How Dwyane Wade's Chef Created His NBA Diet | The Assist | GQ Sports

Richard Ingraham has been the personal chef to former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and actress Gabrielle Union since 2004. An athlete's diet is an important piece of the puzzle that has to fit perfectly with other essentials like training, practice and mental health. Learn how Richard took every aspect of Dwyane Wade's training into consideration and crafted the perfect diet to help elevate him to the upper echelons of the NBA.
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[@travishurt7924]

The glasses are undefeated

[@MrCabra23]

U kidding me man lol

[@diyarismailov8019]

Definitely

[@vizunip8773]

They look horrible but he knows his stuff

[@shawn1091]

This dude is more than a chef he's an intellectual and a natural protector, so dope

[@aomer20]

Agreed, keep it coming. Really liked this video and the chef’s humility. Cool to see the chef has been with DWade throughout his career.

[@johndaver9812]

I need nothing

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

yeah constantly trying to learn and evolve

[@OmArvind]

Always love to listen to people explain their process when so much thought and care goes into it. I don't know when GQ started these interviews, but it's by far their best content.

[@justadudeintheworldman.120]

Food has to be off the chain to deal with those glasses

[@MrCabra23]

Exactly man 😂😂😂

[@jackbrown2752]

Those glasses are dope. I am thinking the food has to be off the chain to be able to confidently wear those glasses :)

[@krabbykrabby8818]

@@jackbrown2752 Fr

[@gorillamafia904]

What are they called

[@ProducerTSS]

Then glasses prolly cost more than three of ya paychecks

[@merica7291]

A chef without a ego. I’m flabbergasted

[@merica7291]

Krabby Krabby just stfu

[@miketurns202]

There are a ton of chefs and cooks without ego... it’s just that a lot celebrity chefs come off as assholes because of their massive egos. We aren’t all the same 🧑🏿‍🍳

[@MrVega820]

When I was in culinary school he came and judged my food...he said my shrimp and grits were cold, I forgot to heat up the plate smh

[@bobbobbob3943]

How do you heat a plate?

[@MrVega820]

Nick Bullock if your plate is microwave safe you can microwave them 1-3 minutes on high, or you can run hot water over your plates, run them through the dish washer, or hold your plates in a plate warmer or oven on low.

[@orvyx2477]

@@MrVega820 🤣🤣🤣

[@theqsanity6053]

@@MrVega820 I do the microwave my plate too haha. My mom uses the stove to keep the plate hot

[@bobbobbob3943]

@@MrVega820 thanks

[@basketlockerball]

8:22 "I definitely feel that you can always continue to learn." Wise words

[@allmight2920]

More of these please helps out young athletes

[@meridian_james5]

Joe Burrow said the first thing he was doing with his money is getting a Chef. Pretty much the sign that you've made it life

[@DevonMessinger]

Love learning what goes on behind the scenes with athletes!

[@yuanyao3963]

these in-depth interviews r gold. keep it up!

[@Cocubin]

i like that he says he works with the team of trainers and coaches

[@manavjotsingh1068]

I give his chef a 9 out of 10

[@habitwhisperer6113]

Hahaha!

[@manavjotsingh1068]

@Grammar Police - because dwane wade gave aaron gordan a 9 out of 10 in the dunk contest which cost him to lose even though he had the way better dunk and the 9 out of 10 became a meme

[@JPzizou]

Chef needs his own KZbin channel !

[@Honda_Drew]

This dude is so passionate about what he was doing and still does. So much respect! Love hearing him talk his food logic for d wade. Seems like a great person!

[@GYoloMac15]

Chef Ingram was my favorite teacher man I'm glad to see him out here stuntin

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

man's eyes aren't gettin hurt by chopping onions with those glasses

[@mattylee8259]

I definitely enjoyed and appreciated the video,it was awesome and also inspirational.!

[@michaelannan8601]

I love these vids def keep these going.

[@RickyManning-ye3zs]

I absolutely love Dwade's Chef. He did a phenomenal job during this interview. #muchlove #muchrespect!

