In this special celeb secrets report we’ll deconstruct the diet plan Ariana Grande follows to stay in peak shape.

Celebrities are popular sources of diet and fitness inspiration, but trying to be like your idol can lead to an unrealistic body image, following very questionable advice, and disastrous dietary changes to get the perfect Instagram selfie.

In this new column we are going to take a peek behind the scenes and find inspirational celebrities who are at their peak, deconstructing their diet and lifestyle. Our goal is to offer a frank look at what it takes, the strategies celebrities are using, and most importantly debunk the dangerous diet myths promoted by sensationalist mass media.

So lets get started, our first Celeb is Ariana Grande, the highly talented singer and actress known for her Nickelodeon tv series Victorious, Sam & Cat, and hit albums Yours Truly, My Everything, and most recently Dangerous Woman.

Did you know Ariana had hypoglycaemia?

You may not know this but Ariana has been fighting with hypoglycaemia from a young age, which means she’s had to make conscious food decisions to maintain her blood glucose levels. As a result she has honed a diet which keeps her hypoglycaemia in check, and helps fuel her demanding days on stage.

According to various sources Ariana favours fresh and organic foods, this helps provide optimal nutrients in her diet whilst keeping toxic substances out.

Ariana recently swapped a love of meat for a Vegan diet

Ariana used to be a big fan of meat and fish, but for the last few years she has become a vegan, preferring to avoid anything made from or with animal products. In order to make her vegan diet work, she incorporates a lot of protein rich foods such as soy, chick peas, lentils, hemp seeds, black beans and almonds.

One thing to keep in mind at this point is that you don’t need to become a Vegan to get in shape, but if you do decide to follow a vegan or vegetarian diet you need to ensure you include substitutes for protein and dairy based products or you may get nutritional deficiencies!

A common mistake new vegetarians or vegans make is to replace protein rich foods with rice, pasta, and bread based foods to make meals more filling. Instead opt for nutrient dense vegetables packed with fibre, vitamins, and minerals.

No more counting calories…

Next, Ariana is not a fan of counting calories, Instead, she consumes as much healthy food as she needs, cutting out junk and low nutrient foods. This helps her control her blood glucose levels, keeps cravings for not so healthy foods at bay, and keeps her energy up throughout the day.

As for snacks, Ariana usually has a smoothie to simplify things and some almonds or roasted beans at hand.

Ariana loves staying active

When it comes to her lifestyle Sleep and Exercise are key, and she tries to stay active all the time.

Her favourite workouts include hikes outdoor, and when she’s on tour she works out with her trainer Harley Pasternak focusing on bodyweight exercises. Here are some of her go to moves:

  • Reverse Lunges – Feet shoulder-width apart, you step back with one knee and drop the other knee down. Return to the initial position and alternate.
  • Pike Plank – Start from a plank / push up position, look down then push your hips up into a pike, then return to the push up position.
  • Superman Plank – Start from a plank / push up position, then extend your right arm and left leg. Hold for 30 seconds. Return to the previous position and extend your left arm and right leg.

What about supplements?

When you’re following a strict diet such as a Vegan diet, removing important food groups from your menu you may miss out on some key nutrients such as protein, calcium or iron. Make sure to keep an eye on your Vitamin D levels as these will help your body absorb calcium, and complement with Vitamin C to improve Iron absorption.

Lastly if you’re looking for a potent supplement to complement your diet changes look no further than Better Nutrition Lab’s range, most of which are Vegan friendly!

Thanks for the tips Ariana!