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Healthy Home Economist / Archives / Celebrity Health / Andy-monium! Wimbledon’s New Champ Fueled by Raw Food

Andy-monium! Wimbledon’s New Champ Fueled by Raw Food

by Sarah Pope / Affiliate Links ✔

Andy-monium over raw food!What a win!

Andy Murray’s dramatic Wimbledon victory this weekend was doubly sweet for the 26 year old Scot. Not only was it the first Men’s Wimbledon victory for Britain since 1936, but it also finally sent Andy to the winner’s circle after a devastating defeat and huge emotional setback at last year’s tournament.

Andy worked harder than ever after his heartbreaking loss to Roger Federer in the 2012 Wimbledon final, but it took more than long hours on the court, intensive training and stellar coaching to finally turn the tide to victory.

His secret weapon?

A diet consisting largely of raw fish that must be consumed within an hour of each and every match in order to maintain his imposing 6’3″, 190 lb frame.

In order to meet Andy’s physical demand for high quality protein, his staff is instructed to track down a high quality sushi restaurant in every city he plays. He has even been known to bring sushi on ice in a cooler right to the court so it can be immediately brought to him at the end of a late match.

In addition to raw fish, Andy consumes large quantities of red meat, pasta and rice spread over 6 meals each day. Breakfast consists of yogurt and a peanut butter bagel with a protein packed shake.

In total, Andy consumes 6,000 calories a day along with at least 6 quarts of water. He strictly avoids alcohol, processed foods and sugar.

Andy told the BBC:

“I don’t actually like junk food these days. I used to love it but, apart from the odd pizza, nowadays I’d prefer to go for a nice meal. If I did win on Sunday sushi would definitely feature in there somewhere.”

Andy is not alone is his predilection for sushi. The Australian Institute of Sport has recommended it in the past for all its athletes. Tennis star Serena Williams along with baseball player Alex Rodriguez are fans as well.

Sushi isn’t just for the young athletes either. The Japanese traditional food may well have fueled golf legend Tom Watson’s shocking run at the British Open in 2009 at the age of 59.

According to the owner of a Japanese restaurant in Tampa who used to be the sushi maker for a well known Japanese restaurant in Augusta, Georgia, Tom can really put away the sushi – more than anyone else this sushi chef had ever seen. This man personally prepared enormous plates of sushi for Mr. Watson during the Master’s tournament each year.

Why is sushi so special? First of all, uncooked fish contains plentiful omega-3 fatty acids in a fresh, unadulterated state. Omega-3 fats promote cardiovascular health and optimal circulation. The raw protein provides the most basic of building blocks for maintaining muscle mass, which can disappear rapidly for a professional athlete who is training heavily.

According Nino Severino, who has coached top British players:

“Andy [Murray] is such a physical player that every time he slams down his foot he is basically ripping his body to shreds. He then needs to replenish the lost protein because that’s a big element of rebuilding.”

The fish eggs (caviar) that adorn most sushi rolls are extremely high in Vitamin D, known to lower inflammation. According to analysis by UBE Laboratories and funded by the Weston A. Price Foundation, a single tablespoon of fish roe contains a whopping 17,000 international units of vitamin D. In addition, fish roe contains vitamins A, K2, zinc, iodine, and the brain supporting omega-3 fatty acid DHA in ample amounts.

Can sushi be of benefit to weekend warriors as well? There is no reason why not. Many scientists believe that sushi is one of the reasons why the Japanese are among the healthiest nations on earth.

Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist

Sources:

You Won’t Believe Andy’s Diet

Sushi on the Menu as Britain Hungers for a Title

Sushi and Tom Watson’s Historic Run at the British Open

Fish Eggs: A Superior Vitamin D Boost

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Sarah Pope

Sarah Pope MGA has been a Health and Nutrition Educator since 2002. She is a summa cum laude graduate in Economics from Furman University and holds a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

She is the author of three books: the bestseller Get Your Fats Straight, Traditional Remedies for Modern Families, and Living Green in an Artificial World.

Her four eBooks Good Diet…Bad Diet, Real Food Fermentation, Ketonomics, and Ancestrally Inspired Dairy-Free Recipes are available for complimentary download via Healthy Home Plus.

Her mission is dedicated to helping families effectively incorporate the principles of ancestral diets within the modern household. She is a sought after lecturer around the world for conferences, summits, and podcasts.

Sarah was awarded Activist of the Year in 2010 at the International Wise Traditions Conference, subsequently serving on the Board of Directors of the nutrition nonprofit the Weston A. Price Foundation for seven years.

Her work has been covered by numerous independent and major media including USA Today, ABC, and NBC among many others.

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  1. Al

    Jul 8, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    stay away from the sushi, most have worms look up a post by Paul on theperfecthealth diet where they had raw fish sit out the next day they saw the worm climb out of it. Good for Andy but he could have accomplished this by eating sardines much safer in toxic metals and a hell of a lot easier to travel with. Remember are bodies have evolved to eat mostly cooked food especially meats to kill parasites and bacteria even if you do get grass fed finished meats. Cook all veggies that’s a given and eat your dairy raw as much as you can.

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  2. Jodie Hagan via Facebook

    Jul 8, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    beware mercury in sushi http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/01/06/extreme-mercury-toxicity-sidelines-actor-jeremy-piven.aspx

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  3. Susan

    Jul 8, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    So, how do you go about finding a good quality sushi restaurant?

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  4. Laura Hayes

    Jul 8, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Word of caution: beware of the mercury in sushi. Everyone needs to be wary of consuming mercury (and/or of having it injected into themselves and their children via vaccines), most especially women who are pregnant, and women who might become pregnant one day.

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  5. Colette

    Jul 8, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Im Scottish but according to the government im British. But we see ourselves as Scottish as we are a country abeit a part of great Britain lol. Confusing but people in England call themselves English so there is a difference

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  6. Nicky Dowsett

    Jul 8, 2013 at 9:36 am

    I think Andy Murray’ secret weapon is sushi! Kidding aside, I also love sushi especially with a lot of wasabi. It will surely turn your face red.

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  7. Stephanie Kraft via Facebook

    Jul 8, 2013 at 8:07 am

    This is making me want sushi like crazy..must get some today!

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  8. Frederica Huxley via Facebook

    Jul 8, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Would you say an athlete was a “Californian” or an “American”?? Of course Andy is Scottish, but he is British first and foremost.

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  9. Maria Szucsova via Facebook

    Jul 8, 2013 at 7:04 am

    Scotland is part of Great Britain together with Wales and England. Plus Northern Ireland it forms The United Kingdom… Therefore quite correctly they say British 🙂

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  10. Chrissy Cordon via Facebook

    Jul 7, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    I have been CRAVING sushi lately!!!

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