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MS Dhoni advises young fan on balanced diet plan

MS Dhoni advises young fan on balanced diet plan
‘I can give you a diet plan’: When MS Dhoni advised a young fan on what should he eat · indianexpress.com

MS Dhoni is a very famous cricket player.

He once recorded a video message for a young fan named Anirudh.

Anirudh wants to become a wicketkeeper-batsman, like a player who keeps wickets and bats.

Dhoni told him that he needs to eat the right kinds of food.

He said Anirudh should avoid too much sugar and fried food.

He also told him to eat lots of fruits and vegetables.

Dhoni explained that a balanced diet will make him stronger to hit sixes.

It will also help him be quick enough to catch fast balls.

Dhoni joked that he could make a diet plan for the boy if needed.

A nutrition expert named Garima Goyal agreed that a balanced diet is important, though each person's needs are different.

Key facts

Advice giver
MS Dhoni
Young fan
Anirudh Tiwari
Fan's goal
Wicketkeeper-batsman
Video recorded
2023
Key advice
Avoid sugar and fried food; eat fruits, vegetables and a balanced diet
Expert consulted
Garima Goyal, consultant dietitian and fitness expert
Ideal diet components
Protein, complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, fibre, fruits, vegetables and fluids
Nutrition takeaway
Consistency matters more than perfection; no one-size-fits-all plan

Quotes

Garima Goyal

Stressed consultant dietitian and fitness expert

“"Hi Anirudh. How are you? Your dad told me that you also want to be a wicket‑keeper batsman, but he said you are not big into eating. So, what I would suggest is eating the right stuff and avoiding a lot of sugar and fried food."”
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“"Protein from foods such as eggs, dairy, pulses, fish, chicken, or soy supports muscle repair and growth, while whole grains, millets, fruits, and vegetables provide sustained energy, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants."”
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