Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Alex Rodriguez, better known as A-Rod, hasn’t swung a bat professionally in a decade, and he revealed he eats a lot less than he did when he was a full-time athlete."During my 25-year career, I ate a lot more," the legendary MLB slugger, three-time MVP and World Series champion told Men’s Health in a video showing what he keeps in the refrigerator and pantry of his Los Angeles, Calif., home."I used to eat six times a day — a lot of steak, a lot of potatoes, a lot of rice, beans," A-Rod said."You’re burning so much calories when you’re playing 162 games."TENNIS GREAT RAPHAEL NADAL SWEARS BY BREAKFAST WITH NUTRIENT-PACKED TINY FISHThese days, the 51-year-old businessman, sports-team owner and broadcaster eats a wide variety of foods, with healthy options always on hand along with a stash of indulgent snack items.The staples A-Rod told Men’s Health are always in his fridge include plenty of water — "some sparkling, but not too much" — eggs, spring lettuce mix and fruit, including bananas, apples and oranges, which the athlete called "very important."Alex Rodriguez gave a look inside his kitchen and revealed how his eating habits have changed since retiring from baseball.
(Jack Compton/Getty Images)He said he usually eats three or four meals a day and mixes in a protein shake.His refrigerator still contains a few "pop sodas" (his term) for friends who visit, because A-Rod gave up drinking soft drinks five years ago.Other items A-Rod said he must have in his fridge are blueberries — "always fresh, organic" — strawberries, greens — including salad and some broccoli — and hummus for a late-night snack.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZA-Rod said he is a "chips expert."In his pantry, he unveiled an assortment of salty, greasy goodness in the form of barbecue chips, Doritos, Cheetos, Tostitos, Corn Nuts and cashews."This is where I do my best work — at 2 a.m.," he joked.He also acknowledged eating in ...