AceShowbiz - Gwyneth Paltrow, often critiqued for her stringent diet, was recently spotted indulging in a grand meal at a popular NYC eatery, proving she's not all bone broth and paleo dinners. After facing backlash for her wellness regimen that was labeled a "starvation diet," the actress seems to be enjoying a more balanced approach to her food choices.

The "Shakespeare In Love" star was recently seen relishing a steak sandwich, fries, and a massive ice cream sundae at The Corner Store in New York City. A Page Six spy revealed that the 52-year-old actress ordered the Wagyu French Dip sandwich ($35), Classic Sea Salt fries ($12), and the Samoa Sundae ($18) while dining with her longtime friend Amy Griffin and another unidentified friend.

The incident occurred almost two years after Paltrow shared on the "Art of Being Well" podcast that she practices intermittent fasting and typically consumes bone broth for lunch and paleo food for dinner. Her wellness tips had come under fire, with former "The View" co-host Meghan McCain slamming her for a "washed-out" appearance and criticizing her for promoting such a restrictive lifestyle.

Paltrow defended her dietary choices by stating that her regimen helped her tackle "very high levels of inflammation" and long COVID. "I have been working to really focus on foods that aren't inflammatory, [and] it's been working really well," she shared on her Instagram Story in March 2023. Paltrow clarified that her diet wasn't intended to be advice for others, but rather tailored to her specific medical needs.

Despite her strict eating habits, Paltrow emphasized that she doesn't adhere to this routine "all day every day" and enjoys "full meals" as well. She candidly stated, "I eat far more than bone broth and vegetables.... I also have days where I eat whatever I want, French fries or whatever."