What is Gwyneth Paltrow's paleo diet and why is she ditching it for carbs again?

Time of India

29-04-2025

Hold onto your gluten-free crackers, because Gwyneth Paltrow, the queen of clean living, jade eggs, and bone broth breakfasts—is officially eating carbs again. Yes, you read that right. The woman who once made kale feel like couture has waved the white flag and welcomed sourdough, pasta, and cheese back into her life. And the internet? Absolutely spiralling.
The reason behind Gwyneth Paltrow's decision of switching back to carbs again
But before you dive into your own cheesy pasta bowl in solidarity, let's rewind for a hot second. Gwyneth did not just wake up and decide to cheat on her paleo vows. There was a reason she started this food purity pilgrimage in the first place.
According to her recent Goop podcast (a wellness rabbit hole we low-key live for), Gwyneth and her husband Brad Falchuk originally went full paleo in response to looming health concerns. She dropped the bomb that her genes—specifically APOE3 and APOE4—put her at an increased risk for Alzheimer's. So naturally, she pivoted hard to the caveman life in the hopes of beating inflammation before it could touch her brain.
She got so into it, in fact, that she found herself preaching the gospel of hydration, whole foods, and macrobiotic meals like she was the high priestess of anti-inflammatory living. Her go-to inspiration? The minimalist, seasonal eating habits of mountain communities in Japan. Translation: lots of fish, veggies, and rice. Zero sugar. Zero dairy. And definitely no cheese.
But now, things have shifted
Gwyneth confessed that even though the paleo life made her feel amazing, the restrictions eventually started to feel, well, exhausting. She admitted that both she and Brad hit a point where they were just "over it." In classic Gwyneth fashion, she said it with poise, but you could hear the pasta-shaped sigh of relief.
So what is back on her plate? Sourdough bread. Cheese. Pasta. Basically, the Holy Trinity of 'I'm done pretending I do not miss carbs.' Gwyneth is not throwing out the whole foods rulebook, though—she still swears by freshness and simplicity—but she is also not going to let a single baguette ruin her biohacked zen.
Naturally, Twitter (sorry, X) had a field day. Users joked that her return to carbs was a sign of impending doom. One wrote that Gwyneth eating cheese again meant 'a recession is definitely on the horizon,' while another compared it to a meteor strike. The vibe? Total (hilarious) panic.
But honestly? Same.
In a world of TikTok wellness trends and Insta-perfect smoothie bowls, Gwyneth stepping back from food fanaticism is oddly refreshing. She is not rejecting health—she is just embracing something more sustainable. Like, you can want a sharp mind and also want sharp cheddar, okay?
So here is to Gwyneth Paltrow, for making the boldest move of all: admitting that pasta is actually worth it.