Jennifer Aniston ‘swears by’ baby food and Miranda Kerr detoxes with VINEGAR, we reveal 7 of the weirdest celebrity diet fads
But do these odd food crazes actually work?
IT’S no secret that celebrities are willing to try out some pretty whacky diets for the sake of their health.
From using caffeine to stimulate the skin, to cleansing themselves with VINEGER, there’s no shortage of questionable tips online.
But are these bonkers food tricks actually good for your body?
1. Halle Berry uses coffee to banish cellulite
Instead of slogging it out for hours in the gym, using caffeine products could help to smooth out saggy skin.
Reports reveal that Halle takes her used coffee grinds, mixes it with a little bit of olive oil, before rubbing it over any dimpled areas.
It’s believed that the caffeine works to stimulate your body cells, encouraging them to regenerate.
Regularly scrubbing the coffee onto cellulite problem areas can make the skin appear smoother.
2. Sophia Loren eats spaghetti to keep trim
Iconic actress Sophia Loren famously admitted: "Everything you see I owe to spaghetti".
The Italian beauty swears by eating the carby meal as a part of a Mediterranean diet.
There are a number of health benefits to eating pasta, which is packed full of fibre and antioxidants.
The dish contains minerals selenium and manganese, which help repair and protect the cells as well as regulating the body’s blood sugar.
3. Megan Fox and Miranda Kerr use vinegar to detox
A number of celebrities, including Megan Fox and Miranda Kerr, have claimed that vinegar is the perfect ingredient to use to detox the body.
The Transformers actress admitted that the product is great to “clean out your system”.
Although there is a lack of scientific support to back-up this theory, research suggests that vinegar can help people lose weight.
A 2011 study published in American Family Physician showed that consuming a small quantity of vinegar before meals can make you feel fuller, encouraging you to eat less food.
4. Jennifer Aniston uses baby food for weight loss
It was widely reported that to shed the pounds for an acting role.
The fad is believed to have been started by health trainer to the stars, Tracy Anderson, although she has since distanced herself from the trend.
Dr Samuel Klein, Director of Human Nutrition at Washington University Medical School, said: “Food that makes a baby grow is pretty good food”.
The expert revealed that the theory behind the baby food diet reveals that people are consuming food that is low in added sugar, sodium and preservatives.
5. January Jones ate her own placenta
American model January Jones openly admitted that she ate her own placenta following the birth of her son.
In 2012, the Mad Men actress recommended that other pregnant women follow suit.
Although some experts have warned that the afterbirth can sometimes be contaminated with dangerous bacteria, other medical professionals have pointed out the benefits.
The placenta is packed with iron and vitamins B6 and B12.
As well as this, it contains oestrogen and progesterone, hormones that can help you bond better with your baby and prevent postpartum depression.
6. Marilyn Monroe feasted on raw eggs and milk
In a 1952 interview with Pageant Magazine, the 1950s actress opened up about her “bizarre” eating habits.
The Hollywood icon admitted that her regular breakfast is two raw eggs whipped into warm milk.
Not only are raw eggs a great source of vitamin D and omega 3, they also contain valuable fat which can cleanse our internal structures.
Despite this, health experts urge caution for people attempting to try out this trend.
Eating raw eggs can be risky, as it can cause food poisoning, including salmonella and listeria.
7. Kylie Minogue slims using the grapefruit diet
Celebrities including Kylie Minogue and Brooke Shields have publicly acknowledged this fad diet.
The rumour that grapefruit can “burn fat” has been largely quashed by experts, as it can only perform this function if consumed in vast quantities.
Despite this, there are some health benefits of the fruit, which is good for the blood, strengthens the immune system and works to boost the metabolism.