Gwyneth Paltrow surprised viewers and "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie after sharing an unusual cooking trick that replaces milk with chopped arugula. The moment, shown during a live cooking segment, quickly went viral and sparked strong reactions online.

The Oscar-winning actress, 53, was preparing turkey meatballs when she explained her dairy-free swap.

"If you want to avoid dairy, one trick that I do is I dice up arugula and I put it in," Paltrow said while mixing ingredients on air. Her comment immediately caught Guthrie off guard. The co-host paused before responding, "Really? That's weird."

Paltrow admitted the idea "sound weird," but defended it as part of her cooking style, PageSix reported.

"It kind of adds a nice texture to it, and it's delicious," she said, continuing to mix the dish as the studio crew looked on.

The exchange quickly spread across social media, where many viewers said they were confused or even disgusted by the idea of using leafy greens as a milk replacement. Some joked about "lawn clippings" in food, while others said they would avoid the recipe altogether.

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A few viewers, however, suggested the idea might work in a different context, such as replacing cheese or adding moisture to a dish.

The viral moment added another chapter to Paltrow's long history of unusual food opinions through her lifestyle brand Goop. Over the years, she has promoted strict eating habits, including periods of Paleo dieting, intermittent fasting, and bone broth lunches, which have often drawn public debate.

Despite criticism, Paltrow has defended her approach to food, saying she focuses on eating whole and simple ingredients while still allowing flexibility in her diet. In recent months, she also said she has reintroduced foods like sourdough bread, cheese, and pasta after previously avoiding them.

According to Daily Mail, on the "Today" show, she also promoted her Goop Kitchen business, describing it as a delivery-focused food service that aims to make meals "very healthy" and "allergen-free."

She added that the company tests food carefully to ensure it stays fresh during transport.

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