Wellness Coach Shares Simple High-Protein Meal That NFL Players Love

A Florida-based health and wellness coach, Alyssa Takitaki, recently shared a video showcasing a meal she prepared for one of her NFL clients. The video, which has gained some traction online, details the preparation of a simple yet effective high-protein meal designed to meet the nutritional needs of an athlete. Takitaki emphasizes the importance of functionality over aesthetics in athlete meals, highlighting the role of a delicious sauce in encouraging vegetable consumption. "The key to getting an athlete to eat their vegetables is to trick them by adding a sauce to it," Takitaki explains in the video. The recipe includes lean ground beef, a fresh salad of chopped vegetables, and a special sauce. The client's enthusiastic approval of the meal demonstrates the success of Takitaki's approach. This simple, yet effective strategy provides valuable insights into the challenges and solutions in providing nutritious meals for athletes.