The diets of the best basketball players in the world show how insane Tom Brady's lifestyle really is

• We asked NBA players at All-Star Weekend about their diets, and while most try to eat healthy, they don't necessarily have super strict diets.
• The answers only served to highlight how insane Tom Brady's diet is, which sees him avoid some vegetables, fruits, caffeine, and dairy, while taking in very few fats.
• Even someone like LeBron James, who is fanatical about taking care of his body, doesn't eat as strictly as Brady.
• Brady's longevity in a contact sport may inspire others to take care of their bodies, but for now, few seem as willing to go as far as he does.
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Many professional athletes are strict about what they put into their bodies. To get to the highest level, athletes look for any minor advantage, and that often includes avoiding unnecessary ingredients from food and drinks.

When many of the best basketball players in the world gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the NBA All-Star Game, we asked them about their diets and what they try to avoid.

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