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British adventurer and television presenter Edward Michael ‘Bear’ Grylls, known for hosting the show Man vs. Wild, is popular for trying out the most eclectic foods around the world – including but not limited to insects and creepy crawlies. From spiders, cockroaches, to beetles, there’s little Bear Grylls hasn’t tried out on camera. The survival expert’s interesting palate makes us wonder what he likes to eat on a day-to-day basis, and in a recent Instagram post, he spilled the beans.
Grylls mentioned that he “likes to keep it simple, natural, and farmer-led”. Sharing that he get outside first thing in the morning and then have his breakfast, he said: “Use good quality whole milk, or raw milk where it’s legal and you trust the farm. Real food I can name, sourced directly from where I can, has been a genuine game changer for me and my family,” he wrote in the caption of his Instagram post.
To get a lowdown on his diet, we reached out to CV Aishwarya, a clinical nutritionist and lecturer at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, and here’s what she explained:
• 3-4 eggs scrambled in butter 🍳
• Greek yoghurt with a scoop of protein powder, berries and a little honey 🍯
• Freshly squeezed orange juice 🍊
Aishwarya said having breakfast with six eggs, Greek yoghurt, berries, honey, and protein powder gives a good amount of protein and nutrients that help digestion and immunity. “But eating too many eggs every day may raise cholesterol for some people, and the mix of yoghurt, berries, and honey can add more sugar than needed,” she added, urging necessary caution.
Carbs when I need them:
• potatoes, white rice, honey 🥔🍚🍯
“The second meal of rice, white potatoes, honey, and fresh orange juice offers quick energy, potassium, and vitamin C. However, this combination is very high in sugars and fast-digesting carbs, which can raise blood sugar levels quickly and does not keep you full for long because it lacks protein and fibre,”‘ said the nutritionist.
• Ribeye or great quality burgers or offal sausages from local farms 🥩
• Big baked potato with melted cheese and lots of sea salt 🧀🥔
Aishwarya elaborated that the protein-rich dinner with ribeye steak and a big baked potato with melted cheese supplies important nutrients like protein, iron, B12, potassium, and calcium. At the same time, it contains a lot of saturated fat and calories, especially when eaten at night, as it does not include vegetables that are needed for fibre and antioxidants.
• Milk smoothie with protein powder, a touch of honey and sometimes banana
According to Aishwarya, the final meal gives protein, natural sugars, and electrolytes. But raw milk can be unsafe because it may contain harmful bacteria, and the combination of banana, honey, and milk adds a high amount of sugar, which may affect blood sugar and overall metabolic health if taken often.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
