Victoria Beckham reveals the heart-healthy diet she’s followed for 30 years

Victoria Beckham has lived much of her life in the public eye, from her days as Posh Spice in the Spice Girls to her current role as a global fashion icon.

Over the years, she’s shared glimpses of her wellness philosophy but one thing has remained remarkably consistent. Throughout, she has maintained a disciplined approach to eating.

Back in 2008, during an appearance on Gordon Ramsay’s Perfect Christmas Lunch for the BBC, a then–32-year-old Beckham said she took a no-nonsense approach to food.

“I try to be quite disciplined in the way I eat,” she said. “I love Japanese food — lots of fish, vegetables and fruit, that sort of thing.”

More than a decade later, not much has changed. In interviews from 2008 through 2020, Beckham has repeatedly credited her diet’s simplicity — built on three main pillars: fish, vegetables and fruit. Though she’s since cut back slightly on fruit to reduce bloating, her meals still center around fresh fish, leafy greens, salads and nuts.

A Mediterranean Approach to Eating

Beckham’s diet closely mirrors the Mediterranean diet, which has been consistently ranked the best overall diet by U.S. News & World Report. The plan emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, poultry, nuts and healthy fats, while keeping red meat, processed foods and sweets to a minimum.

Studies have linked this way of eating to a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and experts often cite it as one of the most sustainable approaches to long-term health.

Despite her reputation for structure and precision, Beckham has admitted she’s not overly rigid. Most mornings start with a green juice made with vegetables and ginger but she also enjoys date nights with husband David Beckham, often accompanied by a glass of red wine or tequila.

That balance, she’s said, is key to maintaining both her health and happiness. It’s a wellness philosophy that blends consistency with enjoyment — a formula that’s clearly worked for her since the Spice Girls era.