Foods that help you sleep better and have more energy sure sound great, but what's actually on Ripa's plate? Gioffre said she loads up on "tons of healthy greens, healthy fats, [and] moderate protein — mostly plant-based with the occasional wild-caught fish," Ripa doesn't drink any alcohol and eats very little sugar or grains, he added. She starts off her day with a green juice, and, on some mornings, a detox tea.
After that liquid breakfast, the solid foods she eats are full of greenery as well. "For meals, she loads up on vegetables like sautéed spinach with lemon and olive oil, a salad with microgreens and avocado, or a soup, or a small piece of wild-caught fish," Gioffre said.
Does that mean Ripa never has a treat? According to Gioffre, she follows his diet 80 percent of the time, so that she can enjoy an occasional indulgence and not feel deprived. "In general, she's a very disciplined person, but what I love most about her is how she does it with balance," he shared. This is an approach we all should emulate, Gioffre added. "Stop expecting perfection or the all-or-none mentality, and build a healthier routine around progress every day," he advised. "When you set realistic and attainable goals, you begin to build more confidence in yourself, and you'll begin to see progress stack in every aspect of your health."
