Published 18:51 IST, February 5th 2020

Lakers star LeBron James' everyday diet explained by a nutrition expert

NBA 2019-20: During an interview, Ladder's Chief Nutrition Officer Adam Bornstein spoke about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his everyday diet.

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is currently playing his 17th NBA season. According to certain reports, NBA star spends thousand dollars to maintain his body after an NBA game. This includes diets and eating healthy versions of his favourite food. Here is what LeBron James eats for lunch, according to an expert.

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LeBron James diet: What does Lakers star eat for lunch every day?

During an interview, Ladder Chief Nutrition Officer Adam Bornstein spoke about LeBron James and his everyday diet. According to Bornstein, King James sticks to a routine and sticks to a healthy version of his favourite food – tacos. Bornstein stated that James understands what he needs to do in order to advance to next level. Bornstein is a New York Times best-selling author and former editor of Men’s Health magazine.

Bornstein furr added that LeBron James is consistent in eating good and healthy food. According to Bornstein, rituals lead to great habits. For James, a taco dish packed with protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats is a ritual. Bornstein, who was aware of LeBron James Taco Tuesday, mentions that tacos aren't limited to Tuesdays for his diet. James has Mahi Mahi tacos on almond flour tortillas with a salsa made up of corn, beans and cilantro with a side of slaw.

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Bornstein furr added that though LeBron James has off-season when it comes to his diets, he at times indulges in some more wine, which we see through his Instagram stories. As per Bornstein, idea behind that is to balance everything out. To be healthy, one does t need to be perfect all time, but consistent. To maintain good health, one much move, exercise, recover, rest and sleep daily.

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Ladder, LeBron James and Arld Schwarzenegger’s company, began as a ‘happy accident’, according to Bornstein. LeBron James suffered from cramps during his 2014 NBA Finals, after which he asked his trainer Mike Mancias to upgrade everything from his fitness routine to supplementation. LeBron James n teamed up with long-time friend Schwarzenegger to start a company which provided workout supplements for daily use.

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LeBron James stats 

Currently, LeBron James is averaging at 25.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and career-high 10.7 assists per game while shooting 49.3% from ground. James has been leading Lakers this season, who are leading Western Conference with a 38-11 win-loss record. He is also in contention for NBA MVP award this season, especially if he leads Lakers to NBA championship. Along with Anthony Davis, team could reach ir first NBA playoffs since NBA 2012-13 season, where y lost first round. James also received maximum votes for NBA All-Star games, making him Western Conference captain. 

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18:51 IST, February 5th 2020