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Timeout with Kain Colter

By Maya Krasnow at Northwestern University

Those of us who split our time between watching Modern Family and walking up and down Sheridan Road might not be able to burn off fried chicken and buffet-style dinners every day. But powerhouse Kain Colter can afford to eat that and more. His intense workout regimen allows him to indulge in his favorite foods and still be a top quarterback in the Big Ten. We caught up with Colter to find out about the average diet of a college football superstar.

Fast Facts

Daily caloric intake: 5,000
Favorite food: Barbecue pulled pork or ribs
Best home cooked meal: Twice baked potato, Grandma’s mac and cheese and fried chicken
Favorite food to cook: Steak, sweet corn and scalloped potatoes
Guilty pleasure: Vanilla ice cream
Typical breakfast: Hashbrowns, eggs, bacon and yogurt
Typical lunch: Mexican food or baked potatoes
Typical dinner: carb-loading with pasta