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Neeraj Chopra Became Non-Vegetarian Only In 2016: Know His 5 Fitness Secrets Here; In Pics

Neeraj Chopra bounced back in style at Lausanne Diamond League with a throw of 87.66m. He was returning after month-long break due to injury. But he showed no signs of discomfort at all. Despite starting with a foul throw, Neeraj ended up winning his second consecutive Diamond League match and is leading the rankings too. In this story, we reveal one of the secrets behind Neeraj's success: his diet, his favourite healthy food and also his cheat meals.

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Updated:Jul 01, 2023, 08:18 AM IST

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What does Neeraj eat in breakfast, lunch and dinner?

Neeraj's morning starts with juice or coconut water. He eats four egg whites, two pieces of bread, a bowl of Dalia, and fruits in breakfast. Lunch consists of rice and curd with pulses and grilled chicken along with salad. In dinner, he likes to have soup, boiled vegetables and fruits. (Image: ANI)

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Focus on getting right amount of fat and macronutrients

Neeraj is not a body builder. He needs a particular amount of fat in his body. That' why he includes products that have fat in it. He is a big fan of eating fruits and uses protein supplements too. (Image: Instagram)

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Neeraj was not always a non-vegetarian

Neeraj was following a strict vegetarian diet till 2016. But in 2016, when he was in USA for training, things changed as he began to lose weight. He was asked to start including non-veg items in his diet. That helped him regain his best shape. (Image: ANI)

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Neeraj loves eating bread-omlette

The Olympic champion has previously said that he can eat Bread and omelette every day in breakfast. This dish is not just tasty but also high on protein. (Image: ANI)

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Neeraj also loves eating the salmon fish

Neeraj likes eating Salmon fish which has been added to his diet very recently. He has quickly developed a liking for it as it has become his choice of protein intake. “It's supposed to be good for you. I've started eating it recently. If I have to eat non-vegetarian food, I'll prefer having some grilled salmon,” he told ESPN. (Image: ANI)

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Neeraj's cheat meals

During the season, Neeraj cannot afford to have cheat meals. But when season come to end, he treats himself with some churma, sweets and golgappas. (Image: ANI)