What’s more impressive is her unwavering commitment tohealthy eatingandfitness.
One key to her success?
to delve deeper into the foods Lucci eats for weight loss, we consulted with five registered dietitians.
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Read on to gain valuable insights into why her choices continue to yield remarkable results.
Then she eatsbreakfast, usuallyGreek yogurtwith pumpkin seeds and berries, she shared in a Harper’s BAZAARvideo interview.
“It’s fuel.
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I can run on this,” she says.
She Eats Fish
The Mediterranean diet includes eating freshfish, a favorite of Lucci’s.
“These all help with hormone regulation as well as mood stability.
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All of these are key in keeping someone healthy!”
“Nutritious carbs like whole grains, legumes, and starchy veggies are higher in fiber.
That causes a slower rise in your blood sugar level.
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“The goal is when choosing carbs, opt for smaller portions of the more nutritious carb foods.
Avoid added sugars.”
“Restricting leads to overeating; the key is to eat everything in balance.
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Nutrition Insights’Amy Beney, MS, RD, CDCES,adds that sugar is fine in small amounts.
“There are 16 calories in one teaspoon of sugar.
Sugar is a concentrated source of calories with no other nutritional value.
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Limiting concentrated sources of calories is important to staying thin.
Desserts are often loaded with sugar and fats, which can contribute to weight gain.”
“There are many reasons why not drinking alcohol can help someone stay thin,“Beneysays.
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“Initially, alcohol can be high in calories.
Often our serving size may be larger than the recommended serving sizes of alcohol.”
At home, Lucci prefers hot water with lemon or coffee.
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“It’s so personal,” she has said about sitting down with a cup of hot brew.