"I don't care what Dr. Oz says": Mark Wahlberg, 52, Won't Ever Skip Breakfast

byArushi SrivastavaJune 6, 2023, 6:30 am

Mark Wahlberg is among the fittest and most energetic actors in the entertainment industry. He is counted among the top action hero of Hollywood with movies like The Departed, Transformers, 2 Guns, and The Italian Job, among others. The 46 years old star has always been very open about his fitness regime and healthy diet.

The Daddy's Home actor recently opened up on his daily food intake and his opinion on the trending intermittent fasting.

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Intermittent fasting is a process in which a person can eat only during a set window of six to eight hours every day. The fasting method has become quite popular among celebrities, including Jack Dorsey, Jennifer Aniston, and former NFL player Rob Gronkowski.

However, actor Mark Wahlberg is not in favor of intermittent fasting and he prefers a healthy breakfast over it.

The Mile 22 actor told CNBC,

"For me, I’ve dealt with the ketone fad and intermittent fasting and all that stuff, but I’m old school. I like to eat small, healthy meals every three hours."

The actor also revealed that his co-workers tried to persuade him into intermittent fasting but he was adamant. Wahlberg shared, "I like to eat when I get up. I want to eat."

Wahlberg also once got into an argument with a cardiothoracic surgeon and TV host Mehmet Oz. The doctor had told TMZ on January 10 that he's banning breakfast in 2020 because it's an advertising ploy and not really based on the truth about the health of people.

Wahlberg stated to TMZ on the following day,

"Listen, I don't care what Dr. Oz says, I gotta have my breakfast before I work out, that's my preference."

The Deepwater Horizon fame is known for being headstrong and confident about its lifestyle choices.

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The Planet of the Apes star shared in an interview that he wakes up at 4 a.m. every morning to work out, and then has to eat right away. The actor earlier used to wake up at 2:30 a.m. Talking about his daily food intake, the actor shared,

"I take my vitamins so I need food to hold my vitamins. So, I eat eggs and a little bit of oatmeal with blueberries, and then I have my protein shake after the workout. I like eating every two and a half to three hours."

The action hero shared that eating in small breaks works best for him.

Talking about other meals, Mark Wahlberg says he mainly consumes healthy fats and good proteins. He tries not to eat too many carbs. In September, he shared on Instagram that he enjoys eating turkey meatballs, grilled chicken salad for lunch, steak with green peppers, and some form of white fish for dinner.

The actor is also cautious of his workout routine and hits the gym every day.

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Source- CNBC

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