Djokovic To Publish A Nutrition Book

Written by: on 24th July 2013
French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros
Djokovic To Publish A Nutrition Book

epa03735202 Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during his his semi final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 07 June 2013. EPA/YOAN VALAT  |

In 2011, Novak Djokovic had one of the greatest seasons ever by a pro.  He won 10 titles including three Grand Slams, and 43 consecutive matches. Less than two years earlier, the Serbian was having trouble completing tournaments. How did a player once plagued by aches, breathing difficulties, and injuries on the court suddenly become the world No. 1? He changed what he ate.

In his forthcoming book, “Serve to Win,” Djokovic recounts how he survived the bombing of Belgrade, Serbia, rising from a war-torn childhood to the top tier of his sport.

Then he reveals the diet that transformed his health and pushed him to the pinnacle. While Djokovic loved and craved bread and pasta, and especially the pizza at his family’s restaurant, his body simply couldn’t process wheat. Eliminating gluten—the protein found in wheat—made him feel instantly better, lighter, clearer, and quicker. As he continued to research and refine his diet, his health issues disappeared, extra pounds dropped away, and his improved physical health and mental focus allowed him to achieve his two childhood dreams: to win Wimbledon, and to become No. 1 .

With weekly menus, mindful eating tips for optimal digestion, and delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes, readers will be on their way to shedding extra weight and feeling better overall.  Djokovic also offers tips for eliminating stress and simple exercises to get readers revved up and moving, the very same ones he does before each match.

“Finding the right foods for my body has made me lighter, healthier, and more focus,” he said. “It’s made all the difference in my career and in my life.”

The book comes out next month and will be published by Random House.

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