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Nutrition is an integral component for every athlete to stay physically healthy in order to excel in their respective sport. However, some athletes don’t follow the norm. NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett was bamboozled after hearing about the diet of an NFL superstar. This unusual diet consumed by the Seattle Seahawks WR left the Boston Celtics legend in total disbelief. The 25-year-old is breaking the stereotype of athletes having strict diets with his unbelievable schedule.

Kevin Garnett hosted the NFL sensation on his official talk show KG Certified. Let?s find out more about this one-on-one between two experts in their respective fields.

Kevin Garnett couldn’t believe the NFL star’s words

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The 2008 NBA champion hosted the bright star of the NFL, DK Metcalf, recently. Via this interview, fans gained some insight into the ritual various NFL stars follow during the training camp before the commencement of a new season. Metcalf candidly shared the details of his daily food intake, which includes a surprising number of candies.

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The shocking revelation left fans and fellow athletes intrigued and curious about the science behind his nutrition choices. Talking about his diet, he conveyed to KG, ?I?m probably the worst person to talk about nutrition, I?m a candy type person.? This made KG gasp for air as he couldn?t believe the words that came out of him as he replied, ?Ahh, what?!?

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The NFL star revealed, ?I eat one meal a day, one coffee, and like three full bags of candy.? After finding out Metcalf loved gummies, KG disbelievingly said, “Come on man, stop, stop, come on.” He later explained his daily routine from all his workouts in the morning up to the last meal of the day.

 

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KG then hilariously said, “Safe to say, we’re gonna see a DK gummy in the future, right?” The 25-year-old confidently replied, “Yeah, sure.” This became a Certified moment for the podcast. “Ya’ll heard it. Another Certified moment,” KG proudly said. However, that wasn’t all Metcalf revealed about diet.

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DK Metcalf?s Unique Work Ethic

In addition to his surprising affection for gummy bears, DK Metcalf also stresses the importance of hydration when he discussed his 4:30 evening meal. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is essential for any athlete, and Metcalf functions to this fundamental principle to keep his body in top-notch condition.

Metcalf?s success speaks for itself. Despite such bizarre eating patterns, his performance on the football field demonstrates that different approaches to diet and nutrition can yield impressive results for individual athletes, showcasing the uniqueness of each player?s body and metabolism.

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What do you think about this unique intake of sugar by DK? Let us know in the comments.