“She was way undereating at that point when I met her,” she explained toE!

That must have been a relief for Anstead, for sure.

Since she never goes off-plan, Clark says, it’s a non-issue.

Christina Anstead

However, that’s something that Christina Anstead has on lock, according to her nutritionistCara Clark.

That also explains why Anstead has such a rocking bod, too.

She’s prioritized her nutritional needs, and she doesn’t let anything get in the way of that.

Christina Anstead

That’s why she reaches for the same thing that64 percentof Americans do every day: coffee.

“I need that coffee!”

“For breakfast I always have overnight oats,” she continued.

Christina Anstead at the 2017 Emmy Awards

She added that sometimes she’ll mix it up with the addition of either berries or peanut butter.

Why smoothies, of course.

That’s what Christina Anstead reaches for when it’s time for a snack or a meal.

Overnight oats with fruit, chia seeds, and peanut butter, a favorite breakfast of Christina Anstead’s

“I meal prep my smoothies,” she toldHGTV.

That way she can have a nourishing snack or meal in about five minutes.

She added that her sister makes really delicious granola bars from scratch, which sounds just heavenly.

Christina Anstead drinking a green smoothie

“That’s when we discovered that I had autoimmune issues that had started to flare up.”

Specifically, Anstead prefers a classic lunch staple with a bit of a healthy spin.

Whether it’s chocolate, burgers, or pasta, nothing quite hits the spot like your No.

Christina Anstead at a boat parade in 2019

So what is the one food that Christina Anstead simply can’t live without?

“I am obsessed!”

We bet Anstead’s more than familiar withwhat happens to your body when you eat peanut butter every day.

A Cobb salad from above with silverware, a favorite of Christina Anstead’s

That means that some foods are completely off the menu at all times.

Hey, whatever makes you feel your best is best for you, right?

That ensures that they won’t get tired of any one specific food.

A jar of peanut butter with peanuts on a table, a favorite snack of Christina Anstead’s

“She could eat the same thing every day,” she explained in a chat withE!

Cook says that Anstead is especially a fan of one super healthy, lean protein.

“She pretty much eatssalmonevery day.

Christina Anstead dining with her husband and a friend

I don’t know how she doesn’t get sick of it!”

News, that’s still a lot of fish, for sure.

They’re also less likely to have conditions like obesity and bang out 2 diabetes.

Grilled salmon with quinoa and vegetables, a favorite meal of Christina Anstead’s

“We all have the rights to order the way we want,” Clark toldE!

“Most people don’t take advantage of it, but she does,” Clark continued.

“Plus, she is going to places that have health-conscious restaurants and people.”

Christina Anstead dining out with friends

Chili is Christina Anstead’s go-to dinner

We get it.

“Or another loaded salad recipe, like the ones we have in ourSalad Book.”

That way Anstead is never caught off guard, stuck eating whatever random foods are in the house.

Two bowls of chili, a favorite meal of Christina Anstead’s

We wonder if Ant ever picks up a cookbook!

“‘I’m gonna order pizza,’ right?”

That way, they won’t regret eating certain foods later on.

Christina Anstead at a launch event in 2016

She has three kids: two with ex-husband Tarek El Moussa and one with husband Ant Anstead.

“I’m still not feeling it yet either.”

Fortunately, some of Anstead’s protein-packed food favorites didn’t make her ill during pregnancy.

A charcuterie board with meats and vegetables

“However, fish is still on my list of things I love,” she added.

“So luckily I’m still getting my protein in there.”

“It’s all about everything in moderation.”

Christina Anstead and her partner drinking wine together

Louder again for the people in the back, Christina!