Most of us would be hesitant about showing off the contents of our fridges, often because there’s something past its sell-by date or a guilty treat stored inside.
But six fitness stars, some of whom have hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram, have been more than happy to open up their appliances to reveal what gym fanatics really eat.
Their fridges are predictably filled with wholesome goodies, such as lean meats, salmon, houmous, dairy-free milks – and plenty of avocado.
The stars company have shared with FEMAIL Food&Drink the secrets of their diet and why they eat the way they do as part of a campaign by Wren Kitchens.
And the ‘shelfie’ photos of their pristine, organised fridges will make you feel bad about the state of yours.
CHESSIE KING
Fitness influencer Chessie King (left), shared her fridge shelfie which reveals she keeps it stocked with very healthy items. From top shelf to bottom shelf, it contains: hummus, tofu, grapes, avocado, ketchup, miso paste, almond butter, eggs, oat milk, Symprove gut bacteria formula, natural peanut butter, juice, broccoli, carrots, kale and spinach
The fitness trainer and presenter, 24, who has 299,000 followers on Instagram, said: ‘I believe that the contents of a fridge say a lot about a person. From experience, I know that if I buy something naughty and have it in the kitchen, I will simply eat it straight away.
‘So, I pack my fridge with goodness. I don’t eat meat, but plenty of fish, tofu, chickpeas, and veggies. I don’t label myself anything like veggie, vegan, or flexitarian, I just eat mindfully and make sure my fish is well sourced.
‘My favourite, easy-to-make healthy breakfast is avocado with smoked salmon in a gluten free multi seed pita. If I’m in a rush, I love a shake, with a banana, oat milk, peanut butter, oats, cacao powder, protein powder, and ice.
‘I always have kale in my fridge to make kale crisps. I drizzle them in olive oil and salt before crisping them up in the Aga – delicious!
‘Instead of coffee, I have a pre-workout matcha, which I whizz up with oat milk and ice in the blender. I love oat milk and brown rice milk, so always stock my fridge up with these, but I don’t take multivitamins or omega-3 because I get these from my meals.’
STEPH ELSWOOD
Blogger and dancer Steph Elswood (left) reveals her fridge is very healthy. It contains (from top shelf to bottom shelf): blueberries, strawberries, hummus, mushrooms, broccoli, healthy oils, beansprouts, falafel, beetroot, dates, avocado, ginger, mango, a M&S salad, dairy-free milks, carrots, lettuce, aubergine, more lettuce and raspberries
The health blogger and dancer, who has 167,000 Instagram followers, said: ‘My diet is mostly plant-based. Animal agriculture is a huge contributing factor to the damage of this planet and for this reason I eat mostly vegan, which means I consume no meat, eggs, milk, or cheese.
‘As a result, my fridge is always packed with colourful fruits and veggies. Every week I have my staple ‘go-to’ fruits and vegetables. These include courgettes, ginger, avocados, cucumber, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, spinach, onions, strawberries, and blueberries. I have dates that keep for longer than most fruit, and buy beetroot in a vacuum pack in case I ever fancy it.
‘I’m often asked how I get enough protein. Many plant-based items are packed full of protein and when you combine some together they create a ‘complete protein’, meaning a protein source that gives you an adequate proportion of all nine essential amino acids. Examples of this are pita and hummus, peanut butter on wholegrain toast, or rice and black beans.
‘I know what you’re all thinking: this fridge looks very healthy and boring! I also love rice, pasta, bread, and other things that don’t live in the fridge. I wouldn’t say that I have a cheat day per say, but I do allow myself treats when I fancy them.’
MATT LAW
Model Matt Law (left) opened up his fridge too. His contains (top shelf to bottom shelf): olive oil spread, natural cottage cheese, cucumber, avocado, lemons, eggs, sparkling water, dairy-free milks, mushrooms, root vegetables, salmon, chicken, onions and broccoli
The model, who has 98,900 followers on Instagram, said: ‘My typical diet consists of a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh meat, and fish, as well as clean carbohydrates such as sweet potato and brown rice.
‘It’s so important to ensure you are getting all the nutrients and vitamins and minerals you need from your diet. Where possible, I try to eat organic produce.
