May 17, 2017 5:26 PM
(CBS) Jake Arrieta eats well, aiming to make 80 percent of his diet healthy. But the remaining 20 percent is pretty incredible.
Arrieta, the 2015 NL Cy Young winner, has what he calls cheat days on his diet. He explained it in great detail to the Bernstein & Goff Show on Wednesday in his regular appearance with the show.
We start with a flight of french toast, which is blueberry, strawberries, pecan, a cookie french toasts, and then Im going with a chicken and waffles, Arrieta said. Probably two pancakes, three eggs and a side of bacon. Thats breakfast.
Im carb-loading. Im getting a ton of sugar, high fat. And then Ill probably end up at the park with the kids for an hour, as long as I can stay awake. Ill have to hit a nap then, and I kind of plan out my food accordingly if I know Im really going to get after it.
Usually, around lunch, before dinner, Ill probably eat a pint of ice cream, just as a snack a nice little snack. And then well go to dinner. Well go to DMK (restaurant), well go there. Ill get two double-doubles, probably an order of fries, maybe two, and then a shake at least one shake after dinner.
Im probably throwing down close to 10,000 calories. And then I dont eat for three or four days.
Arrietas typical diet is mostly plant-based and consists of organic foods. He maintains excellent physical condition and a extensive workout regimen. But the cheat days can be just as important to maintaining a healthy diet. Arrieta sure does his right.
This season has been a struggle so far for Arrieta, who is 4-3 with a 5.44 ERA. He pins the struggles on mechanical issues.
I wasnt too far off from where I want to be last start, Arrieta said. But its just a continuous process, trying to work through it, find that comfort zone and go from there.
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