Food Secrets of Kohli, Messi & Djokovic | Sadhguru

Why It Matters

The comments challenge common protein narratives and promote traditional, plant-based remedies, which could influence consumer choices and public debate around diet and athletic nutrition. For businesses in food, wellness and sports nutrition, such messaging may shift demand toward vegetarian and culturally rooted products.

Summary

In a short clip, spiritual teacher Sadhguru warns against daily egg consumption and recommends regional vegetarian dishes rich in B12—like Lakshmi charu and palai adai—to combat post-equinoctial lethargy, especially among women. He contrasts modern breakfast habits of bread and eggs with traditional home-made foods and argues that eggs are unnecessary for building muscle. Sadhguru cites elite athletes he claims are vegetarian—naming Virat Kohli, Lionel Messi and Tom Brady—as examples that top performance does not require animal protein. His remarks blend dietary guidance, seasonal health advice and an endorsement of plant-based nutrition.

Original Description

Plant-based food is often dismissed as “not enough protein.” But if that were true, how do some of the greatest athletes in the world thrive on it? Sadhguru explains.