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Jefferson's Diet: Seafood & Sweet Treats Fuel NFL Star
9 Sep
Summary
- Jefferson favors seafood like crawfish étouffée after games.
- He prefers an empty stomach or a PB&J sandwich before games.
- Jefferson set an NFL record as the youngest to reach 8,000 receiving yards.
Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson recently discussed his game-day nutrition and NFL career during a Pepsi campaign shoot.
Jefferson, a native of Louisiana, expressed his love for seafood, particularly his father's crawfish étouffée, as a post-game meal. He noted that he prefers to play on an empty stomach or with a light snack like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich before games.
Despite his athletic demands, Jefferson admitted to enjoying "cheat meals" like ice cream and cookies, stating he doesn't strictly diet and burns calories through daily practices. He also reflected on his NFL journey since his 2020 rookie season.
Jefferson holds the NFL record as the youngest player to reach 8,000 receiving yards, an achievement he accomplished amidst the uncertainties of his rookie year. He is collaborating with Pepsi and Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis for a new campaign.
The Vikings are aiming for a stronger performance this season after a disappointing previous year. Jefferson also shared that he unwinds with video games like Madden NFL to decompress after challenging games.
