Ghana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!Cristiano Ronaldo continues to strengthen his case as one of the greatest athletes of all time, maintaining elite performance levels despite being in his 40s. The Al-Nassr FC forward has enjoyed a remarkable career across multiple top clubs, including Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus FC, as well as with the Portugal national football team. With his goal tally rapidly approaching the historic 1,000 mark, his longevity remains one of the most talked-about aspects of his career.A key factor behind Ronaldo’s sustained excellence is his exceptional physique, which continues to attract global admiration. Read alsoA detailed throwback to Daniel Opare’s football career storyStay ahead of the gist. Join YEN’s WhatsApp channel for instant updates!His strict fitness regime and disciplined lifestyle have been widely documented, but new insight from his former private chef, Giorgio Barone, has shed light on a lesser-known aspect of his diet, his complete avoidance of milk.According to Barone, Ronaldo deliberately removed milk from his daily nutrition plan because he believes it is not a natural part of an adult human diet. The chef argued that humans are unique in continuing to consume milk beyond infancy, unlike other animals. In his view, while breastfeeding is essential early in life, continuing to drink milk later on goes against natural biological patterns. This philosophy became one of the guiding principles in Ronaldo’s carefully controlled diet.Read alsoCarlos Queiroz breaks silence on Otto Addo after Ghana appointment: "Thank you"Ronaldo’s attention to detail extends far beyond his eating habits. His professionalism and discipline have consistently been praised by teammates, coaches, and fitness experts throughout his career. One of the most notable public examples came during UEFA Euro 2020, when he removed bottles of Coca-Cola from a press conference table and encouraged people to choose water instead. The moment quickly went viral and reinforced his reputation for maintaining strict control over what he consumes.Barone also revealed more about Ronaldo’s typical meals, noting that the Portuguese star enjoys nutrient-rich foods such as liver, alongside a balanced intake of chicken, fish, and vegetables. These meals are designed to support muscle recovery, energy levels, and overall health, allowing him to continue competing at the highest level.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: [email protected].