Anna Kendrick is a superstar actress and singer, known for her roles inUp In the AirandPitch Perfect.

Kendrick is constantly talking about her favorite foods which are"carbs and dairy,“and sweets.

Kendrick has an uncomplicated and balanced diet an approach she takes with the rest of her life too.

Anna Kendrick

In addition to eating healthier, Kendrick loves many different ways to work out.

She toldShapeshe particularly loves hiking because of the mental clarity it gives her.

“Honestly, [breakfast is] the reason I get out of bed.”

granola bars breakfast

“I am powered by ginger,” she shared.

“I was positive it was the only thing keeping me alive,” she added.

“It’s awful,” Kendrick continued.

fresh ginger juice

“The worst part is I feel so much better…

I feel like, ‘Oh,thisis how healthy people feel.'”

“I was really hoping I would just do it as an experiment,” she added.

mixed raw vegetables

However, she didn’t mind.

In fact, Kendrick said it was easy to give up alcohol.

But Kendrick doesn’t always abstain from alcohol.

cocktails

“It’s like half Moscow Mule, half Old Fashioned,” Kendrick described.

“It will get you tipsy quickly but never give you a hangover.

It’s the dream.

frosted gingerbread cookies

I’m living the dream!”

And it’s clear from thesnapsthat Kendrick enjoys her time baking with friends.

Kendrick explained toShapethat she enjoys baking because it can be challenging.

mixed vegetables grains

“There was a period when I baked a lot,” she revealed.

Even if that meant spending hours upon hours working on a project, Kendrick wasn’t deterred.

Instead, Kendrick is all about “being present” in her body, and not totally depriving herself.

Reese’s peanut butter cup

She loves sweets and carbs, but balances it out with nutritious fruits and vegetables.

It’s this balance that works for her, and helps keep her diet consistent and overall healthy.

Kendrick loves peanut butter snacks so much, she starts every morning with a peanut butter granola bar.

ice cream

Fans clearly related, and also loved the classic and delicious snack pairing.

Furthermore, she’stweetedabout the ultimate snack for peanut butter lovers:Reese’s peanut butter cups.

“Dairy is in everything, so trying to avoid it is maddening,” she explained.

mixed fruits and vegetables

“Even Brussels sprouts are cooked in butter.

I never thought about the plight of the lactose intolerant before that.”

“Then I just fell off the wagon super hard.

macaroni and cheese

I was like, Well, maybe I can just do vegan most days.

It was the classic slippery-slope situation for Anna.”

To that end, Kendrick now frequently enjoys foods full of dairy.

Oreos and milk

Kendrick still enjoys vegan and vegetarian cuisine from time to time.

In fact, she toldEpicuriousshe’s still amazed by delicious vegetarian food.

“My favorite food is macaroni and cheese,” she revealed toShape.

ice cream

“Carbs and dairy that’s the kind of life I’m all about.”

Kendrick can’t get enough of the creamy, cheesy goodness.

“I live for macaroni and cheese.”

Kraft appreciates Kendrick’s love for macaroni so much, they sent her a solid gold macaroni noodle necklace.

“Hands down the best swag I’ve ever gotten,” Kendrick remarked onInstagram.

“Why are we so excited about Oreo thins?

I’m still waiting on triple-stuffed,” shetweeted.

Oreo released a song fromTrolls World Touron their website that fans could only access by scanning an Oreo cookie.

“Serious question: how much are wedding cakes?”

she asked followers in atweet.

“And how weird would it be if I wanted to buy one just to eat?

Though Kendrick is a fan of sweet confections, she’s especially passionate about ice cream.

“Dear Postmates delivery man: Two spoons?

Straight from the carton, of course.