(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Eva Mendes had admitted she rarely cooks because she respects food too much.

The 36-year-old actress is famed for her roles on his movies such as 2 Fast 2 Furious, Hitch and We Own the Night. The gorgeous star boasts a host of interesting pastimes, including playing sports and intellectual pursuits, but one thing she never indulges in is cookery.

No, I don't cook. I respect food too much, she told Interviews David Colman.

Because the star doesnt enjoy spending time in the kitchen, she often prepares herself simple-yet-healthy meals, although in the past her reluctance to cook led her to fast-food establishments. Eva is no longer a fan of the fatty foodstuffs offered in such restaurants, although she admits that before she was famous they provided a staple part of her diet.

I used to love fast food because I had no money, and I was a struggling actor. You know the story, when you're literally hustling. You're going from audition to audition, changing in the backseat, and all that fun stuff that's great to do at one time in your life. That's when the 49-cent taco, as disgusting as it is, really plays into your day. It really helps you out, she explained.

There was a time in my life where it really helped me, and it fed me. It was my diet. But personally, now, I can't do fast food.

Nowadays slender Eva is much more of a fan of wholesome foods which will keep her looking beautiful and provide her with nutrients. Her diet mainly consists of fish, which is known for its healthy fatty acids.

Today, I eat sushi. Recently, in the past six to eight months, I've given up chicken. All I eat is fish and seafood, and I love it, she enthused. (C) Cover Media