‘Typically, I eat oily fish, such as salmon, once a week, and lean meats or white fish on the other days. I try to have at least one plant-based day a week, replacing animal protein with plant based high-protein substitutes such as black beans or lentils. This is good for the environment and good for your body, too.
‘The products you see in my fridge are a good reflection of the fresh produce I prefer to consume. I don’t buy in bulk, but rather enough for a few days. I travel a lot, so this suits my schedule, and the added benefit is the food I’m eating is fresh. Seasonal vegetables are a good option, too. They tend to be cheaper and you can sometimes pick up boxes of mixed seasonal vegetables.’
GEORGE LLOYD
Trainer and model George Lloyd (left) revealed his fridge contains, from top to bottom shelf: spring greens, spinach, chicken breast, been sprouts, broccoli, bananas, mince, tomatoes, salmon, red onion, mushrooms and peppers
The fitness trainer and model, who has 15,200 followers on Instagram, said: ‘Typically, my diet consists of high proteins, high fats, and low carbohydrates on a regular basis.
‘Depending on my schedule or training regime, I will adjust these accordingly. The protein sources I tend to stick by consist of lean meats, such as turkey or chicken breasts, as well as a lot of fish and seafood, such as salmon, tuna, and prawns.
‘I have recently started to prefer a more pescatarian diet over my previous preferences of meat, just because I feel fish reacts better to my digestion and skin as well as providing a lean protein source that’s low in calories.
‘In terms of the carbohydrates, I keep everything wholegrain. Again, wholegrain is great for digestion and gut health and is also an effective partner to the lean protein sources going into my body. My main intakes of carbs tend to be as soon as I wake up, with some oats, almond milk, and banana or blueberries, and then again straight after I have finished training to replenish the glycogen stores in my muscles.’
VICKY HADLEY
Fitness coach Vicky Hadley (left), opened up her fridge to reveal it contains, from top shelf to bottom shelf: tuna, black beans, yoghurt, coconut oil, tofu, houmous, almond butter, eggs, bananas, carrots, peanut butter, butternut squash, broccoli, cucumbers, carrots, chicken breasts, spinach, oat milk and supplements
The online fitness coach, who has 14,600 followers on Instagram, said: ‘I’m a very flexible dieter. This means I track macronutrients (carbs, fats, and proteins) which works extremely well for me.
‘I eat a mostly plant-based diet using proteins such as beans, tofu, legumes, and nuts, but I do eat fish, eggs, and, on the very rare occasion, lean meats. I particularly love sweet potato and butternut squash, as it’s filling without causing the bloating that some grains do.
‘I use fruits and vegetables with a vegan protein powder and superfoods to make protein smoothies. My current favourite is a chocolate protein powder blended with a dairy free milk, such as almond milk, and spinach with frozen banana and frozen berries. It’s so delicious and you don’t even taste the greenery.
‘I don’t really have cheat meals. For me personally, as I follow a flexible diet, I choose foods I love every day and turn them into ‘naughty foods’. So, if I was craving ice cream I’d freeze some bananas and blend them up with chocolate protein powder and end up with a healthier chocolate ice cream – trust me it’s amazing.’
ALEX GILDEA
Personal trainer Alex Gildea (left) shared the contents of his fridge to reveal it contains: eggs, turkey gravy, leftovers, double cream, olive oil spread, sparkling and still water, grapes, coleslaw, a Sainsbury’s side salad, yoghurt, houmous, soup, more grapes and even a few cans of beer
The personal trainer, who has 6,900 Instagram followers, said: ‘Myself and my partner have a no specific diet, we just keep it simple. We always try to cook from scratch to ensure full control of what goes in our bodies.
‘A typical weekly shop consists of fresh vegetables, fruit, and well-sourced meat and fish. We keep it balanced with foods such as grains, pulses, whole wheat pasta, and rice.
‘We also try and keep it vegetarian once per week. We both have very busy work schedules, so the balanced meals we make help to keep our blood sugars stable, thus keeping our energy levels high.
‘Rarely do we stock up our fridge with processed foods.’
The Instagram influencers shared their fridge shelfies as part of a campaign with Wren Kitchens.