Current UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is one of the most dangerous women on the planet.
The MMA star is currently ranked as the number four pound for pound fighter in the world.
She is currently undefeated and is yet to go the distance in the UFC, and she looks as close to unbeatable as you're likely to get.
In order to stay on top of her game Rousey maintains a strict diet and high intensity training regime, here's the 10 essential foods she relies on to stay on top.
Water
Water is obviously essential for any athlete to maintain high levels of fitness but finding the right balance can sometimes be difficult.
The recommended water intake for most people is two litres per day but Rousey is made to drink up to eight litres by her dietician to maintain her hydration.
Coffee
One day we hear it's bad for us the next day it's good, it's hard to know what the benefits of drinking coffee really are but Rousey drinks it every morning as a stimulant prior to her morning training.
Chicken
Ronda opts for chicken over turkey for her main source of protein. However she's not chowing down on chicken wings and goujons.
The UFC champion ejoys free range grilled chicken as she finds it easy to monitor calorie levels.
Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil offers a high source of healthy saturated fat and Rousey apparently puts it in her coffee.
Better yet it can help control your sugar cravings and therefore your weight. It's very popular amongst fighters who need to keep an eye on maintaining their weight.
Chia Seeds
These seeds are a genuine super food thanks to their combination of high nutrition and low calories.
The seeds are high in everything from fiber, protein and calcium to potassium, magnesium and zinc, they have it all. Essential for high performance athletes to due their ability to aid muscle growth and recovery.
Hemp Seeds
Yes, hemp is usually related to marijuana but these seeds also provide an excellent source of amino acids and vitamins.
They are also high in omega-3 fat and other healthy fats which help to reduce cholesterol. Despite their highly nutritional values the seeds are hard to find due to their affiliation to cannabis.
Blueberries
Another superfood which is very popular amongst athletes is blueberries. The berries are extremely high in antioxidants and are a great source of vitamins.
Rousey adds blueberries to her breakfast every morning.
Spinach
If it's good enough for Popeye, it's good enough for Ronda.
The leafy superfood is packed with nutrients and minerals and is also low in calories, making it a win win for any high performance athlete.
Beetroot
Like spinach beetroot is considered to be a superfood as it is packed with nutrients such as calcium, fiber, Vitamin A and C. Better yet beetroot can lower blood pressure and improve muscle oxygenation during exercise.
Quinoa
The third seed on Rouseys list is packed with amino acids and fibre. Quinoa is also essential for helping your metabolism, something which is vital for any top performing athlete.
