Brazil stick to their own chefs, feast on fish in Calcutta in front of friendly India

The Brazilian national football team follows its strict dietary discipline in Kolkata, with meals prepared exclusively by their own chefs and nutritionists who have traveled with the team, sources in the team camp said.

Although the state government has prepared Indian, Bengali and other cuisines for the official state dinner, the Brazilian players have learned to prefer food cooked by their own culinary team to stay in line with their defined nutritional plan.

WHAT’S ON BRAZIL?

Footballers are served meals nearly five times a day, with each meal prepared under the supervision of team chefs and nutritionists. Oil use is strictly controlled, with olive oil being the primary choice.

The lunch and dinner menu includes rice, spaghetti, baked beans, fish, chicken, meat, green salad and moderate portions of desserts.

Special emphasis is placed on fish. Often described as a fish hub, Brazilian fish lovers enjoy a variety of fresh fish in Kolkata. Team sources said the chefs prepare the seafood themselves.

Meals are rounded off with moderate portions of rice, various lentils and beans, potatoes, vegetables and salad.

Breakfast, which is also prepared by the in-house chefs on Friday mornings in Calcutta, includes bread, boiled eggs, fruit and vegetable salads. Players also follow a specific regimen for drinks.

Fresh fruit and dried fruit are also part of the team’s diet. Even the team’s drinking water is sourced from outside, sources said.

In addition to the diet, the players also do light weight training in the morning.

In short, Brazil’s routine in Calcutta ahead of a FIFA friendly is entirely on their own terms, with their own chefs, their own nutritionists and a strict menu.

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