One of the most talked about shows of this awards cycle was Nobody wants that. The Netflix comedy stars Kristen Bell, Adam Brody and Justine Lupe in a hilarious series that’s worth watching.
You may also know Lupe from hit shows like Succession, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel And Madam Secretaryamong others. The actress knows exactly how to shine on screen and she even manages to incorporate a healthy diet and routine into her busy lifestyle.
In this exclusive interview with Eat wellwe chatted more with Lupe about her favorite on-set snacks, morning activities she loves, her travel essentials, and her top plant-based protein sources, including Nature’s Fynd yogurt, which she’s partnered with. Learn more about the star’s daily life below.
Do you have a morning routine to follow? When do you wake up to eat breakfast?
I’m someone who likes to get out of the house pretty immediately. I wake up and snuggle with my baby, my partner, and my pets, but I get out pretty quickly to be in nature and the world. I like to start my day with an iced almond milk latte usually and some water with electrolytes. And then I usually drink bone broth just to get some good collagen and protein. I don’t really have a big appetite in the morning, so if I eat something, I’ll maybe go get a croissant or something really quick and easy. Then I go for a hike or a walk with friends.
What snacks do you always have on hand when you’re on set to keep you satisfied?
On set, I love peanut butter. It’s just a really easy way to get a spoonful of protein when I need it. Any kind of organic peanut butter. I like Epic brand beef jerky because it’s sustainable, very good quality meat and it’s quick and easy. I also love Aloha Protein Bars and No Cow Vegan Protein Bars: they seem utilitarian, but they are delicious and fun. I also like Whole Foods Dried Cherries with Flackers Flaxseed Crackers.
A lot of times on set you don’t have time to sit and eat quietly, so it’s quick to get nutrients when you can between takes. I’m a big fan of fast, high protein, low sugar, sustainable foods.
Favorite vegetables?
I like sweet potatoes, I like cauliflower, I like broccoli. I’m a vegetable girl but I would say these are my top three and if I’m grilling I love to slice a zucchini and put it on the grill next to the steak and it’s like the quickest and the most delicious. meal ever. Eggplant too.
Travel essentials you swear by?
I always bring Ultima electrolytes. Canyon Coffee instantly brews very, very good quality instant coffee. It’s a really nice cafe with gorgeous coffee, but they also do instant packs which are really good. I take them on the plane. And I always wear Birkenstock clogs because they’re really easy to put on and take off, and I wear compression socks. As for snacks for the plane, it’s high quality beef jerky and a protein bar.
Why partner with Nature’s Fynd and what makes you love their dairy-free yogurt?
There is a lot of innovation behind the product. It uses Fy Protein, which is a complete mushroom-based protein that requires no land to grow. It can be grown in a catering container, and that really impressed me; the idea that we could have this protein grown without using land and with very little water and energy was exciting. I’m very concerned about the environment and I think anything that can find an innovative way to solve these problems really interests me. And the fact that it tastes so good while being high in protein and avoids any form of animal cruelty is why I decided to partner with them.
What does “eating well” mean to you?
Eating well means eating whole foods from good sources. I like trying to find things made without harming our planet and its creatures. Trying to eat foods that are as humane as possible while still getting the nutrients we need.
Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
