Giuliana Rancic is one of those people who appears to have it all: a happy marriage,
an adorable son, and a glamorous career.
And since beating breast cancer in 2011, her appetite for life only appears more insatiable
in every way, and that includes her actual appetite.
Here's a look at what this petite powerhouse eats in a day.
Lotsa pasta
Italian-born Rancic developed her love of pasta as a child.
And to this day, she and her husband, Bill, can't get enough of it.
They even created their RPM Italian restaurant, dedicated to cooking up authentic classics.
Rancic served up her favorite picks, telling Food & Wine,
"My mom's bucatini al Pomodoro [is] definitely one of the most popular dishes.
And the spicy squid ink pasta with king crab is insane."
If you're dying to try Rancic's beloved pasta but don't live near Chicago or D.C., don't
fret.
Rancic shared the recipe for Mama DePandi's bucatini Pomodoro with Michigan Avenue magazine.
"Is it like mom's?
It's darn authentic.
If you can replicate this, anyone can replicate this."
"You promise?"
"Right?"
Bring on the bread
Rancic's obsession with starchy Italian goodness doesn't stop at pasta.
For her, mealtime is an event, and it requires a certain sense of occasion.
And while pasta is often at the heart of family mealtime in the Rancic household, it isn't
the sole attraction.
Rancic told Food & Wine,
"Even on a boring Tuesday night, it's an event.
I take the time to set the table, light a candle and put out a bread basket."
And speaking of those tasty carbs, on a 2016 trip to Italy, the E! anchor posted a pic
of a custard-filled cornetto, writing:
"Landed in Rome and went straight to get my favorite pastry since I was a little girl."
Snacking healthy
Of course Rancic's diet doesn't consist entirely of bread and pasta.
The media maven also keeps her energy up by having healthy snacks on hand.
Rancic revealed a few of her daily go-to foods, telling Shape,
"Pretzels with hummus are another great source of protein with low fat.
I'm snacking on that right now."
She also names raw almonds, Greek yogurt with blueberries, and Kind bars as essentials.
And when she wants a light, healthy lunch, she goes for tuna and brown rice sushi rolls.
But she also admits that her day stars with her favorite steel cut oats, saying,
"This is my go-to breakfast.
It really is the most important meal of the day, and it fills me up and gives me tons
of energy."
Straight outta the sea
Splitting her time between Chicago and the West Coast for work, Rancic has access to
some of the country's freshest seafood.
While in the Windy City, she told E! she likes RPM Italian's "Grilled Octopus and Brussels
Sprout Salad."
Rancic's adventurous palate also favors the Lobster Caprese, as well as Spicy King Crab
with Squid Ink Spaghetti and Potato Gnocchi.
Burgers, beer, and fries
Rancic's slim figure has often drawn extreme criticism from keyboard warriors.
She told People after the 2015 Golden Globes,
"Some people were saying, 'The cancer is probably back.'
And they were accusing me of every eating disorder.
I thought to myself, 'God, if someone really thought I had an eating disorder, what a horrible
way to approach it.'"
A common barb lobbed at Rancic is akin to the phrase: "go eat a burger."
So, in November 2015, the media maven threw shade at her haters, posting: "Yes, I really
did eat it… and finish it."
But that certainly wasn't the only time Rancic felt carnivorous.
She often orders burgers, sometimes with waffle fries and almost always with a beer, like
a boss.
Getting her fruits and veggies
Rancic told blogger Michelle Dudash that her personal food mantra is:
"You've got to just eat well and put good things into your body."
Accordingly, Rancic incorporates fruits and veggies into her diet every day.
She told Fox News,
"You hear a lot about the Mediterranean diet and how it's one of the healthiest diets out
there.
But it's really more of a lifestyle in terms of incorporating fresh vegetables, herbs,
and fish into your diet.
[...] I think Italian food is very healthy because it's made with simple ingredients."
Don't forget the chocolate
Rancic isn't shy about her penchant for sweet treats.
She told Shape,
"My husband Bill and I both have a sweet tooth so we love to indulge in dessert."
And she wasn't joking, just take a look at her social media and you'll basically find
a dessert bar.
Rancic believes in the power of chocolate so much that she gives it away, sort of.
Her 2-bottle Giuliana Prosecco gift set includes a box of chocolate biscotti to go with the
bubbly.
Buon appetito!