Do you like pasta? Do you find it difficult to do without a small glass of wine? And the idea of doing sports every day makes you tired in advance? You then have some points in common with Monica Bellucci. The Italian actress loves carbohydrates, does not particularly enjoy long sports sessions and happily indulges in a few daily pleasures. But can we really get into these habits to hope to get closer to his figure? Julie Boët, dietician-nutritionist, enlightens us.
Pasta, cakes, wine: what does Monica Bellucci really eat?
On a daily basis, the actress and mother says she prepares good little “Mediterranean” dishes and even admits to loving pasta (like Carole Bouquet). On his plate, we therefore find raw and relatively simple foods: vegetables, fish, meat, but also starchy foods.
“The Italian actress admits her love for pasta, cakes and wine. But she also explains that she favors a Mediterranean-style diet and pays attention to quantities. She therefore does not seek to eliminate what she likes, but rather to find a form of balance between pleasure and moderation. And it is undoubtedly this part of her speech which deserves to be held back“underlines Julie Boët.
Because eating a balanced diet doesn’t necessarily mean saying goodbye to the foods that make us happy.
“Pasta can absolutely have its place in the diet, especially when accompanied by vegetables, a source of protein and quality fat. But
for wine, it is different: it is an alcohol, the consumption of which must remain moderate. It is therefore certainly not a food to drink every day to be healthier.“recalls the expert.
Another element to keep in mind: we do not know the daily life of the actress. Her physical activity, her stress level, what she eats over a week… “It all matters“, confirms the dietitian. “Above all, what suits her will not necessarily suit another woman of 40, 50 or 60 years old.“, she insists.
A question of balance
So you will have understood: it is difficult, in reality, to have the same body as Monica Bellucci while eating pasta and drinking wine. On the other hand, what is interesting in the actress’s approach is that she seems to have learned to know her own body and its needs.
“She talks about controlled portions, a Mediterranean diet, vegetables, fish, meat and pasta, without seeking permanent restriction. She seems to alternate moments of pleasure with a generally balanced diet.“, observes the nutritionist.
And that’s the difference between copying a celebrity’s diet and building your own balance.
“Eating pasta because Monica Bellucci eats it won’t give you her figure. Moreover, two people can have very similar habits and completely different silhouettes: age, genetics, hormones, muscle mass, physical activity or even weight history all come into play.“, emphasizes Julie Boët.
The right question would therefore be: what works for you?
“Learning how much starchy food you feel good about, what combinations fill you up, how to adapt your meals when you move less or when you’re more tired, while still leaving room for pleasure, can really help you last over time”concludes the expert.
And if you don’t know where to start, a consultation with a dietitian can help you, without giving up the pleasure of eating.