India, June 25 -- India all-rounder Axar Patel may be one of the fittest athletes in the country today, but he admits his diet once looked nothing like that of a professional cricketer. From starting his day with tea and puffs to regularly skipping breakfast, Patel revealed how adopting a simple protein-first habit transformed his nutrition and daily routine during a conversation with Jatin Sapru on Like An Athlete. (Also read: Kangana Ranaut promotes millets and colourful thali for balanced diet, says 'eat local, eat seasonal' for better health )

Speaking about nutrition and fitness, Axar admitted that he does not obsess over counting macros or tracking every gram of protein and carbohydrates. "I'm involved in some things, but not too d...