"It eats a wild diet, so it's naturally eating what's good for itself, it lives a good life, and so it is nutritionally dense, it has a really high level of protein as well – people are looking for high levels of protein in their red meat, and it's naturally lean, it's got a much lower saturated fat content.
So you're talking about something that's really good for you as a person, and really good for the planet," he added.
Academic research supports these catering adjustments, linking a diverse microbiome to better physical resilience.
"Supporting gut health is important for athletes, especially when training or competing in hot weather," said Dr. Luciana Torquati, a sports nutrition researcher at the University of Exeter.
According to medical experts, targeted dietary choices mitigate the physical toll of rigorous tournaments.
"Foods containing live cultures like yoghurt and kefir, probiotic supplements, alongside prebiotic foods and supplements may promote a diverse microbiome and help support digestive and immune health, improve nutrient absorption, reduce gastrointestinal symptoms," she added.
These health-conscious menus are ultimately designed to keep players functional and free from illness under intense playing conditions.
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"Together, these factors may help athletes better tolerate demanding conditions and reduce the risk of gastrointestinal symptoms and illness that can negatively affect performance," she stated.
