Key Takeaways
- For Zegler, diet is vital to looking and feeling her best on camera and on stage.
- The actress follows a no-dairy diet, which she credits with helping preserve her voice during filming.
- She also allows herself to cupcakes and other desserts from time to time.
At just 21, Rache Zegler has taken the entertainment world by storm with her stunning acting performances and powerful singing.
But behind the scenes, the young star works hard to maintain her slender figure and protect her incredible voice.
For Zegler, diet is key to both looking and feeling her best on camera and stage.
She is a self-proclaimed healthy snacker, reaching for nutrient-dense foods like hummus to power her through long days.
“Just stress at an entire tub of hummus. i am not doing well,”
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she humorously tweeted about her love for the chickpea dip.
The West Side Story actress also follows a no-dairy diet, which she has credited with helping preserve her voice during filming. Also, it has helped her maintain her weight.
“When I was making West Side Story, I felt a lot of pressure to constantly be on my game. That mostly manifested vocally,” Zegler told Vogue.
“And when you’re very stressed out, it can affect your vocal chords. But I cut dairy out of my diet.”
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In addition to ditching dairy, Zegler limits caffeine intake when she needs to protect her vocal.
“I cut a lot of caffeine out because caffeine can dry up your vocal chords,” she explained.
However, she does still enjoy her morning coffee when not in intense vocal preparation.
While very disciplined about her healthy habits for work, Zegler allows herself to cupcakes and other desserts from time to time.
Beyond diet, connecting to her Colombian roots through food is important to the rising star.
“I love being Colombian—I love the food and the music and the dances and the culture,” Zegler told People Magazine.
She raved about dishes like seafood paella.
Clearly, Rachel Zager has found a balanced approach to eating nutritious foods that give her energy and protect her voice while also treating herself and honoring her culture’s cuisine.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Rachel Zegler is a self-taught musician who learned palying several musical instruments herself.
- Zegler considers the legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand her role model.
- She is proficient in multiple languages, connecting with a wider global audience.
