Dolly Parton did not stick to a monotonous diet for the sake of her health.
Instead, she made room for both nutritious meals and the foods she loved most, according to Health Digest.
Egg salad on toast
One of Dolly Parton’s favorite breakfasts was egg salad on toast with tomatoes.
Poached eggs with fruit
When she wanted a lighter breakfast, she chose poached eggs with fruit.
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Bacon, eggs and toast
Parton also enjoyed a simple, classic breakfast of eggs, bacon and toast.
Eggs provided more nutrients
Eggs are rich in protein and contain nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, folate, phosphorus and selenium.
Fruit could increase satiety
Fruit can help you feel full for longer due to its water and dietary fiber content.
Sausage patties, biscuits and gravy
On some days, she started her morning with homemade sausage patties, American biscuits and milk-based gravy.
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Bagels with vegetables
She also sometimes ate bagels with cream cheese, cucumber and tomato for breakfast.
A big appetite
Parton said she had a big appetite and therefore had to pay attention to her diet during the working week.
A low-carb diet
She believed a low-carb diet worked well for her because it allowed her to eat plenty of the foods permitted on the diet.
Protein and fat can increase satiety
Replacing carbohydrates with protein and fat can help increase satiety and make it easier to regulate appetite.
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Potatoes every day
Although potatoes are not usually associated with a low-carb diet, Parton said she could not go a single day without them.
Different potato dishes
She ate baked potatoes, mashed potatoes and French fries, among other potato-based dishes.
Cornbread on days off
On days when she was not working, she enjoyed eating cornbread.
Classic dinner dishes
Her meals could also include mashed potatoes with meatloaf, as well as fried pork or beef.
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Chicken and dumplings
Among her well-known favorites was the classic dish of chicken and soft dumplings.
Room for her favorite foods
Parton appeared to avoid completely depriving herself of the foods she enjoyed. Her diet made room for both lighter choices and the hearty comfort food she loved.
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