Ten Celebrity Dieting Tips

Celebrities
are notorious for trying the latest diets and nutrition fads. They are
also quick to publicize their get-thin-quick schemes, which many people
are eager to copy. After all, if you want to rock the red carpet like
Halle Berry or light up the catwalk like Jaslene Gonzales, what better
way than to emulate their eating and fitness habits? Just remember
singer Wynonna Judd’s advice to celebrate and appreciate your body no
matter what its size.

No Alcohol

Banning the carbohydrate-heavy empty calories of alcoholic drinks is
one of Jennifer Lopez’s top weight management strategies. She also
maintains an intensive workout regime with cardiovascular exercise as
well as body sculpting.

Water

Angelina Jolie’s top dieting method is to drink plenty of purified,
unsweetened, uncarbonated water. She also favors lean fish and meats
for her entrees.

No Junk Food

Christie Brinkley does not maintain her model-thin body magically. She
has a strict rule of no junk food in the house, eliminating temptation.
When the urge to snack hits, she chops up vegetables and roasts them
with a bit of olive oil.

Vegan

Ashley Judd keeps her great looks by eliminating animal products,
including dairy, from her diet. She starts the day with a glass of hot
water with a squeeze of lemon. Emily Deschanel, from television’s
“Bones,” also follows a vegan diet.

Raw Food

Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore are among the celebrities who have tried
the raw food diet, which limits consumption to raw foods. The diet is
high in nutrition-rich fruits and vegetables, as well as uncooked nuts
and seeds.

Fasting

Fasting, detox and body cleanse diets are very popular among
celebrities seeking a quick way to get their bodies ready for a movie
role. Beyonce recently went on a fast of maple syrup, lemon juice,
honey and copious amounts of water to quickly lose weight.

No Processed Food

Naomi Watts lost 50 pounds of post-pregnancy weight by cutting out
processed foods, which are notorious for containing high quantities of
sugar, sodium, trans fat, preservatives and chemicals. She turned to
organic foods as a replacement.

Ancient Grains

Quinoa and amaranth are among the grains that many celebrities consume
to replace white carbohydrates. These ancient grains are superfoods,
packed with nutrients, fiber and protein. Stacy Keibler uses quinoa
instead of pasta in her favorite dishes.

No Chocolate

Many celebrities, including Penelope Cruz, admit to being weak in the
face of chocolate. To control her cravings, Cruz eats Larabars packed
with fruits and nuts.

Meal Plans

Some celebrities find that the only way to control portion sizes and
maintain a nutritious diet is to invest in a meal planning or delivery
service. Jenny McCarthy did Weight Watchers, while Tori Spelling
preferred NutriSystem.