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Long-jumper Greg Rutherford: how I eat

Greg Rutherford File PhotoFile photo dated 13-08-2016 of Great Britain’s Greg Rutherford. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday July 25, 2017. Reigning long jump champion Greg Rutherford will miss the World Championships in London with an ankle injury, British Athletics has announced. See PA story ATHLETICS London. Photo credit should read Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.
See how far porridge can get you? Greg Rutherford gets some airtime. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

Breakfast

I generally eat between 8-9am, once I’ve sorted out my three-year-old – he loves my omelettes. It’s always one of three things: full-fat Greek yoghurt with mixed fruit (berries, mango, pineapple), almonds, hazelnuts, cinnamon and honey; omelette (four eggs), dry fried or with coconut oil, with watercress, spinach, smoked salmon and cottage cheese; or, before a big workout, porridge, mixed fruit and honey.

Lunch

As close to 1pm as possible. Often baked trout fillets, or stir-fried turkey or chicken, with lots of veg (asparagus, bok choi), pine nuts or cashews, spices (hot paprika is a fave) and hot sauce: I keep bottles of Cholula with me at all times.

Dinner

Similar to lunch, but often with added plantain. I first started eating it at the Olympic Village in 2012; I took a particular shine to the Caribbean food. I’ll just bung everything in a pan and hope for the best …

Snacks

A super shake on the way to training, or to aid recovery, with up to 25 ingredients: protein powder, peanut butter, spinach, turmeric (for its anti-inflammatory properties), fruit, nuts, coconut oil, maca powder, chia seeds. I also like dark chocolate, and lots of coffee and sparkling water, with the odd drink. I put on weight easily so I can be very strict when I have to be.

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