Ariana Grande Looks Leggy in Leotard: 10 Things to Know About Her "Wicked" Vegan Diet
Ariana Grande is looking leggy in her leotard while dancing with her Wicked costar, Cynthia Erivo. In a new social media post the singer actress shows off her strong legs while rehearsing behind-the-scenes for the holiday blockbuster film. How does the singer-slash-actress keep herself fueled up for performances? Here is everything you need to know about her diet.
She Is Vegan
Ariana decided to adopt a meat-free lifestyle in 2013 after watching the documentary Forks Over Knives. "I love animals more than I love most people, not kidding," she told The Mirror. "But I am a firm believer in eating a full plant-based, whole-food diet that can expand your life length and make you an all-round happier person."
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She Quit Eating Junk Food
Ariana often gets accused of having an eating disorder. However, she maintains that she majorly slimmed down when she quit eating processed foods. "The reason why I lost so much weight as I did is because I used to live on junk food," Ariana confessed in a Tumblr post (per E! Online). "So I drastically changed my eating habits, started exercising daily, and I'm all around a healthier me."
She Eats Organic
You also won't find Ariana eating foods with chemicals in preservatives in them. She revealed to The Mirror that she has abided by an organic diet her entire life. "I've eaten organically since I was little," she said.
Her Diet Is Produce-Centric
Because she is vegan, Ariana's diet involves tons of produce. "It is tricky dining out, but I just stick to what I know–veggies, fruit, and salad–then, when I get home, I'll have something else," she told The Mirror.
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She Eats Berries Daily
Ariana is a big fan of berries. "I've had at least five strawberries a day since I can remember. They're my favorite food!" she revealed in one tweet. Why should you consider adding berries to your diet? Not only are they packed with antioxidants and have very few calories, they are a great way to satiate your sweet tooth.
She Also Eats Nuts
She also snacks on almonds and cashews. "They make great healthy snacks to keep me energized throughout my day!" she told Shape. Nuts, while high in calories, are packed with good fats and will help keep you full.
Japanese Is Her Favorite Cuisine
While she is from an Italian family, her vegan diet makes it hard to indulge. According to her trainer Harley Pasternak, Japanese is now her go-to cuisine. "She loves daikon, lotus, adzuki beans—almost like a macrobiotic Japanese [diet]," he told Glamour in 2015.
Her Family Tries to Get Her to Eat Meat
While she will indulge in plant-based meatballs, Ariana claims her family is constantly trying to get her to indulge. "I don't think they forget; I think they don't want to remember," she joked on the Hot Ones podcast about her family offering her non-vegan Italian food. 'My nonna always offers me meatballs and I'm like 'No, thank you, I'm still plant-based.'"
She Loves Smoothies
Pasternak told Popsugar in 2017 that the singer is a fan of his smoothies. "She makes a lot of my smoothies," he said. "So for the body-reset smoothies, she'll make the white smoothie, red smoothie, and green smoothie."
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She Hydrates
Ariana also prioritizes hydration. In addition to drinking lots of water, she is obsessed with coconut water. "I always have a bottle next to me," she told Shape. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
