If you’re a pasta lover who’s ever wished you could twirl your fork into a big bowl of spaghetti without feeling like you just signed up for a post-dinner nap, Kristen Bell has a trick for you.
According to her “Nobody Wants This” co-star Justine Lupe, Bell swears by a simple hack that helps stabilize blood sugar, keeps you fuller longer, and may even prevent weight gain.
Here’s the move: before digging into a carb-heavy meal like pasta, she eats a serving of leafy greens—think spinach, kale, or anything fibrous enough to make your mom proud. If a salad isn’t an option, she’ll reach for a glass of Metamucil or even a quick shot of apple cider vinegar (and yes, the liquid, not those trendy gummies).
Lupe shared the method during an interview and gave credit where credit’s due, saying, “It supposedly stabilizes your glucose. You can thank Kristen Bell for that, everyone.”
And it’s not just Hollywood pseudoscience. A registered dietician backed up Bell’s approach, noting that stable blood sugar does more than just help with cravings. Over time, it can reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, insulin resistance, and obesity. In other words, Kristen’s little pre-dinner routine isn’t just a celebrity quirk—it’s a legit bio-hack with real health benefits.
The logic behind it is pretty straightforward.
When you eat greens or fiber before carbs, your body slows down the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream. That means fewer spikes and crashes, more steady energy, and less chance you’ll raid the pantry for cookies an hour later. Think of it as giving your metabolism a little pep talk before the main event.
Of course, no single hack is a magic bullet. Bell’s trick works best as part of a balanced lifestyle, not as a green light to live exclusively on fettuccine Alfredo. Still, for anyone who’s tried every diet trend only to wind up back at square one, this one feels refreshingly doable. You don’t have to give up pasta—you just have to start with some spinach first.
So, the next time you’re eyeing a plate of linguine, remember Kristen Bell’s advice: a handful of greens now, a steadier you later. Your blood sugar (and maybe your waistband) will thank you.
