Byamba was conditioned by the pro sumo lifestyle – eating just two enormous meals a day. He still maintains a similar regimen today.

His diet is highly nutritious, with plenty of protein and carbs, but low in fat and sugar. Despite weighing 350 lbs, Byamba's body fat percentage is around 15%, less than the average American. He is mostly muscle!

Sumo wrestlers normally eat “chanko-nabe” as the main dish for both daily meals. Chanko-nabe is a rich stew, chock full of meats, chicken, fish, eggs, and all kinds of vegetables. It is low in fat, but loaded with protein, vitamins, and minerals. Bowls of chanko-nabe are followed by servings of rice or noodles, to pack in extra calories (to keep on weight lost from heavy training).

Byamba describes chanko-nabe as an excellent recovery food, which is important to consume soon after exercising, as the rich stew is easily digestible, and chock-full of nutrients and protein to rebuild worn-down muscles.

Even though Byamba does not eat chanko-nabe at every meal today, he still follows the same dietary principles, and keeps in excellent health.

Byamba is one of the few experts in the United States at cooking chanko-nabe and other Japanese cuisine. He also has experience as an elite-level professional sushi chef, and is actually a phenomenal cook, specializing in all manner of Asian cuisine – Mongolian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and more.
Please inquire about Byamba's availability for special chanko-nabe cooking classes or banquets.

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