A while back, we shared something that stopped a lot of people mid-scroll: Halle Berry publicly named TRUBAR as her go-to keto snack — and revealed she'd stayed keto throughout her entire pregnancy.

We told you she did it. We linked you to the story. But we never told you how — the mindset behind it, the nutrition science, or what it actually means to fuel a keto lifestyle the way Halle does.

So let's fix that.

The Original Story, Expanded

If you missed the original post: Halle Berry shared during a #FitnessFridays session with her trainer Peter Lee Thomas that she maintained a ketogenic diet throughout her pregnancy with her son Maceo Robert Martinez — at 47 years old.

She didn't do it to look a certain way. She did it because she's been managing type 1 diabetes through keto for over 15 years. Food, for Halle, has always been medicine first.

And when the conversation turned to snacks — the hardest part of staying keto for most people — she called out TRUBAR (then branded Truwomen) by name.

"It's my favorite new snack. This is a treat in a little pink package," she said, with Daydreaming About Donuts as her flavor of choice. She also described the bars as "super healthy, plant-based and dairy-free" and made clear she only recommends what she genuinely uses.

That's the headline. Here's everything underneath it.

Why Halle Has Been Keto Since She Was 22

Halle Berry was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 22. Her decision to go keto wasn't inspired by a magazine or a celebrity trend — it came from a conversation with her doctor and a personal commitment to get off insulin.

"I wanted to get off of insulin," she told Women's Health. "So I decided to say goodbye to processed carbs and sugar like baked goods and white bread — and it has seriously paid off."

The ketogenic diet works for blood sugar management because dramatically reducing carbohydrate intake lowers the amount of glucose entering the bloodstream. For someone with diabetes, that can mean fewer spikes, more stable energy, and in some cases, reduced dependence on medication — all under proper medical supervision.

More than 15 years in, she's still committed. Keto, for Halle, is a lifestyle — not a phase.

Staying Keto While Pregnant: What She Actually Did

Halle addressed the pregnancy question directly: "I did eat pretty much keto, and mainly because I'm diabetic and that's why I've chosen the keto lifestyle."

Her body, her history, her medical reasons. She also noted that she was fortunate not to experience sugar cravings during pregnancy. Her biggest craving? Collard greens. "I always had a pot of collard greens on the stove. I lucked out," she said.

But snacks were still part of the picture — and that's where TRUBAR came in.

A note: Keto during pregnancy is not universally recommended. Halle's approach was guided by her diabetes management and her medical team. If you're pregnant and considering dietary changes, always work with your doctor first.

Why TRUBAR Made the Cut for a Woman Who Treats Food Like Medicine

Halle Berry isn't reaching for just any bar. She's spent decades paying attention to what she puts in her body, and she's vocal about only recommending what she genuinely believes in. So when she calls TRUBAR her favorite snack, it's worth understanding what makes these bars different.

No sugar alcohols. Most "keto-friendly" bars lean on sugar alcohols to hit their numbers. TRUBAR doesn't. That matters for digestion — and for anyone monitoring blood sugar closely, since some sugar alcohols still trigger a glycemic response.

12g of plant-based protein. Built from organic pea protein and whole grain brown rice protein. Enough to contribute to satiety and muscle support without going overboard on calories.

Up to 13g of fiber per bar. Fiber slows digestion, blunts blood sugar spikes, and keeps hunger at bay longer. Most protein bars have almost none. TRUBAR leads with it.

Clean, readable ingredients. Tapioca fiber, cassava blend, natural flavors, organic cane sugar. Nothing you need to Google.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, non-GMO. Designed for real dietary needs — not as an afterthought.

Under 200 calories. Dessert-level taste without the caloric cost.

This is exactly the profile you want when food is part of your health strategy, not just your snack drawer.

The TRUBAR Lineup: From Halle's Original Pick to Today's Favorites

When Halle made her pick, Daydreaming About Donuts was her flavor. The line has grown a lot since then — and every bar is built on the same clean foundation. Here's where to start:

• Daydreaming About Donuts — The one Halle picked. Sweet, nostalgic, deeply satisfying.
• Oh Oh Cookie Dough — A perennial fan favorite with clean cookie dough flavor.
• Smother Fudger Peanut Butter — Rich chocolate exterior, creamy peanut butter center.
• Get in My Belly PB & Jelly — The bar that makes you feel like a kid again, the right way.
• It's Mint to Be Chip — Cool and chocolatey, dessert-level without the sugar crash.
• Saltylicious Almond Love — Sweet, salty, satisfying.
• Cherry On Top (Walmart Exclusive) — A bold new direction for cherry chocolate lovers.
• I Scream for Orange Cream (Orangetheory Fitness collab) — Bright, creamsicle-inspired, and seriously good.

Three Things Halle's Keto Story Teaches Us About Sustainable Snacking

1. Know your "why" — and let it drive your choices.
Halle's keto commitment is rooted in diabetes management, not aesthetics. When your reason is health, it becomes non-negotiable. You don't break it because it's inconvenient. Find your version of that anchor.

2. Deprivation isn't a strategy. Substitution is.
Halle didn't white-knuckle her way through cravings. She found a bar she genuinely loved — one that tastes like a treat — and made it part of her routine. That's the TRUBAR philosophy: indulgent nutrition. Not "healthy for a health food." Actually good.

3. Diet beats exercise when you have to choose.
When Peter Lee Thomas asked Halle whether diet or exercise mattered more, she was clear: "If I had to choose eat right or exercise, I would always go with eating right. Sometimes I'm not able to exercise because of what's going on in my life — but I can always eat right."

Food is the foundation. Everything else builds on it.

Try the Bar That Started the Story

Start where Halle did — with Daydreaming About Donuts — or explore the full lineup with our Variety Pack. Find TRUBAR at trubar.com and in stores at Costco, Walmart, and Target nationwide.

And if you haven't read the original post that started this conversation, go back and check it out. Then come back here whenever you want the full picture.

Found your TRUBAR favorite? Tag us @trubar.brands on Instagram — we'd love to see it.