It’s no secret that Cher is aging gracefully at 77, and this is a testament to her wise choices regarding diet and lifestyle. The Oscar winner made a conscious decision to eliminate cheese from her diet in 1991 and limit her consumption of milk since then.
In an interview with People Magazine at the time, the “Believe” hitmaker noted that she also removed coffee, alcohol and red meat from her daily menu, instead opting instead for a more nourishing and wholesome diet. It’s likely that her choices like these have played a role in her glowing, youthful skin and longevity.
What Cher Has Revealed About Her Well-Rounded Diet
When sitting down with the outlet, Cher noted that she found it challenging to maintain a healthy diet while filming movies in the late 80s/ early 90s due to the abundance of unhealthy junk foods around her. Determined to prioritize her health and well-being, the "If I Could Turn Back Time" singer sought guidance from renowned sports nutritionist Robert Haas.
Cher notably co-authored a book with the expert about creating a healthier diet and developing a fitness plan. Thanks to Haas' expertise, Cher was able to create a comprehensive wellness plan for herself that motivated her to make healthier choices. Regarding her diet, Cher first revealed what she learned after removing cheese and limiting milk. "I try to avoid foods with a high fat content because they make me sluggish and keep my weight up," she told People.
"Dairy products are not good for us. I think cheese is one of the worst things for the body. It doesn’t digest well, and most cheeses are too high in fat and cholesterol," she added. The Moonstruck actress went on: "“I weaned myself from whole milk to nonfat milk—if I’m having milk at all."
The Mask star also shared that she began choosing brown rice instead of white rice. She also indulged her sweet cravings with an assortment of fruits such as bananas, papaya, and nectarines. Her meals were also often composed of nutrient-rich vegetables, pasta, and legumes such as lentils, pinto beans, lima beans, and kidney beans.
"The most important thing is to give yourself a fighting chance," Cher stressed in the interview. She also emphasized: "I don’t do drugs. I never drink coffee and almost never drink alcohol or eat red meat, so I’m way ahead of the game."
Ultimately, as CNBC notes, Cher's dietary preferences from 1991 may have contributed to her current good health and youthful, radiant appearance.
This is due to the fact that her diet closely aligns with the "Harvard diet," which emphasizes the consumption of wholesome foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nourishing proteins.
