From Healthy Smoothies To Guilty Pleasures: 4 Favorite Foods Of Apple CEO Tim Cook

Apple Inc. AAPL CEO Tim Cook is one of the most influential people in the tech sector. While his work takes him all over the globe, Cook has always been passionate about food.

Over the years, Cook — who has a net worth of about $2 billion — has mentioned several dishes as his favorites:

• Wild Alaskan Salmon: Cook once remarked in an interview, "If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be wild Alaskan salmon." High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, salmon can be prepared in countless different ways, from grilling to baking to smoking.
• Kale smoothies: Cook enjoys kale smoothies regularly, blending it with fruits such as blueberries, bananas and apples for a refreshing and nourishing beverage. Kale, a dark leafy green, is an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K, as well as calcium and iron.
• Green tea: Green tea has been shown to have many health benefits, including improved brain function, fat burning and lower risk of cancer and heart disease. Cook has been known to enjoy a cup or two of premium Japanese green tea each day to help him stay focused and alert.
• Pizza: For Cook, a good old-fashioned pizza is one of his guilty pleasures. He has even been known to tweet about his love for pizza, adding that "sometimes you just need a classic slice." Though pizza is not exactly a healthy food, it can certainly be part of a balanced diet when enjoyed in moderation.

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From wild Alaskan salmon to kale smoothies to green tea to pizza, Tim Cook's favorite foods reflect a diverse range of tastes and dietary preferences.

Whether he's traveling the world or working at Apple's headquarters, Cook always makes time for great cuisine that fuels both his body and his mind.

This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

Sources for this article include interviews with Tim Cook from Business Insider, CNBC and other publications.

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