Serena Williams says her first training-day meal comes later than people might expect

Serena Williams, the renowned tennis star, revealed in an interview that her first meal of the day usually comes around lunchtime, rather than breakfast. The 44-year-old athlete, who is not particularly fond of breakfast, begins her day with a protein-rich meal before training and a more substantial dinner to aid recovery. Dinner holds special significance for Williams as she makes an effort to prepare meals for her daughters, Olympia and Adira, to spend quality time together.

Although her diet is focused on supporting her training, Williams still enjoys indulging in her favorite foods, including tacos. Even during competitions, she believes in balance and savoring New York's food scene. While research suggests that eating breakfast can have benefits like weight loss and stable blood sugar levels, skipping it is not necessarily problematic, as it may be a form of intermittent fasting, which is also linked to a lower risk of chronic illness and improved blood sugar control.

The timing of meals depends on individual schedule and digestion, with some people feeling hungry in the morning and others not. Other athletes, such as Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and New York Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns, also do not have a habit of eating breakfast, preferring instead liquid breakfasts or other alternatives.