Exactly What Tom Brady Eats Daily To Fuel His Impressive Fitness Longevity

This coming Sunday, quarterback Tom Brady is making history as the first person in the NFL to play in 10 Super Bowl games. Aside from performing this first-of-its-kind feat, Brady will also make history as the oldest NFL athlete to play in the event.

Though the 43-year-old is still young by most standards, he's practically a centenarian in football years. According to the NFL Players Association, the average NFL career lasts only 3.3 years, compared to Brady's 20. More recently, NFL athletes are choosing to retire early to avoid concussions and support long-term brain health.

According to TB12, Brady wakes up at 6 a.m. every morning and hydrates with 20 ounces (or 2.5 cups) of water. He'll wait about 30 minutes to an hour before eating breakfast, which consists of a nutrient-dense smoothie. 

Brady's favorite smoothie, according to the reps, contains antioxidant-rich blueberries, bananas, seeds, and nuts for fiber, as well as TB12 whey protein isolate for added protein. 

By the time lunch rolls around (12 to 1 p.m.), Brady typically enjoys plenty of hearty vegetables for an essential dose of plant-based vitamins and minerals and a piece of fish. Along with being a sustainable source of protein, fish also provides omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain health and may lower inflammation. 

Brady and his wife, philanthropist, supermodel, and mbg Collective member Gisele Bündchen, prioritize family meals for dinner. According to TB12, these meals are always nutrient-dense with a diverse array of vegetables. In general, Brady's nutrition plan focuses on consuming a meal with roughly 80% plant-based foods and 20% animal-based foods.

Oftentimes, Brady will sip bone broth with dinner, which supports gut health, fights inflammation, and may even reduce stress.