5 Pro Athletes' Nutrition Tips - And Whether You Should Take Them Seriously

3. Tom Brady - Avoid Acidic Food To Regulate Your pH Levels

Not unlike Roger Federer, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is one of the greatest in his sport’s history who’s enjoying a sort of second wave of fame as an ageless wonder. Brady is 42 years old, and the best of America’s sportsbooks are in universal agreement that he’s likely to lead his Patriots to another Super Bowl championship. Whether or not this ends up happening, for a quarterback Brady’s age to even be given such odds in the first place speaks to his enduring prowess - which is of course tied to his nutrition.

Brady is actually very public about his nutrition routine, to the point that he’s turned it into something of a side business. However, while he undeniably has an overall healthy approach, some of his specific claims are dubious. Brady speaks about avoiding acidic foods on the grounds that doing so can help to regulate the body’s pH levels, leading to optimal performance. Now, the specific foods Brady avoids and focuses on can certainly comprise a healthy diet. However, an in-depth look by Vox citing nutritional experts clarified that there is little to no scientific evidence that we can control pH levels via nutrition. In other words, eating like Brady isn’t necessarily a bad idea - but doing it for his stated reasons is likely fruitless.