Jon Bon Jovi has been rocking since 1983, but he does so much more than that-he's also a record producer, actor, philanthropist and father of four! Here are some of the foods that keep him going.
13 Foods Jon Bon Jovi Will Always Love
Updated on Apr. 12, 2024
Jon Bon Jovi doesn’t eat like you’d expect a rock star to eat! Here are some foods he loves, from protein bars to eggplant Parmesan.
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Grilled Fish
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Jon is quite health-conscious and one of his go-to meals is grilled fish. We can definitely see him manning a grill, armed with a spatula and a pair of tongs! Check out some more of our best grilled fish recipes.
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet: 306 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 367mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Mexican Food
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A lover of Mexican food, Bon Jovi had a part in opening the Blue Parrot in East Hampton, which serves Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine. We think he’d love any of these Mexican dishes.
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 317 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 573mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Creative Cocktails
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Jon has created his very own cocktail, which he calls the Muff Dive. It’s made with equal parts vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice, and it sounds pretty tasty to us! Not your cup of tea (or spirits, as the case may be)? Here are some of our more classic cocktails.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 226 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Glazed Chicken
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Jon and his wife Dorothea own two restaurants with a unique business model-there are no prices on the menu, and diners can either pay for their meals or earn them by volunteering in the restaurant. The fare is upscale and nutritious, including dishes like orange Thai chicken, similar to this recipe.
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup chicken mixture: 309 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1014mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
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Cucumber Soup
Total Time
15 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As well as a cucumber avocado bisque! Paying customers can also purchase a meal for someone else, effectively paying it forward. This is a great premise and we hope it catches on.
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 40 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat-free milk.
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Rosé
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Jon and his son Jesse have teamed up to create their very own rosé called Diving Into Hampton Water; it’s apparently their favorite type of wine. That said, this cocktail would be a great way to show off that pale pink vino.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 189 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Hot Dogs
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
One of Jon’s restaurant recommendations is Max’s in Long Branch, NJ. If you’re in town, Jon suggests getting one of their famous foot-long hot dogs with a side of onion rings.
Nutrition Facts:
1 chili dog: 371 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 992mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken noodle soup is one of the ultimate comfort foods, and Jon frequently requests a homemade, low-fat version be served before his shows. Here are some more healthy foods that are amazingly comforting.
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 239 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1176mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
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Eggplant Parmesan
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Jon has a number of vegetarians in his entourage, so he always asks that meatless options be available. Eggplant Parmesan is ideally suited for his Italian heritage–his real last name is Bongiovi!
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 305 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 102mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 9g fiber), 18g protein.
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Sushi
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
64 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
Do you consider sushi to be fast food? Jon does, and he lists it on his amenities request to be served after a show. Read this if you’d like to know how to improve upon grocery store (or fast food) sushi.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 35 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
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Chilled Desserts
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
No meal is complete without dessert, not even a pre-show meal. Jon’s amenities list calls for a light, cold dessert, similar to this satisfyingly sweet parfait. Here are more chilled options for a tasty dessert.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without almonds): 560 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein.
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Protein Bars
Total Time
25 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Protein bars are a handy thing to keep stashed in your suitcase (or tour bus, in this case), and they’re one of Jon’s favorite snacks.
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 178 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
