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What to Eat If You Want to Glow Like Reese Witherspoon

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Elon chapter.

Reese Witherspoon doesn’t just depend on the “bend and snap”—Legally Blond, anyone?—workout as her only agent of health in her life. The successful actress, outstanding mother, and determined businesswoman believes in sustaining a balanced diet to stay healthy and fit.

As one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood—making up to $20 million dollars per film—Reese skips crash diets and instead continuously eats clean with small meals and snacks daily, reduced alcohol consumption, and exercises six times a week for at least 30 minutes. I’ve compiled Reese’s best food secrets and tips that guide the healthy lifestyle she is so dedicated to.

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Fried Chicken

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Reese channels her southern roots with her number one favorite food, fried chicken.

Firecrackers

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Reese is a big fan of all frozen treats like ice cream, popsicles, and gelato, however, her personal favorite are Firecrackers.

Sunday Brunch

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Reese Witherspoon’s Instagram feed is filled with pictures from her weekly Sunday Brunches. She labels these images with #toddlereats and #sundayfunday to show her creative side of cooking to make her children share in her belief in healthy eating as well.

Smoothies

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Reese is constantly seen with water, a smoothie, or pressed juice in-hand because she is a true believer in staying hydrated, especially after a good workout.

Café Du Monde’s Coffee and Chicory Blend

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Reese loves her coffee, especially Café Du Monde’s Coffee and Chicory Blend. She prepares it in her French press to make the morning treat extra delicious.

Fruit Tea Punch

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Reese loves tea, but her all-time favorite is from Nashville’s Loveless Cafe known as Fruit Tea Punch, made with tea, juice, and cinnamon.

Fruit

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Reese loves snacking on fruit throughout the day. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is key to her mindful diet.