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Vanessa Hudgens will forever remind us of Gabriella Montez from High School Musical, where she shone alongside Zac Efron’s character, Troy Bolton. Demonstrating both acting and singing talent, she looked fantastic while doing so. The star known for her pop culture influence maintains a fit figure, and we’re here to reveal her daily diet secrets for staying in great shape.
She Eats “Real” Food
Vanessa makes sure to choose natural food.
“My approach to food is simple: if it’s real, I’ll eat it,” Vanessa explained to Shape Magazine. “So many items are processed, laden with chemicals and ingredients that are hard to pronounce. I prefer genuine food. If I’m in Italy and witness pasta being handmade, or if it’s earth-grown, that’s authentic. I steer clear of processed foods.”
She’s Pescatarian
While Vanessa opts for “real” food, she keeps her intake of animal products minimal. She shared with Shape that she adheres to a pescatarian diet, motivated not only by her health but also by a commitment to animal welfare.
“I also don’t eat meat. I’m a pescatarian. What animals go through is so inhumane. That’s not a system that I support,” she told the outlet.
She Eats Two Big Meals
While many people opt for three meals a day, Vanessa doesn’t. She revealed to Shape that she has two big meals a day and doesn’t typically eat lunch. She also shared some of her favorite choices, noting, “Breakfast typically has avocado, maybe vegan sausage, and a piece of healthy bread. Dinner depends on my mood.”
She Loves Avocado
Vanessa is a major fan of avocados, an excellent source of healthy fats and fiber.
The celeb previously told Women’s Health, “I eat a whole avocado every day. I need high fats. If I’m not getting enough, my body holds on to calories. We’ve been trained to think that fats are bad, but they’re so good—a source of energy and sustenance that keeps you going through the day.”
She Eats What She Wants
It’s clear the actress consumes a nutritious diet, but she doesn’t deprive herself.
“I let myself have what I want,” she told Shape. “If that’s a big bowl of spaghetti with clams and a glass of wine, then that’s what I’m eating. Sometimes I crave a salad, and I’ll make a big one with nuts and goat cheese and salmon. Other times, it’s tacos and a margarita. I’ve learned that when I try to be super conscientious of everything I put into my mouth, all I can think about is food. But when I listen to my body and eat what I want, that’s when I’m happiest.”
She’s Followed the Keto Diet
Vanessa has followed the keto diet to help herself eat better. She told PEOPLE that doing so has helped her work more healthy fats into her meals.
“People a lot of times think of fats in diets as a negative thing, and when you’re doing keto it’s a very positive thing,” Vanessa explained. “I’m always making sure I’m getting those healthy fats in, so I eat a LOT of almond butter. You feel really energetic and supported on the keto diet.”
