Michelle Keegan has been admired by fans for decades, not only for her beauty and fashion choices but also for her acting. Over her career, she’s appeared in many popular TV programmes. This interest has led fans to want to know as much as they can about the star—including what she eats.
In a previous feature with HELLO Magazine, Michelle’s typical meals and snacks were pulled together into a handy meal plan that fans could copy – and they’re all surprisingly simple. In the article, it claimed that the actress previously told Women’s Health: “I do like my eggs in the morning.”
She admits that, if she’s trying to “be good”, she’d layer up avocado and scrambled egg whites on rye bread. But, for the occassional “naughty” treat, she’d have the exact same but add melted cheese on top.
Michelle also looks glamorous and regularly wows fans with her glowing skin and shiny hair. Eating egg whites can have some benefits for your skin, including hydration, plumping and tightening.
Egg whites are rich in protein that serves as a humectant, helping to draw in and retain moisture in the skin. When your skin retains more water, it looks fuller and more youthful. This effect can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles temporarily.
Additionally, egg whites have lysozyme, which helps to break down propionibacterium, a bacteria linked to acne. The protein found in egg whites can also help to firm and tone your skin.
You can even use egg whites in DIY face masks. To reduce inflammation and redness, you can combine egg whites with other ingredients like chamomile tea and aloe vera. However, you should only use egg masks two to three times a week. Also avoid using several eggs every day and do a patch test before using egg whites on your skin. Stop if irritation occurs and if you have any concerns, speak to your doctor.
As for avocados, these are beneficial for your hair due to their rich nutrient content that supports healthy growth and repair. Incorporating more avocados into your diet, in moderation, is a great idea. Additionally, you can use avocado in hair masks to enhance hair health.
Avocados are a source of biotin, a B-complex vitamin that can aid in hair growth. They also help to mend damaged hair while combating dryness and frizz. The oil extracted from avocados is packed with minerals such as potassium and magnesium, which can help to seal hair cuticles, resulting in smooth and shiny locks.
The former Coronation Street and Brassic star is currently pregnant with her first child. She and her husband, Mark Wright, are expected to welcome their baby later this year, having announced the happy news in a touching Instagram post after Christmas.
With a bundle of joy on the way, the 37-year-old will be more focused on staying healthy than ever. Fortunately, she can stick with some of her go-to breakfasts throughout the pregnancy.
Pregnant women can eat eggs, but they should be handled and cooked safely. In Michelle’s case, she appears to prefer just the whites instead of the whole egg – yolk and all. By removing the rich yellow yolk of the egg, it changes the nutritional value of the kitchen staple quite a bit. It’s the heart of the egg that contains most of the calories as well as all of the fat and cholesterol.
At a glance, stripping the egg of its yolk, which removes almost half of the overall protein content, may seem like a bad idea. But, a Healthline report claims that due to their high protein content, eating egg whites may help you increase your protein intake without significantly affecting your caloric goals.
Avocado is also something pregnancy-safe that Michelle can still enjoy. The superfood is actually a really good choice to pair with egg whites as it will balance out the otherwise low-calorie meal to be more nutritionally rounded.
A typical portion of avocado may seem like a bad idea with 15.6g of fat per 80g, however that’s not the case. Unlike the ‘bad fat; you’d find in sweet treats and typically unhealthy foods, avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats which research suggests can help to protect against heart disease and lower bad cholesterol levels.
And, rounding off her filling meal, rye bread is a healthy choice for pregnant women too. It’s a wholegrain bread that’s high in fibre and starchy carbohydrates, which can help with energy levels that will be 100% appreciated once the couple have a baby to look after.