Raphael, 83, Details His Diet: Olive Oil Toast, No Coffee, and Tea

Raphael, the Spanish singer who will turn 83, has shared his daily routine and diet in a recent interview. He wakes up at 8:00 AM without an alarm and spends 10–15 minutes planning his day Source: Clarin. His breakfast consists of yogurt or skim milk with cereal, and always a toast with olive oil — "I without olive oil I am a dead man," he says Source: Clarin. He drinks English tea (Earl Grey) instead of coffee Source: Clarin.

Diet and Meals

• Lunch: He eats early, at 12:30 PM, followed by a two-hour siesta. If hungry, he has a bit of chocolate Source: Clarin.
• Dinner: On concert days, he opts for pasta (preferably spaghetti) for quick energy and easy digestion. Dessert is chocolate ice cream, slightly melted Source: ABC.
• Mid-morning: He may have fruit, banana, or nuts Source: Clarin.

Adaptations on Tour

When traveling, Raphael tries to maintain the same diet but adjusts to local condiments Source: Clarin. He has a history of health issues: a liver transplant in 2003 and a brain lymphoma in 2024 Source: Clarin.