Hilary Swank recently sat down with Women’s Health to talk about her career, family life, and her approach to health and wellness. During the interview, the Academy Award-winning actor shared her love of nature. She said, “Nature is such a fundamental part of who I am. Thankfully, I grew up in nature. For me, it’s in my DNA, it’s in my marrow, and I would not be the same person without it. And so I have to be in nature every day in some facet or another.”
The actor also shared what she likes to eat, including her favorite lunch: a protein-packed fish salad made with hummus, celery, onions, and sardines. “I put that on some sourdough bread with vegan cheese. It’s so good and so good for you,” she says.
How to make Hilary Swank’s salad plant-based
It’s easy to make the Hollywood actor’s go-to lunch with plant-based ingredients without sacrificing flavor or nutrients—and this is because Swank’s salad is already made with primarily vegan ingredients.
Sourdough bread, for example, is associated with a bevy of health benefits. Sourdough is a natural probiotic due to its fermentation process, which promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
There are also many nutritious vegan cheese options on the market. If made from whole food ingredients, like nuts and seeds, they can be a great source of fiber, protein, and even healthy fats like omega-3.
Seed to Surf
If you want to swap out the fish, you have plenty of choices, including vegan tinned fish. Canadian brand Seed to Surf, for example, uses vegetables to make tinned seafood alternatives, including Snow Crab and Smoked Whitefish. “When prepared and preserved right—using fresh, high-quality ingredients—we discovered that whole vegetables offer an innovative, delicious, and sustainable take on the premium tinned seafood,” co-founder Alexandra Bergquist told Food Business News. Latvian brand Fish Peas also makes a range of vegan fish products with ingredients like wheat protein and marinated vegetables.
Of course, there are also whole food options, like chickpea tuna (find our recipe here) and tofu. Both are packed with nutrients, including protein, iron, magnesium, folate, calcium, and fiber.
What does Hilary Swank eat in a day?
Even beyond lunch, Swank’s days are filled with plant-forward choices. She starts her morning with oatmeal and, during her interview with Women’s Health, opted for an iced triple decaf espresso with oat milk. During her sit down with the publication, she also shared her love for Indian food, which is often vegan-friendly, as well as granola.
Additionally, she enjoys coconut yogurt. One of her go-to brands is Cocojune, a plant-based brand that specializes in creamy, dairy-free yogurts made with cultured coconuts and probiotics. Throughout the day, the actor will reach for fruits, nuts, a protein bar, or protein smoothie to keep her going.
In terms of meat, Swank opts for elk burgers—but for a tasty, plant-based alternative, these five veggie burgers are nutritionist-approved.
Swank’s plant-forward diet is packed with essential nutrients, and best of all, it’s easy to recreate with entirely vegan ingredients.
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
