Celebrity Diets: Anne Hathaway Catwoman Diet for Dark Knight Rises

Find out what she ate to get in purr-fect shape!

Transforming into Catwoman for the blockbuster film Dark Knight Rises required Anne Hathaway to adhere to a strictly regulated, predominantly vegan and anti-inflammatory diet. Hathaway, who is naturally vegetarian, further refined her eating habits under the guidance of nutrition coach Jackie Keller, with the aim of maintaining a slender figure while building muscle mass.

Hathaway's dietary regimen was comprised of whole grains, avocados, almonds, sesame seeds, dark chocolate, and brightly-colored vegetables abundant in antioxidants, such as yams. She also consumed dark leafy greens, ginger, and turmeric. As an alternative to animal protein, Keller incorporated Seitan and tempeh into Hathaway's meal plan to support her demanding training sessions.

The actress enjoyed a variety of meals during her preparation for the role, including miso soup, gluten-free tempeh club avocado sandwiches, Tuscan brown rice salad, egg white frittatas and vegetarian egg rolls. Despite these healthy choices, Hathaway still indulged her sweet tooth with gluten-free cookies, fudge brownies, marble cake, and almond milk-based chocolate power smoothies. Keller ensured that Hathaway was treated to one dessert each day to avoid any cravings.

In terms of daily caloric intake, Hathaway consumed about 1,500 to 1,800 calories through six or seven meals in addition to a soup or salad. To sustain energy levels, she ate every two to three hours. If she felt hungry between meals, her go-to snack was a combination of all-natural, reduced-fat peanut butter rolled with dried fruit on whole grain lavash.

For those aiming to achieve a similar level of fitness, Keller suggests minimizing red meat consumption, opting instead for fish and legumes. She also recommends reversing the proportions on your plate so that vegetables make up half of the serving, with the remainder divided equally between proteins and carbs. Lastly, Keller emphasizes the importance of hydration for maintaining a healthy metabolism.

Through this stringent diet, intensive Catwoman training, and Keller's anti-inflammatory meals, Hathaway was able to successfully embody the svelte figure required for her role - complete with fitting into that iconic cat suit!