[@Unbreakzable]

love his attitude and ability to adapt

[@AntonSlizzardhands]

Considering that Dwyane Wade is the greatest professional athlete to play in Florida, this chef knows what he is doing.

[@notspider-man1225]

When I watch these trainers and chefs videos I realize that they talk about their athletes like if they're their sons.

[@frankdasaintdituri9983]

this guy actually seems like a real good guy

[@danielcasalinovo9660]

That glasses flex tho

[@jackchen8490]

greatness makes greatness. I think it's cool to see it's not just D Wade himself, but there is a whole team behind him to push him to be one of the best.

[@nicholasali2182]

He's humble af💯

[@ReginaLynae]

so informative! thank you so much

[@WeLuvYouGreg]

Great video. Nutrition is very important for athletes of all levels in any sport. Doesn’t matter if it’s high school or professional, your diet will determine your performance.

[@tylerarevalos7346]

Your diet will definitely not determine your performance

[@Viilap]

@@tylerarevalos7346 u very smart. Diet determines how your body looks and works if u overweight for sure u won't be performing better dweeb

[@nattokami9598]

@@tylerarevalos7346 do you think Kobe would perform the same if he ate cheeseburgers everyday…..

[@richieb6020]

Good mentality and the fact he's worked with a client like DWade says a lot.

[@walt350z]

More videos like this GQ!

[@MRCLJ]

This was so informative tbh

[@mackstacks8913]

So much good details in this vid. Great watch. Seems like a nice guy

[@GloryBoyz3004L]

These type of videos are fire. (also wtf are those glasses)

[@nelsonpineda8047]

Never stop learning that 💯 facts

[@Josh-it6uy]

Now do Kendrick Perkin’s chef and diet

[@salah8541]

Yeah and Glenn Davis too

[@AntonSlizzardhands]

I can't tell if this comment was serious or a joke.

[@Danny-no3hl]

Yeah and jokic

[@sanjb6076]

You would have to call mcdonalds

[@thegoat3153]

Charles Barkley

[@arqumabdullah2462]

Took me the whole video to realize that’s not glare on the glasses 😂

[@masteroogway3040]

Lmao

[@charliecornish7350]

Same lol

[@korielucious5837]

that is amazing !

[@ianjorge1673]

Thank you GQ

[@harveygaiter]

Haha, my high school culinary art teacher. The man can really cook for real for real! Shout out Mr. Ingram ✊🏼

[@octopus8420]

You sure it was your HS teacher? I mean you spelled his name wrong

[@raushanminor970]

His food was legit?

[@harveygaiter]

@@raushanminor970 Straight 🔥!

[@salah8541]

We need more of these

[@ollieshapland4796]

I want to see SHAQs chef. They must of been feeding him 8 meals a day😬

[@Karumnieks_]

Look up "What it takes to feed NBA giant Shaq" on youtube. Its a video about this exact topic.

[@s4xtt]

isn't it his gf's sister who cooked for him

[@hasanicahyadi9100]

At first I thought his glasses are broken 😅

[@mohamad4257]

We need Lebron and Brady’s chef.

[@FingeringThings]

Wades diet consists of feasting on the Mavs

[@voose03]

That doesnt have the same ring to it after he ended up 1-1 against them in the finals, and with the way the big 3 lost to that 2011 team. Heat and Wade fan here

[@futurehofer1564]

have u ever fingered a 🐱?

[@sathvikramireddy9841]

future hofer lol

[@burnaby604]

@@voose03 wade fan and i was choked cause wade should have took over that series instead of waiting for lebron to go off

[@silewis9396]

@Paolo Butorovic You mean around 15.5 free throws

[@kobylewis3438]

Do Tim Grover training with D Wade

[@jomarcardines]

If you stay ready, you don't have to get ready.

[@harryli5979]

Gq is you are readin this comment. Pls make more the assist videos they are the best vids ever and they get tons of views

[@jaimejordan2013]

I love thiese videos

[@zayidm3218]

I like this chef.

