6,000 calories, six meals, and beef heart: Haaland reveals diet for peak form

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has revealed the extreme dietary regimen that fuels his exceptional physical performance, consuming approximately 6,000 calories spread across six meals daily. The Norwegian striker shared details of his diet in the documentary "Haaland: The Big Decision," highlighting his inclusion of nutrient-dense foods like beef heart and liver.

Haaland has completely eliminated ultra-processed foods, refined sugars, and typical supplements like protein powders from his diet. Instead, he prioritizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients. His day starts with a breakfast of homemade eggs, sourdough bread, yogurt, and coffee with raw milk and honey or maple syrup. Lunches often consist of chicken breast and pasta prepared without added salt or industrial oils.

Before training sessions, Haaland typically opts for fish such as swordfish, sea bass, or gilt-head bream, served with rice and vegetables. Post-training, he refuels with a sandwich containing prosciutto, burrata, sun-dried tomatoes, and truffle oil. His main meal features large portions of beef with roasted potatoes and bone marrow.

He concludes his day with beef liver and heart, which he considers vital sources of iron and B vitamins. Haaland showed vacuum-packed beef heart and liver from a local butcher, explaining his rationale: "People claim meat is bad for you, but which meat? The one you buy at McDonald's or the meat from a cow that ate grass? I eat heart and liver." His diet is meticulously tailored to support his demanding training and competition schedule, emphasizing quality, local, and minimally processed foods for optimal recovery and athletic results.

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People claim meat is bad for you, but which meat? The one you buy at McDonald's or the meat from a cow that ate grass? I eat heart and liver.