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ALDI SHOWS SHOPPERS HOW TO EAT LIKE CHRIS HEMSWORTH

Thor blimey! Marvel fans are gearing up for one of the hottest releases from the franchise to date as  the fourth instalment lands in cinemas today. Talk once again is turning to leading man Chris Hemsworth, and aspiring hammer wielders are in luck as supermarket Aldi has all the essentials to follow a day-in-the-life of Chris’ superhero-ready diet.

The Love and Thunder star is known to fill his day with green power protein shakes, 8oz fillet steaks, white fish, pumpkin salads and more. Shoppers can recreate Chris’ meal plan in a one-stop-shop with Aldi.

According to Men’s Health[1], Chris’ day consists of:

8am – Green power shake: A blend of cucumber, kiwi, spinach, celery, apple juice and fresh mint that is sure to have fans demanding “another!”

To recreate, try:

• ½ Cucumber – Nature’s Pick Cucumber (£0.55, Each)
• 2 x golden kiwi fruits – Specially Selected Zespri Gold Kiwi 3 Pack (£1.39, 3pk)
• 1 x stick celery – Nature’s Pick Celery (£0.49, Each)
• 100g baby spinach leaves – Nature’s Pick Baby Spinach (£0.75, 240g)
• 300ml apple juice – The Juice Company 100% Pressed Apple Juice (£1.09, 1L)
• 4g fresh mint – Nature’s Pick Cut Mint (£0.50, 30g)

TOTAL: £4.77 (£1.30 per shake)

10am – 3 fried eggs on a slice of wholegrain toast with Vegemite and avocado: Full of protein, fibre and good fats, this Thor-geous meal is perfect for a pre-workout bit

• 3 x – Merevale Medium British Free-Range Eggs 6 Pack (£0.89, 6pk)
• 1 slice –  Everyday Essentials Medium Sliced Wholemeal Bread (£0.36, 800g)
• 1 serving – Marmite Yeast Extract (£2.69, 250g)
• 1 x – Nature’s Pick Large Ripe and Ready Avocado (£0.79, Each)

TOTAL: £4.73 (£1.44 per serving)

2:30pm – 8oz eye fillet (fillet mignon), grilled pumpkin salad with spinach, herbs, cucumber and ½ cup of steamed rice: A lunch fit for a God – packed with protein, vitamins, and fibre – this dish truly packs a Hulk-sized punch.

To recreate, try:

• 2x – Specially Selected 30 Days Matured Fillet Steak (£5.49, 170g)
• ½ – Nature’s Pick Butternut Squash (£0.95, Each)
• ½ – Nature’s Pick Baby Spinach (£0.75, 240g)
• 5g- Nature’s Pick Cut Mint (£0.50, 30g)
• 5g- Nature’s Pick Cut Parsley (£0.55, 30g)
• ½- Nature’s Pick Cucumber (£0.55, Each)
• 100g- Everyday Essentials Long Grain Rice (£0.45, 1kg)

TOTAL: £14.73 (£12.35 per serving)

5:30pm – Chicken and vegetable soup with barley: Simple, tasty and filling. This pre-dinner meal is great for keeping up energy levels and quashes any temptations to snack.

To recreate, try:

• 1x – Bramwell’s Chunky Chicken & Vegetable Soup (£0.69, 400g)

TOTAL: £0.69

7pm – 8oz white fish, leafy green salad with radicchio and balsamic dressing. A side of roasted mixed cruciferous vegetables: As Thor said when meeting Captain Marvel: “I like this one.” Tender, flaky fish full of nourishing oils and protein with a salad as vibrant as the Infinity Stones.

To recreate, try:

• (£3.19)   The Fishmonger 2 Cod Fillets (£3.19, 250g)
• (£0.45) Half Nature’s Pick Italian Style Salad (£0.99, 160g)
• (£0.25) Half Nature’s Pick Radish (£0.50, 240g)
• (£0.30) Half Nature’s Pick Red Cabbage (£0.59, Each)
• (£0.78) 20ml Specially Selected Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing (£0.99, 255ml)
• (£1.09) Nature’s Pick Broccoli & Cauliflower Florets (£1.15, 400g)
• (£0.55) Half Nature’s Pick trimmed Brussels Sprouts (£1.09, 200g)

TOTAL: £8.50 (£6.61 per serving)

The Marvel-ous Chris Hemsworth-inspired range is available in Aldi stores and online via click & collect now.

Thor: Love & Thunder arrives in UK cinemas nationwide from 7^th July.

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For further information, images or to request a sample, please contact the Aldi Communications Team on:
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[1] https://www.menshealth.com/uk/nutrition/a28321115/chris-hemsworth-diet/