[@johnryan5840]

Dope glasses

[@channingbloom7125]

Now this is awesome

[@rodneyfosdick3293]

Idc what brand or how much those glasses cost u couldn’t catch me w those on ever

[@vincentral-brawlstars5861]

i like this guy a lot

[@cunnikk706]

The drip is real 🤩 people really disliking his glasses 👓

[@georgefinley1995]

Respect to D Wade and his chef I wonder if LeBron has had a chef along with him as long

[@NR63917]

My man getting paid nice with those glasses and chains!

[@magentazane9827]

Where can I get those glasses

[@freshnation8114]

Post-basketball migraines hit different 😖

[@Randomkai1]

My dudes glasses tho 😳

[@CLuvTravels]

1:49.....Great point, I ate junk and drank beer in my youth cause my youth is what was driving me

[@chamberlainachilihu4141]

This dude really understand the science of body nutrient n diet

[@fayssalsaleh8007]

GQ please send him a mic next time so my ears aren’t getting pierced thanks

[@REALTRUEJOURNEY]

He look like sleepy brown

[@thegoat3153]

i like the way u move

[@Cocubin]

u throwing his gatorade ads under the bus chef. shhhh haha

[@MYNAMEISKLAY]

He got the Grant goggles on

[@icas80]

I don't know how he gets through such oppression. So strong.

[@thesnoeylifestyle5213]

This is kinda outta the way... but, is the sunglasses one with his nose like Mr. Potato? @2:55

[@hunchooblakk1612]

Former assistant director for the northwestern bull

[@voankhang2745]

1:23 "I would make the cream myself"

[@mutandaeffiong2685]

"This is like eating a chicken sandwich in leafy's house"-Gex

[@MattGarcyaDC]

Absolutely hated vegetables but went to da nba

[@certifiedchaos4643]

That 08-09 dwade

[@adunare]

Cant take my eyes of his glasses.

[@davidalford5889]

My man’s got a ruff ryders chain on??😂😂

[@Blodia1990]

😂😂😂😂👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

[@pabloespinosa9200]

Loved this videos but that audio was awful

[@rr78884]

Inflammation is caused by sugars and carbohydrates, not by fat and fatty meats......

[@jovannycampas]

So many layers of nba career and staying healthy wow

[@thanosdgreat3902]

After retirement Gabrielle Union says Dwyane Wade thought gallon of milk cost $20

[@sprinter18]

life is for learning and this guy solidifies that saying. just can't take his glasses seriously though lol

[@vincentral-brawlstars5861]

"when i first started with dwyane"

[@mohamad4257]

Nice glasses

[@Danteburnett]

IF YOU STAY READY, YOU DON'T HAVE TO GET READY

[@ricomccard4972]

Bro what are those on his face😂😂😂😂😂

[@Blodia1990]

Gucci glasses family

[@biggjuntao3090]

I wonder how much he charge, could use his help on my journey🤔

[@BlosserW]

Lebron James without the hair

[@cdeleon3494]

Hahaha!

[@jamesber722]

I wonder what Oliver Miller's personal chef prepared for him.

[@dwalkokc2593]

That’s what happed started putting glitter in the food

[@jeremybands7621]

“We never monitored calories” 😳

[@chamberlainachilihu4141]

Bro ur food look amazing, so yo my n meyom. I wish ur in texas so u can make me some I pay

[@rauld.m.3296]

Lower down the music

[@andyleo8418]

"I'm a serious chef so let me wear the most ridiculous pair of glasses on earth"

[@metsrus]

very dedicated chef. I wonder how much Wade pays the man?

[@troiyt]

Do this dude got on a ruff ryder chain?

[@dwaynemalloy7608]

What’s chef name

[@wyattcannon3556]

Do shaq

[@gauravkataraGK]

what Micheal Jordan had in his diet,...winning mentality...he feeds his mind with wins and hunger to succeed ...well fresh healthy kale, spinach and green juices works well btw

[@mingyuanjing1886]

Why do I feel like eating an orange so bad

[@YAH995]

9/10

[@Jonathan-cz4ky]

Why not 10, is it the glasses?😂

[@isaiahprice1242]

Liam wade dunk contest joke