PETER `BANANAMAN’ SIDDLE’S VEGAN DIET HAS ATTRACTED A LOT OF INTEREST, BUT IT’S NOTHING COMPARED TO THESE SPORTSPEOPLE

* USAIN BOLT’S LOVE OF CHICKEN NUGGETS

The fastest man in the world revealed in his biography that a deep-fried diet powered the incredible 100m and 200m performances at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

“At first I ate a box of 20 for lunch, then another for dinner. The next day I had two boxes for breakfast, one for lunch and then another couple in the evening. I even grabbed some fries and an apple pie to go with it,” Bolt said.

* CARON BUTLER’S MOUNTAIN DEW ADDICTION

The NBA All-Star forward revealed he used to drink at least six cans of the soft drink every day.

“It was so bad at one point that I had to have a cold one right there at the night stand before I went to bed … come 2am I’d wake up out of my sleep, I’d pop one open,” Butler said.

* THE ENGLISH CRICKET TEAM’S DIETARY NEEDS

Who can forget the England and Wales Cricket Board’s 82-page document outlining their catering needs for the 2013-14 Ashes? Pistachio and ginger biscotti, piri-piri breaded tofu and mungbean curry were some of the items on the menu.

“The recipes in this book are written for professional chefs … quantities must be followed, along with the ingredients listings,” the ECB advised local venues.

* COMPETITIVE EATER JAMIE `THE BEAT’ MCDONALD

Unlikely to see this `sport’ at the Commonwealth or Olympic Games but it’s hard to fault the dedication and professionalism of someone like McDonald.

“Where my diet really varies from the typical bodybuilder is that, in my competitive eating training, I will typically take in 12-15 pounds (5.4-6.8 kgs) of vegetables and fluid at breakfast and dinner to stretch my stomach capacity,” McDonald said.

* LAMAR ODOM’S SUGAR RUSHES

The two-time NBA champion would religiously devour chocolate and lollies, priding himself as being the `supplier’ of the LA Lakers.

“We’ve all got our vices and sugar is one of mine … you only live once. Eat as much candy as you can eat,” Odom said.