Robert Lewandowski (37): 'I use this diet so I can eat cake every day'

At 37 years old, Robert Lewandowski not only continues to stand out as one of the most decisive forwards at FC Barcelona, but he has also become a model of athletic longevity. The Polish striker keeps a physical level that surprises both his fans and specialists. A large part of that performance is attributed to his strict discipline with training and, above all, with nutrition.

However, what has caught attention in recent days is an unexpected confession about his diet: the player starts every meal with dessert, specifically a brownie. In an interview with the German outlet Welt, Lewandowski detailed the routine he has followed for years: "I eat the cake first. Then noodles and meat and, at the end, salad or soup."

The order, seemingly unusual at first glance, is not the result of whim but of a nutritional plan designed together with his wife, Anna Lewandowska, a nutritionist. "I use this diet so I can eat cake every day," Robert confessed in his interview. Both have developed a holistic approach to nutrition that avoids ultra-processed foods, eliminates dairy and refined flours, and prioritizes fresh products.

Robert Lewandowski reveals the diet he uses daily

Anna, in previous statements to The Times, had explained how they organize their daily meals. Among their usual options are healthy pancakes, vegetable spaghetti, creams, salads, and high-quality fish. She also revealed that, after training sessions, they consume beet juice with cinnamon or cayenne as part of a style known as a dissociated diet, which separates carbohydrates and proteins.

Why start with the brownie? According to the couple, this order helps improve digestion and optimize fat burning. Since it is a dessert made with pure cocoa and without processed sugars, it becomes a healthy alternative that, in theory, prepares the body to better process the main dishes. In addition, it allows them to enjoy something sweet without generating the feeling of guilt that comes with traditional desserts.

Robert Lewandowski listens to his nutritionist wife

From a scientific point of view, the evidence for this approach is limited; however, some studies offer clues. A 2018 clinical trial indicated that starting with foods rich in fiber helps reduce blood glucose spikes. Meanwhile, a study published in 2019 by the American Psychological Association suggested that having dessert at the beginning can lead to choosing more balanced dishes afterward.

In this sense, eating a healthy cocoa brownie first could not only influence appetite control, but also the emotional relationship with food. For Lewandowski, the formula works: he keeps performing at the highest level in the elite while treating himself to cake every day.