Sometimes celebrities choose to use their massive followings to make a little extra money. It's no secret that stars can get paid some big bucks for promoting products on Instagram and Facebook, but doing so comes with risks. Khloe Kardashian came under fire last month for a post about a weight loss tea, while Kim and Kourtney got slammed for posts about a diet shake. Now, Vanessa Hudgens is getting dragged over a recent #ad post she shared.
It's for a keto diet product, which means it is low in carbs, high in fat. She captioned the shot, "#ad Finally the perfect Keto snack!! 😍 @SlimFast #SlimFastKeto Peanut Butter Cup Fat Bombs are creamy peanut butter and chocolatey goodness... without all the sugar and carbs. And I loooovvvve that I can take it with me on the go 👜!"
Many of her followers expressed their disappointment and concern over Vanessa promoting the keto diet, which some doctors believe to be unhealthy:
For her part, Vanessa has previously said that keto isn't for everyone. She told People magazine, "I feel like it’s a recipe that works for me. Everyone’s different of course, but for me, that’s what’s been the most beneficial so far."
As for why it's been good for her, she stated, "If you have the right ingredients to keep you on track, I think it’s amazing. I'm always making sure I'm getting those healthy fats in, so I eat a LOT of almond butter. You feel really energetic and supported on the keto diet."
Another part of Vanessa's diet is intermittent fasting. She explained to People, "I've been intermittent fasting a lot, because for me, I love pasta, I love pizza, and when I’m not eating carbs I feel like a little piece of me die. Intermittent fasting is great, because when I am fasting—those first two weeks are definitely rough, I'm not going to lie, but after that I feel more grounded and powerful in my workouts. I get the nutrients that I need when I eat, but then I also eat what I want."
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