Diet secrets of Cristiano Ronaldo explained by the chef- including octopus and coconut oil

Using coconut oil has astonishing calorie burning effects.

Because it's high in lauric acid, which is said to burn fat and improve cholesterol it's essential in the preparation in meals for Ronaldo and his family.

Barone revealed: "I cook using coconut oil. It is also imp­­ortant to drink plenty of water – but purified. And drink a lot.

"Of course, it’s all combined with hard training. But rest is as fundamental as training and nutrition – including in the afternoon. And eating early in the evening, not late."