What Susan Sarandon (79) Eats to Feel Good in Her 70s
She has been turning heads since the 1970s and shows absolutely no sign of stopping. Susan Sarandon, the Oscar-winning actress who recently charmed audiences in ‘Nonnas’, carries the kind of energy that makes people quietly want to know exactly what is going on in her kitchen.
The answer turns out to be less complicated than most people expect.
The Philosophy That Drives Everything
Sarandon has one belief she comes back to over and over. “Beauty comes from inside, it has to do with what you take in,” she told WebMD in a detailed conversation about her approach to health and aging.
She is not interested in punishment or extremes. Aging gracefully, she has said on multiple occasions, comes down to not smoking, laughing a lot, getting regular exercise, eating well, and staying out of the sun.
The Secret She Takes Every Morning
One of the more surprising details about her daily routine is something she simply calls her “Green Stuff.” Each day she takes a couple of tablespoons of a powdered blend of organically grown vegetables, including broccoli, kale, parsley, wheatgrass, flaxseed, and root vegetables like turnips and parsnips.
It is not glamorous and it is not trending. It is just a practical, no-fuss way to guarantee that vegetables show up every single day, regardless of how busy the schedule gets.
How Menopause Changed Her Plate
Like many women navigating that transition, Sarandon noticed her metabolism shift in ways she had not anticipated. She cut back on carbs after menopause, finding weight accumulating around the middle in ways it previously had not.
Her response was not to eliminate carbs entirely, but to choose more carefully. White bread and pasta gave way to whole grains, a quiet swap she has maintained ever since without drama or deprivation.
The Organic Habit Nobody Talks About
What is most telling about Sarandon is that this commitment to clean eating did not start recently. Her daughter Eva Amurri has described a mother who walked to the only organic grocery store in New York City in the early 1980s, long before organic food was fashionable or widely available.
Her breakfast of choice is a broccoli and bell pepper quiche made with reduced-fat cheese, a quietly protein-packed, antioxidant-rich meal that does a lot of work before most people have even opened their eyes.
Water First, Everything Else Second
Hydration is the habit Sarandon returns to most consistently. She prioritizes water heavily, and while she allows that a little wine in moderation is probably fine, she has never been a drinker and avoids anything in excess.
She also takes daily supplements including calcium, vitamin D, vitamin C, and Co-Q10 for brain and heart health. None of it is dramatic or expensive. It is just a long, quiet, consistent relationship with things that actually make her feel well.
For someone who has spent decades under some of the most intense scrutiny in Hollywood, Susan Sarandon’s approach to food is remarkably undramatic. No elimination diets, no cleanses, no protocol with a branded name.
Just antioxidants, whole grains, a spoonful of green powder every morning, and a lifelong habit of choosing what nourishes her over what simply sounds impressive.
