Two and a Half Men Star April Bowlby in Two-Piece Workout Gear Wears "Parisian Socks Circa 1999"

Actress April Bowlby has made a name for herself with memorable roles in Two & A Half Men, Drop Dead Diva, and Doom Patrol. In July, she delighted her fans with a playful Instagram post featuring a chic pink top and bottoms, Mary Jane shoes, white socks, and a ball balanced on her face. “Parisian socks circa 1999,” she captioned the photo, highlighting her fun-loving personality. Off-screen, Bowlby is equally inspiring, embracing a healthy lifestyle filled with nutritious meals and mindful habits. Here’s a closer look at how she stays fit and fabulous.

1. She Loves Eggs

Bowlby shared one of her favorite healthy meals in an interview with SELF. She says that she loves making eggs for breakfast. "This is my breakfast: Two poached eggs, turkey bacon, and a half avocado. The yolks in a poached egg are alkalizing.” The American Heart Association states that eggs have a lot of benefits. “At just 78 calories each, eggs are an efficient, rich source of protein and vitamins. A large egg contains about 6 grams of protein. Eggs also are a good source of other nutrients, including vitamin D (which aids bone health and the immune system) and choline (which helps metabolism and liver function, as well as fetal brain development).”

2. She Loves Avocado

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Bowlby tells SELF that she loves avocado. “Avocados are a great source of fat and vitamin E; great for your skin. It's super light and not too heavy.” The Cleveland Clinic states that avocados have a lot more benefits. “Avocados are a good source of fiber, which is a type of carbohydrate that your body can’t break down. You need both soluble and insoluble fiber — and lucky for you, avocados have both.”

3. She Loves Yogurt

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Bowlby tells SELF that she also loves eating yogurt. “Sometimes I like a little sweet as well, so I have a cup of plain yogurt with blueberries. Aaaand the best part is you can make it into a clever little face to represent your morning mood." Yogurt has a lot of benefits. The Mayo Clinic states, “Yogurt is high in calcium, protein, selenium, B-12 and other nutrients. Many yogurts also contain probiotics — the beneficial bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Healthy bacteria in the gut are critical to digestion. Research also shows that these tiny microbes play an important role in regulating the immune system, the inflammatory response and many other bodily functions.”

4. She Loves Blueberries

As she mentioned in the previous blurb, Bowlby loves blueberries. The Cleveland Clinic states that this fruit has a lot of benefits. “A cup of blueberries provides the following recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals: Vitamin C: 24%. Vitamin K: 36%. Manganese: 25%. Dietary fiber: 14%. Vitamin C is known for boosting your immune system and fortifying other body functions, while vitamin K helps your blood clot properly. Manganese, meanwhile, can also help with blood clotting, while promoting bone and muscle strength.”

5. She Cooks

Bowlby likes to cook a lot of her meals, as you can see from her SELF interview. Harvard Health states that cooking has a lot of benefits. “We already know that the more people cook at home, the healthier their diet, the fewer calories they consume, and the less likely they are to be obese or develop type 2 diabetes. A growing body of scientific evidence supports teaching patients how to cook meals at home as an effective medical intervention for improving diet quality, weight loss, and diabetes prevention.”