At 56, Davina McCall has one of the most impressive, toned figures in TV. While we know she's seriously committed to working out to achieve her lean physique, what does the star's daily diet look like?
The Your Mum, My Dad presenter has been open in the past about cutting out sugar, but after talking to her, it's apparent she's just like us. Where we might falter at the sight of a Hobnob, Davina does the same for a drumstick lolly, and where we might have no choice but to avoid certain aisles at the supermarket, Davina does too.
"I try not to goad the sugar bear," Davina previously told HELLO! during a chat in 2022. "I'm not being all holier than thou by cutting out refined sugar, I'm just trying to help myself because once I start, I can't stop."
She follows a similar mindset on a daily basis, where she employs handy tips that make for tasty but wholesome meals. Here's exactly what she eats in a day.
© YouTubeWhat does Davina McCall eat for breakfast?
Davina starts her day with a cup of tea with collagen. "I have the powdered bovine collagen – you can get marine collagen too by Ancient and Brave," she told Get The Gloss.
She follows this with granola, telling HELLO!: "I would probably have granola and milk for breakfast," she says. "But sometimes, if I'm naughty, I'll do a crumpet."
"I try not to eat until after I am finished [with my workout] so sometimes I might not eat breakfast til ten. I will either have one and a half Warburton’s crumpets (two is too many) with butter. Or I'm slightly in love with Megan Rossi's 'Bio & Me'," she said.
She adds that while she's not "restrictive" if she has been treating herself for a few days, she'll do her best to avoid crumpets and stick to granola for the rest of the week.
What does Davina McCall eat for lunch?
© Photo: Instagram"I try to have my main meal at lunch," Davina explains. "So usually something like pasta, or a courgetti, or eggs with something." And Philadelphia is Davina's sauce of choice. "I always use Philadephia Light," she says.
"Because it gets that really nice, creamy taste, but obviously it's lighter so it's a much better option. I literally put it in almost anything. If I'm making a tomato sauce, I put a teaspoon in there." Otherwise, she opts for fish, with vegetables and some carbs as a "good, well-rounded meal".
Taking to her YouTube channel to offer fans an insight into her home life during the pandemic, Davina revealed what a day on her plate looks like. For lunch, she rustled up a fresh tomato salad, iceberg lettuce with carrots, peppers and avocado, served with grilled halloumi, hoummous and falafel. Perfectly balanced and nutritious!
What does Davina McCall eat for dinner?
© Photo: InstagramAs a mum of three, Davina has to cater for herself and both her children's tastes. "If I'm with the kids I'll probably do some kind of meat and potatoes," she explains. "But I might have a salad with some of the meat. Likewise, if I'm doing a roast chicken, they might have chips, but I'll just have the chicken on a salad with some avocado, or another kind of crunchy vegetable I can find."
In her YouTube cooking tutorial, the star showcases a typical dinner for her family. She grilled chicken breast served with roasted potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and a corn on the cob - lavished in lots of butter.
Davina's diet incorporates each of the important food groups, but it's key to note that what works for her might not work for you. One thing we can all take from her, however, is that variety is vital. "I try to mix it up, because otherwise we all get bored," Davina says.
What does Davina McCall keep in her kitchen?
© YouTube"I bet you didn't think you'd find packet noodles," Davina told fans during her YouTube cooking tour as she revealed the contents of her kitchen cupboards. Also featured were endless jars of pesto, lots of nuts and seeds and grains, rice, wholemeal pasta, lots of stock cubes, and popcorn to snack on.
As for the contents of her fridge, they were equally relatable. The top shelf was filled with an assortment of condiments and the leftovers from her Sunday roast were waiting to be turned into a soup. Aside from several drawers packed with healthy fruit and vegetables, there was also plenty of cheese and oat milk.
In terms of meat, Davina favours chicken and chorizo (for her favourite Spanish-inspired recipe) and lots of cured meats for the kids, which she doesn't eat herself.
