Kim Cattrall on Savoring Food and Her 35-Year Diet
By: Marissa Brassfield
Published: May 20, 2011

In a new interview with Shape magazine, actress Kim Cattrall discussed her upcoming ad campaign for I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, her film Meet Monica Velour, and her diet and fitness routine.
Cattrall revealed that although she's been on a diet for 35 years, she savors food instead of vilifying it: "I've been on a diet since 1976 because I love to eat. I'm a sensualist who loves taste and flavor... Dieting is about controlling what you eat, but within that control you can luxuriate in the ingredients that do taste good and are well-made, whether it's chicken or vegetables or fruits."
Kim Cattrall had to gain 20 pounds to play Monica Velour, but she lost the weight through exercise and by preparing her own food at home. Cattrall notes that she kept snacks like berries and crackers on hand at all times to satisfy her snacking urges.
Kim Cattrall's attitude towards food seems far healthier than that of other Hollywood actresses. Do you agree with her strategies?