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An effective diet could be the key to one’s well-being. Many athletes find peace and comfort in food. Some even credit it for their performances. But everyone agrees, it is key to becoming and remaining the best. Tom Brady, the legendary QB of the NFL, found the solution to his fitness in his diet. This saw him become one of the best NFL players of all time.

The former Bucs and Patriots QB has shared his diet which he has been following for years now, the TB12 diet. The TB12 diet is part of the TB12 Method, which is Tom Brady’s book. In his book, Brady shares his methods and tips which have helped him “Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance.” If it works for him, it could work for everyone, right? It’s not as simple as that.

How does it work? Tom Brady and his TB12 diet

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In simple words, a diet is a limited pool of fruits, fats, vegetables and other proteins that the individual may eat. The TB12 diet however tweaks it a bit further. The Diet signifies what and how much can one eat from a singular food category. It may sound achievable, but it is not possible for everyone to adopt this method in a flip of a switch. In an article published on Forbes Health, it shares the details of the TB12 diet.

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In the TB12 diet, individuals may eat a diet that is 80% organic and plant-based, whereas 20% is high-quality animal products. The diet also pushes the individual to avoid a host of items. The list of items includes Alcohol, Cereals, Caffeine, Fruit Juice, Soy Products and many more.

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It recommends that individuals to limit your caffeine intake to 1 cup of coffee a day. It pushes the individuals to stop eating when they feel they are 75% full. Apart from these, it suggests plenty of other tips that will assist individuals in leading a healthy life. Although the organic and limiting factor of the diet can help individuals immensely. There are factors that could be risky for many individuals without their knowledge.

Is the Diet worth it? Experts say – not for everyone

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In the Forbes article, the experts lay out several benefits of the diet. One of the noteworthy benefits is that it cuts out many foods that may be considered inflammatory. But with the benefits, there are drawbacks too, as the article and the experts state. It can be uncomfortable for many individuals dealing with gut issues as they have to prioritize nuts and legumes and fiber. The restrictive nature of the diet can risk disordered eating in any individual. The experts close by saying, that the diet should not be considered as a one size fits all solution.

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Tom Brady and Alex Guerrero have developed TB12 sports immensely over the years. TB12sports has almost 500 thousand followers on Instagram at present. Their reach and influence are growing every passing day as they promote Hydration, Nutrition, Movement, Mental Fitness and Pliability. But it has drawn scrutiny from scientists for the diet.

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TB12 is an amazing diet plan crafted by Tom Brady over the years which has helped him perform at the level he has. But it is notable that it may not work out in the same manner for everyone who tries it and the experts share the same opinion. For the fans following, they should consider the diet and think twice before implementing it.

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