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Gwyneth Paltrowis setting the record straight on her eating habits.
After facing criticism over sharing what she eats in a day, the 50-year-old Goop founder responded to the backlash Friday during a Q&A session on her Instagram Story, following her episode ofThe Art of Being Wellpodcast with Dr. Will Cole.
“I think it’s important for everybody to know that I was doing a podcast with my doctor. So, this is a person I’ve been working with for over two years now to deal with some chronic stuff,” she said in an Instagram video.
The Academy Award winner explained, “I have long COVID, and the way it manifests for me is very high levels of inflammation over time. So, I’ve been working with Dr. Cole to really focus on foods that aren’t inflammatory.
“So, lots of cooked vegetables, all kinds of protein, healthy carbs to really lower inflammation. It’s been working really well,” she added. “This is based on my medical results and extensive testing that I’ve done over time.”
Paltrow said her appearance on the podcast served as “a transparent look at a conversation between me and my doctor,” adding: “It’s not meant to be advice for anybody else. It’s really just what has worked for me, and it’s been very powerful and very positive.”
While onThe Art of Being Well,Paltrow broke down her wellness routine and told Dr. Cole, “I eat dinner early in the evening. I do a nice intermittent fast. I usually east something about 12. In the morning, I’ll have something that won’t spike my blood sugar, so I have coffee. But I really like soup for lunch. I have bone broth for lunch a lot of the days.”
She noted that she tries to stay active with “one hour of movement” each day. “So I’ll either take a walk or I’ll do pilates or I’ll do myTracy Anderson. I dry brush and I get in the sauna.”
The Oscar-winning actress said she typically sticks to a Paleo diet for dinner, “So lots of vegetables. It’s really important for me to support my detox.
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Since then, Paltrow has been the center of plenty of criticism. ModelTess Holidayshared her thoughts in a pointed Instagram post, telling Paltrow in part, “Highlighting someone who normalizes under eatingis more than dangerous. It is violent.”
“Let’s be clear – if what she’s selling is wellness, then I want no part of it,” added McCain, 38.
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Lauren Cadillac, a dietician, also slammed the lifestyle on TikTok and wrote, “this isnt #wellness this is DISORDERED.THIS IS NOT ENOUGH FOODespecially for someone that is 5'9” Please stop following and listening to celebrities for your health and wellness advice.”
Kim Lindsay, also a dietician, shared the video and added, “So much diet culturein this ‘wellness routine.’ I worry about how many people will follow this. Please remember to eat regulalry over the day and enjoy all foods as part of a balanced diet xx”
source: people.com
