s breakfast, continuing until before the match to fuel the body properly.”
Let’s see if Kane and co can advance to the final for the first time in 60 years by beating Argentina.
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