Last update 3 September, 2024 by Alberto Llopis
Marcos Llorente, Atlético de Madrid player, has once again generated conversation on social networks with a publication on his Instagram account. This time, shared a photo of his father, Paco Llorente, accompanied by a message that caught the attention of his followers: “my scientific evidence”.
The footballer complemented the image of his father, former footballer Paco Llorente, who to his 59 years maintains an enviable physical shape, with sun emoticons, a piece of meat and a vegetable. These symbols reflect the healthy lifestyle that both practice., based on the paleolithic diet.

Marcos Llorente and the paleolithic diet: a lifestyle, not just a diet
The Paleolithic diet of Marcos Llorente is more than known. Football player, has always been a firm defender of this way of eating, which considers more than a simple diet. For him, It is a lifestyle that goes beyond football. In your own words, express: “With that I will live and with that I will die… I do it for health, and not for football. I am clear that when I finish my career, I will continue to take care of myself just as much or more than now.”.
This diet, inspired by the eating habits of our Paleolithic ancestors, is based on the consumption of unprocessed foods. Llorente has explained the principles of this diet on several occasions: “It would be eating what was eaten in the Paleolithic… You should eliminate all ultra-processed foods.. Not even look at them. And also the cereals. Everything that is pasta, pan, wheat, rice, that out and also dairy out. Only high quality cheeses”. There is no shortage of meat in their daily menu., the fish, the eggs, vegetables and carbohydrate sources such as potatoes, sweet potato and cassava.
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Paco Llorente also played for Real Madrid, Atlético and National Team
The influence of Paco Llorente on the life and career of his son Marcos is undeniable. Known as “The Lettuce” for his strict diet and personal care, Paco also had an outstanding career in football, playing for Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid. like your son.
Besides, is a member of the Gento-Lllorente, a family with a rich sporting heritage: nephew of the legendary Paco Gento and brother of Julio, José Luis and Toñín Llorente, who also shone in the world of sports.
To his 59 years, Paco Llorente continues to be an example of discipline and health, something that his son Marcos does not hesitate to highlight. With only one international match for Spain, Paco has left an indelible mark on football and, beyond the fields, in the healthy lifestyle that you have passed on to your child.
A reminder for the haters’
With your publication, Marcos Llorente winked at those who criticize or question his lifestyle. “Trying to find old age, the stains, poor health…”, wrote, making it clear that the healthy habits he has adopted with his father are not only effective, but defends them with pride.
This message resonates with more than 2,3 million followers, many of whom see in Marcos and Paco Llorente examples of how a lifestyle based on diet and exercise can have a lasting impact on health and well-being.