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For an athlete, especially one that is older than the others, training, and nutrition are key. These two aspects of an athlete’s life ensure longevity and a career with lesser injuries. One prime example of such a diet and practice is none other than Tom Brady. Considering that he played till the age of 45, the ex-QB was in excellent shape. Another QB that has showcased longevity in his career has been Aaron Rodgers. At the age of 39, Rodgers remains to be one of the oldest QBs to play.

While with Brady, the world knows his secret: the TB12 Method. However, what is Rodgers’ secret? In an extremely satirical interview, Rodgers was asked about his secret for continuing to play for so long. He was even asked if he was an avid follower of the TB12 method. His answer was quite shocking.

Aaron Rodgers does not believe in the Tb12 Method hype

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The TB12 method consists of a lifestyle choice in terms of diet and exercise that has helped Brady maintain his career’s longevity. The key features of the diet include eating a mostly plant-based, organic diet plan. It has a lot of whole foods that are nutrient dense to include anti-inflammatory foods that help with recovery. As a whole, the diet is perfect for someone who wants to maintain their athleticism for a long time. During the interview, Rodgers was questioned if he partook in this diet.

The satirical interview had a hilarious interaction between the host and the QB. The QB was first questioned about his dietary habits as the host said, “Is it true, are you on the tb12 method?” 

The QB had a very simple answer as he said, “I’m not.” The host even questioned Rodgers if he wants to play for long and Rodgers had a ready response as he said he already has played for a long time. He seemed very content with the fact that he isn’t following Brady’s method.

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While Rodgers doesn’t follow the TB12 diet, he is no slouch in taking care of his diet. He himself has a strict dietary regimen that he follows to ensure his peak performance on the field.

Rodgers’ brilliant diet plan

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In the past, Rodgers has spoken about the kind of food he eats to ensure that he is at peak performance. He mentioned that he mainly follows a plant-based diet without any dairy. Unlike his old team’s fans, Rodgers is not a Cheesehead. He has

stated in the past that dairy and cheese do not agree with him. However, the QB does indulge in chicken and red meat occasionally. Additionally, he also incorporates multivitamins and magnesium supplements to round off his diet. Additionally, Rodgers also has a 6-day intensive workout regime with just one day off in the week.

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 25: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field after defeating the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)All in all, with all of these brilliant habits, Rodgers has been able to maintain longevity in his career. While he might not be following the TB12 diet, his own brand of dietary decisions seemed to have served him well.

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