It’s quite apparent that Drake is serious about his health. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to flaunt those impressive muscles on his Instagram. Staying lean and strong requires dedication to high-nutrient foods, which is why Drake’s diet is a topic of interest.
While it’s challenging to pinpoint Drake’s exact daily meals, he has given several hints about his usual diet. For starters, don’t expect to find meat on his plate. During a 2024 live stream with Twitch gamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, he revealed that he was vegetarian (via Polygon).
In the same livestream, Drake also mentioned his preference for pineapple on his pizza (via a tweet from the official Twitch X account). This provides two clues: He’s incorporating nutrient-rich tropical fruits and hasn’t completely eliminated carbs, assuming his pizza is traditionally made. (Here’s what happens when you eat pineapple every day.)
Drake doesn’t eat meat – but is he still curbing his carb intake?
Interestingly, in 2017, Glamour reported that carbs were possibly not a staple for Drake at that time. Jonny Roxx, Drake’s personal trainer back then, stated that the star avoided refined carbs to aid his “cutting phase.” (You might want to learn why you should avoid refined carbs.) Since this article was published seven years prior to the Twitch event featuring pizza, Drake might have reintroduced carbs into his diet to some extent.
However, it’s uncertain if he’s still avoiding pasta, which Roxx discussed in his exclusive interview. More likely, Drake is moderating his pasta consumption; after all, his 34th birthday celebration in 2020 included at least one serving of mac and cheese. This insider glimpse into a celebrity birthday party comes from a Vanity Fair article that listed several buffet items Drake seemingly approved for his party. Alongside mac and cheese, the menu included grilled cauliflower with raisins. (Interestingly, raisins were also an ingredient in the mac and cheese casserole.) Back then, poultry and seafood were part of the menu as well, but with Drake’s 2024 vegetarian revelation, his next party might exclude any animal- or fish-based dishes.
Drake’s diet has heart-healthy, weight-friendly choices
A broad overview of Drake’s likely diet reveals a man in his 30s who is avoiding meat, embracing fruits (like pineapple) and vegetables (like cauliflower), and likely managing his carb intake, except for the occasional late-night pizza (though you should never eat pizza before bed). From a health standpoint, these choices could benefit his heart health and weight management goals.
For example, a 2021 study in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicated that individuals who adopted a plant-centric diet in early adulthood reduced their risk of heart disease by middle age. Even participants who occasionally consumed animal products lowered their chances of cardiovascular disease by 52%.
Additionally, controlling carbohydrates remains one of the most widely accepted methods for weight management. Consuming low-carb meals has an appetite-suppressing effect. Findings from a 2018 study in JAMA concluded that after a year, individuals on low-carb diets lost the same amount of weight as those on low-fat diets. In essence, reducing carbs had a similar impact as reducing fat.
