The prolific singer, who has racked up 24 No.
1 Hits, has created an impressive empire and at 68, she’s not stopping anytime soon.
McEntire keeps a busy schedule, but also a healthy lifestyle.
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In a 2020 interview withPEOPLE, the star shared the one diet that worked for her.
“In the early ’90s, I was on Fit for Life.
That’s the slimmest I ever was.”
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“Not mixing carbs and proteins seemed to work really well,” she added.
“However, there’s no scientific basis for not mixing carbs and protein.
“However, registered dietitianJesse FederwithMy Crohns and Colitis Teamoffers a different perspective.
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“Stay off sugar,” she said.
“Anything white, just stay off,” she stated.
These foods are quick to be digested by the body and make you feel hungry again sooner.
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However, they have been processed in a way that removes most of the nutrients, including fiber.
These nutrients (mainly B vitamins) are critical to keeping our metabolism running.
“Instead of having potatoes and steak, just have steak and vegetables,” she explained.
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“If you’re going to have carbs, then have our carbs with vegetables.
Your blood sugar rises, and hunger cravings can become louder.”
This allows a slower release of sugar into the body.
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Portion Control
These days, the country singer takes a different approach to staying healthy.
I love Mexican food chips, salsa, and guacamole.
And then chicken enchiladas and a really neat dessert.
That’s my cheat day.”
If you are able to reduce your portion sizes you will lose weight.
This is because the larger the portion the more calories and vice versa.
“According to Moody, “Portion control is a very overlooked property of a weight loss diet plan.
That’s because, at the end of the day, it’s about calories in, calories out.
To lose weight, portion control is vital, no matter what your diet is made of.”
