To say Meryl Streep is outstanding would be an understatement. The actress made her Broadway debut in 1975 and has since appeared in over 73 films and television shows. Streep has received 21 nominations for the Oscars and has won three times.

She has also received multiple Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Tony Award, and a Grammy nomination. And, at 72, Meryl Streep still looks and feels fantastic.

Many people wonder how the actress has maintained such grace and success in her 70s, but for the most part, Streep has kept her health secrets and daily practices to herself.

Thankfully, in a few interviews, she has opened out about her health and how she manages to live a balanced life at 72. Then, for more celebrity health advice, read 5 Eating Habits Jane Fonda Follows to Feel Amazing at 84.

She only consumes organic foods.

While the actress sometimes keeps her daily routines private, she is very open about her more “natural” habits. Streep, for example, does not spend a lot of money on skincare and instead applies SPF, avoids touching her face during the day, and eats organic food.

She cooks and dines with her buddies.

Meryl Streep recognizes the value of sharing a meal with friends and engaging in the community around the dinner table. Streep hosted her co-stars for supper and rehearsals at her home in Oklahoma.

Margo Martindale, who played Meryl Streep’s sister in “August: Osage County,” told Vulture that Meryl Streep was a great cook and very generous with her cuisine.

“Meryl prepared food. ‘Come on over!’ she’d say. ‘I’m doing it.’ ‘Come on over! ‘I’m working on it.’ She is a competent cook. Oh my gosh. She can cook almost anything. She’s Meryl Streep!”

She balances it out with natural movement.

Meryl Streep seems to live a very balanced life, and based on what she’s said in recent interviews, her health is just as much about her mindset and movement as it is about healthy eating.

Streep talked with The Guardian about her career, and when asked about accepting roles, she mentioned that she never dwells on the past. And where does the star do a lot of her thinking? It seems to be in the pool, swimming her daily laps.

“When I swim my 55 laps, I try to remember the movies I’ve been in order, and I can’t…

“The past is just a miasma,” says Streep.

She doesn’t focus on weight loss.

Streep spends her time living a healthy, balanced life, but the actress is also very vocal about not focusing too much on appearances or weight loss. In 2014, Streep earned an honorary doctorate from Indiana University. In her speech, she gave honest, helpful advice to young people wanting to enter the industry.

“For young women, I would say, don’t worry so much about your weight. Girls spend way too much time thinking about that, and there are better things. For young men, and women, too, what makes you different or weird, that’s your strength. Everyone tries to look a cookie-cutter kind of way, and actually, the people who look different are the ones who get picked up. I used to hate my nose. Now, I don’t.”

She enjoys pizza.

Although this isn’t actual advice that Meryl Streep has given, it’s fun to note that she seems to always be down for good, especially if pizza is involved.

During the 2014 Academy Awards, host Ellen Degeneres decided to start handing out pizza about halfway through the program, and Meryl was one of the first to grab a slice. And while Degeneres had let a few celebrities in that she’d be going into the audience, they weren’t sure exactly what would be happening. Regardless, Streep played along and enjoyed some pizza throughout the night.

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