Former model turned first lady Melania Trump is well known to many for her slim and slender figure, allowing her to show off her fashion sense. But how does she maintain such an impeccable physique? According to Business Insider, her diet has a lot to do with it — namely one that consists mostly of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables.
In fact, according to Inside Edition, Melania makes a concerted effort every day to consume at least seven pieces of fruit, including her favorites: apples and peaches. So fruit is the Melania Trump body's secret weapon? I got it. Well...that and probably the gift of really good genes. Are we right or are we right?!
But what does the FLOTUS usually consume in a given day? And how does that differ from the food choices of her husband, President Donald Trump? Keep reading after the jump to find out!
Melania Trump starts her day with a healthy smoothie
During an interview with Refinery29 in 2012, first lady Melania Trump revealed that she usually opts for a smoothie for breakfast. And no - this is not a Smoothie King or Jamba Juice situation. Instead, Melania makes her own smoothie every morning, making sure it's filled to the brim with healthy, organic fruits and vegetables. “Well, in the morning, every morning I have a smoothie with a few ingredients and a lot of vitamins in it – it's very healthy,” she explained, before adding that every once in a while she will indulge in a bowl of oatmeal. See?! First ladies – they are like us.
But when asked about a particular diet, Melania insisted she was not on a diet. "It's not a diet, I just like to eat healthy because I feel better and have more energy. I don't have a particular snack that I always eat. If I was snacking, I might snack on fruit or a bit of chocolate, because I think your body needs that too,” she says. BRB, will meet our body's chocolate needs right now.
Melania Trump is not a fan of onions or artichokes
Although FLOTUS Melania Trump has made a name for herself as a vegetable lover, make no mistake — there are vegetables the first lady doesn't touch with a 10-foot pole.
Per Food and Wine, during an appearance on Martha Stewart's cooking and lifestyle show, aptly titled Martha, Melania revealed that she doesn't like onions or artichokes. During the episode, which aired in 2005, Melania and her husband, Donald Trump, stood shoulder to shoulder with the Queen of Maids as she taught them how to make homemade meatloaf.
During the segment, Melania confessed that she was not a fan of onions and would make her meatloaf without them. Ultimately, however, her husband enjoys the bulb vegetable. And while the two may disagree over onions, they sympathize in their shared disdain for artichokes. Take notes, pizza delivery crews. Next time you file at the White House, save the artichokes!
Melania Trump loves to make...a reservation
It's no secret that first lady Melania Trump can be a little introverted. She apparently has no problem staying home and cooking her own meals – but it seems she also enjoys dining out as much as the next person.
During an interview with New York Magazine in 2010, Donald Trump's wife revealed that she enjoys eating out and exploring New York's many restaurants, especially a restaurant located in the Trump International Hotel in Manhattan. . “One thing I love most about New York is the variety of amazing food you can eat. My all-time favorite is the chicken parmigianino at Jean Georges,” Melania said.
But before you rush straight to the establishment, keep in mind that the particular dish pictured will set you back quite a bit...to the tune of $68, per Inside Edition.
Melania Trump is not a fan of fast food
Like most couples, there are a few things President Donald Trump and his first lady disagree on, one in particular being fast food. While the president prefers to eat many fast food outlets, as evidenced during his 2016 election campaign (via Business Insider), on the other hand, his wife, Melania Trump, prefers to stay away, per Inside Edition.
But then again – we all indulge in guilty pleasures from time to time, right? Right. In fact, Melania made headlines when she and second lady Karen Pence made a pit stop at Whataburger for some of the chain's famous fries, per ABC News. Later, the channel wrote a tweet thanking the ladies for coming by. “I hope it was a good meal,” reads the now famous tweet.
