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How did Hollywood stars Selena Gomez and Penelope Cruz stay fit? The answer is in their diet

The popular Mediterranean diet has curried favour with these Hollywood stars

Published: March 20, 2023 18:06 Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager

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Catherine Zeta Jones — Extreme diets are dangerous, but some diets work wonderfully for celebrities and common people alike. With Mediterranean diet, being voted as the best overall diet for the sixth year in a row in 2023 by a panel of experts for US News & World Report, we look at Hollywood stars who swear by this meal plan. This diet is rich in plant-based food items and low on meat and dairy. Image Credit: INSTA/catherinezetajones

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Penelope Cruz — As the name goes, it’s followed mainly in countries including Greece, Italy, and Spain. It’s known to promote heart health and brain function, prevent bone loss and regulate blood sugar levels. While Selena has been following this religiously, Cruz also believes that this eating plan has helped her remain fit. Image Credit: insta/penelopecruzoficial

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John Goodman3-1566043301987 — American actor John Goodman lost 200 pounds while following the Mediterranean diet. According to reports he worked with fitness guru Mackie Shilstone to help lose weight after he hit 400 pounds over a decade ago. Shilstone got Goodman on a "Mediterranean-style eating plan" in 2015, which leans heavily toward fish, nuts, olive oil, vegetables, and fruit. He lost weight slowly by exercising and taking between 10,000 to 12,000 steps a day. Image Credit: NYT

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Disney-star-turned-pop-singer Selena Gomez drinks olive oil before going on stage and follows a healthy diet while on tour that includes veggies, protein, brown rice, and healthy chicken salad. Since she suffers from auto-immune disease Lupus, this diet has helped her combat her health condition. Image Credit: Insta/ selenagomez

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'Knight and Day' actress Cameron Diaz uses "protein + carbs + good fats + leafy greens" as a formula for her meals and enjoys "a Mediterranean-style diet" that emphasises "produce, whole grains, good fats and healthy proteins." Image Credit: insta/ camerondiaz

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American chef, restaurateur, television personality Geoffrey Zakarian swears by Mediterranean diet. His mantra: Don’t skip breakfast and incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your diet. Image Credit: insta/ geoffreyzakarian

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American fitness personality and actress Brooke Burke is a true believer of the wonders of following the Mediterranean. She leans towards lean meat, fish, crunchy vegetables, olive oil, and green tea and avoids starches, flour, processed foods, and saturated fats. Image Credit: insta/brookeburke

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