Chris Hemsworth is well known for his chiselled physique and now, his personal chef has revealed exactly how the Aussie star maintains his muscles.
The 40-year-old Thor actor enlisted the help of Michelin-trained chef Sergio Perera 10 years ago and has been calling on the Spaniard for advice on his diet ever since.
A close friend of the A-lister’s wife Elsa Pataky, 47, the cook earned himself a reputation for feeding some of the biggest names in Hollywood – including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio.
On Wednesday, the celebrity chef disclosed his coveted secrets and let fans in on the recipes that were keeping Chris at optimum health.
He told News.com.au: ‘Obviously the guy is a big boy. He requires a lot of protein for the body he has.
‘When it comes to building muscle he just keeps it very clean with of a lot of barbecuing — like meats and vegetables — and keeping it Mediterranean which involves a lot of olive oil.’
Sergio continued: ‘One thing I did religiously with him, was every single day he would have one very large, hearty salad that consisted of raw and cooked vegetables, fermented products, nuts, seeds and a lot of good fats with a piece of steak or a big piece of fish.’
The famous foodie spilled information on what he asked Chris to eat ahead of his appearances in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: End Game.
He explained that the star’s day would begin with a large green smoothie consisting of leafy veg, nuts, fruits, seeds, fats and a hint of sea salt.
After guzzling down the nutritious drink, Chris’s next meal was a protein-packed snack of yoghurt, mixed berries, honey, almonds and chia seeds.
If he wasn’t in a yoghurt mood, the actor’s bowl would be swapped for a plate of wholegrain toast and eggs with Vegemite and avocado.
Post-workout, Chris earned himself a vegetable protein shake made with ice water, vitamin C and BCAAs.
Before bed, the dad of three chowed down on some white fish, roasted vegetables and a big healthy salad.
Chris’s motivation to eat well extends beyond his movie roles as he recently discovered he could be prone to Alzheimer’s while filming for his TV show.
The star took a genetic test while making Limitless with Chris Hemsworth last year and was shocked to learn he possessed a gene that could cause him to develop the disease.
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