Thanks to the Food web link, there are plenty of celebrity chefs out there these days.
Giada De Laurentiis is definitely one such chef.
But as it turns out, there isn’t really a secret.
Still, according toDelish,De Laurentiis isn’t ashamed to admit that she loves to eat.
However, she typically doesn’t eat how you might imagine.
“I eat small meals all day,” she explained.
“I don’t eat a lot of food at any point in time…
I basically snack all day long.”
“I like a carb for breakfast, and I like a savory breakfast,” she said.
Hey, loving carbs just made De Laurentiis the most relatable celeb chef out there!
There’s a good reason De Laurentiis specifically reaches for carbs in the morning.
“I get up really early in the morning, so I need a carbohydrate.”
Specifically, De Laurentiis explained that she likes having oatmeal for breakfast.
Hey, that actually sounds pretty good!
Read this before you cook oatmeal again, though.
Yes, she’ll have oatmeal sometimes, but a lot of times, she has rice for breakfast.
And, of course, coffee.
Clearly, having that olive oil be warm is key for De Laurentiis, and so is the coffee.
But even when De Laurentiis whips up a batch of pancakes, she does it big.
However, one key to De Laurentiis' pancakes?
However, there are times when De Laurentiis needs a break from heavier foods like pasta and oatmeal.
In an interview withCooking Light,De Laurentiis explained why she chose one specific staple toalwayshave on hand.
“I use their juice or zest to bring out the flavors of almost everything I make.”
Now, go ahead and stock up on some lemons, because De Laurentiis said so.
But De Laurentiis doesn’t always snack on healthy items.
As she toldPopSugar,her lifestyle sometimes demands that her snacks be more robust than just fruit.
“A few bites of pasta here, a brownie there…it’s always different!
I keep roasted vegetables and pasta in the fridge to snack on, too.”
Celebrity chefs, just like us!
And as she’s told multiple outlets, her lunch options typically consist of the same kind of salad.
However, she puts her own spin on it to make it more interesting and fun to eat.
De Laurentiis toldPopSugarthat she typically eats her own Candied Lemon and Arugula Salad for lunch.
“I always attempt to get in something green,” she explained.
“I love arugula and this salad recipe is the one I reach for 90 percent of the time.
The dressing is from my restaurant, but it’s simple enough to use every day.”
De Laurentiis also told theFood Networkthat she likes to adds walnuts to her salads.
“The nuts give me some protein,” she said.
“And I like the combination of crunchy, creamy, and soft all together.”
However, that’s just not a realistic or healthy diet in the long run.
“For me, it’s an important component in getting my strength back and feeling balanced.”
In her food diary forShape,De Laurentiis wrote that she’ll always make room for French fries.
“Fries are some of my fave comfort foods,” she explained.
“I love the crispy indulgence, but I verify they aren’t a daily habit!”
Dinner might be when she eats more, but it’s still always healthy and homemade.
“I drink a lot of water throughout the day,” she explained toEating Well.
“They’re cold, so it takes longer to melt in your mouth,” she explained.
Additionally, De Laurentiis revealed that if she could only eat one thing, it would be chocolate.
Well, chocolate cake to be exact.
“I like a scavenger hunt.
De Laurentiis' version of a “cleanse” sounds totally doable.
Additionally, on her website, De Laurentiis shared that her cleanse is all about fresh meals.
), and big, bold flavors,” she wrote.
However, there are some ingredients that De Laurentiis avoids during a cleanse.
