Orthopaedic Surgeon Breaks Down Virat Kohli’s Daily Diet, From Lentils to Minimal Oil
Virat Kohli’s plant-based diet, minimal oil, and simple meals keep him fit and injury-free.
Orthopaedic Surgeon and Health Educator Dr. Manan Vora has broken down Virat Kohli’s ultra-disciplined plant-heavy diet, revealing that the former Indian Captain follows a strict “no oil, no spice, no deep-fried” rule across all meals to maintain peak athletic performance. In a widely shared Instagram reel posted on November 25, Dr. Vora used an old interview clip of Kohli to explain how a health scare forced the cricketer to ditch his once beloved butter chicken and shift almost 90% of his diet to plant-based sources—a change that left him with 120% energy and zero body stiffness.
According to Dr. Vora, Kohli now powers his explosive game through high-quality plant proteins such as lentils, legumes, tofu, and quinoa that supply all essential amino acids for muscle repair and strength. The surgeon stressed that the real secret lies beyond protein: Kohli keeps fats minimal, carbohydrates simple and controlled, and completely avoids inflammatory foods. “His meals look almost boring—minimal oil, minimal seasoning, maximum function,” Dr. Vora said, quoting Kohli himself on the intentional blandness that keeps body fat low and recovery lightning-fast.
The transformation began years ago when Kohli suffered from high uric acid and cervical spine issues that were aggravated by excessive meat consumption. Cutting non-vegetarian food dramatically resolved the problems almost overnight, with Kohli later telling interviewers that the switch made him feel lighter, sharper, and more energetic than ever. The 37-year-old has since stuck religiously to the clean-eating template, even on tour, earning praise from nutritionists worldwide for sustaining elite performance on a predominantly plant-based regimen.
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Dr. Vora’s breakdown has reignited admiration for Kohli’s monk-like discipline, especially as Indian Cricket grapples with a Test batting crisis critics partly attribute to modern players’ less rigorous lifestyles. While the next generation struggles on turning tracks, Kohli—now in the twilight of his red-ball career—continues to set the gold standard for fitness and dietary consistency that once made him the fittest cricketer on the planet.
