Singer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is known for her slender frame and healthy eating
Singer and fashion designer Victoria Beckham has been in the public eye for decades. First coming to fame as Posh Spice in the Spice Girls and later going solo and becoming a fashion designer, she is regularly in the headlines, and with her slender frame, her health and fitness regime has often been the focus of attention.
The 52-year-old mother of four previously told how she tried to be “disciplined” about the way she eats. Speaking on Gordon Ramsay’s Perfect Christmas Lunch in 2008 she explained: “I do try to be quite disciplined in the way that I eat. I eat really healthy, I love Japanese food, lots of fish, any sort of fish, any sort of vegetable, lots of fruit, that kind of thing.”
More recently the star has told how she cut back on fruit because it made her “bloated” but she also shared what she does still eat. Speaking to net-a-porter in 2020 she said: “I’m flexible with regards to food, as David and I are very sociable, and we like to eat out.
“But when I do eat well, I see the difference in my skin – my eyes are whiter and sparklier and I have so much more energy. I eat lots of fresh fish, fresh vegetables and salads, as well as seeds and nuts.
“I also love fruit but don’t eat too much, as it can make me feel quite bloated. I am disciplined with my eating – that’s how I find I get the most out of my body.”
However, Victoria’s husband, David, 51, says while he can be “emotional” with food and wine his wife had “eaten the same thing for the last 25 years”. Speaking on the River Cafe Table 4 podcast he said: “When I’m eating something great I want everyone to try it.
“Unfortunately, I’m married to someone who has eaten the same thing for the last 25 years. Since I’ve met Victoria, she only eats grilled fish, steamed vegetables. She’ll very rarely deviate away from there.”
The star shared a happy memory of a time his wife relaxed her usual diet and shared a taste of food off her husband’s plate. He said: “The only time she’s shared something that’s been on my plate is when she was pregnant with Harper, and it was the most amazing thing.
“It was one of my favourite evenings. I can’t remember what it was, but I know she’s not eaten it since.”
The star’s choices follow some of the rules associated with the Mediterranean Diet which research has shown can help heart health and cut the risk of diabetes. In 2025 it was named the number one best diet in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Diets of 2025.
The Mediterranean Diet focuses on plant-based foods such as fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, seeds, and pulses (like beans, chickpeas and lentils). The diet does not include much meat, only small amounts of fish and chicken, as well as low-fat dairy products. Olive oil is used instead of other oils and fats.
According to University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust the diet has a range of benefits. It says these include:
- Weight loss: Plant-based foods are naturally lower in calories and high in fibre, which helps you feel full for longer
- Lower risk of heart attack or stroke: Replacing saturated fat(mainly found in meat and full-fat dairy) with healthier fats from nuts and olive oil can lower cholesterol levels which is good for your heart and blood vessels
- Helps prevent and manage diabetes: A diet rich in plant foods can help prevent type 2 diabetes. If you already have diabetes (type 1, type 2 or gestational), it may help lower blood sugar levels and reduce the need for some medicines
- Reduced blood pressure: A balanced, plant-based diet may help lower high blood pressure
- Lower cancer risk: May reduce the risk of developing some cancers such as bowel, breast, prostate, stomach, bladder, head and neck, lung and pancreatic cancer
- Reduced risk of dementia: Linked with a lower risk of developing memory and thinking problems
- Better digestion: A healthier balance of gut bacteria can improve digestion
- Improved mood and mental health: Linked to better mental health
- Better sleep: A healthy diet can support good sleep patterns
- Environmentally friendly: A Mediterranean style diet is better for the environment, providing fewer greenhouse gas emissions and using less land and water
For full details of what to eat visit the NHS Trust’s website here.
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