Kate Hudson says her morning routine involves lemon water, meditation, and a 'great new thing'

• Kate Hudson, 46, says her morning routine involves meditating and spending time in the sun.
• "I also try not to look at my phone during this time," the actor said.
• At night, she likes to unwind with a book — but sometimes gets sidetracked browsing auction sites.

Kate Hudson, 46, says she spends her mornings outdoors and phone-free.

In an interview with EatingWell published on Saturday, the actor spoke about the habits that shape her mornings and nights.

"I wake around 6 a.m. and do some sort of meditation practice while I drink warm water with lemon. I also try not to look at my phone during this time," Hudson told EatingWell.

"Then about an hour after I wake up, I'll have coffee or tea and walk outside barefoot and do sun gazing, which is one of my new favorite things to do before my kids wake up," she said. "Sun gazing is a great new thing I do in the morning: It's beneficial for your circadian rhythm and sets your body up for the day."

While staring directly at the sun is dangerous and can cause lasting eye damage, getting sunlight safely has proven health benefits.

Being out in the sun can boost serotonin, the hormone that helps regulate mood and promote feelings of calm and happiness. Sunlight can also aid in the body's production of vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium.

Studies have found that spending time outdoors can also have a de-stressing effect and help reduce inflammation.

Hudson added that her go-to breakfast is a protein shake, and she keeps fresh fruits and vegetables on hand whenever she or her kids need a snack.

"In my refrigerator, I cut carrots, cucumber, jícama, and peppers in Mason jars with a little water at the bottom, and cut fruit such as mango, pineapple and berries, and when the kids want a snack, I tell them to open up the fridge," she said.

At night, Hudson keeps things simple, although she says she has one guilty pleasure before bed.

"It varies, but I like to get into bed really early and try to read before I go to sleep. It's hard sometimes because I'm obsessed with home furniture and looking at live auction sites — not to buy anything, but to browse and see what's out there," she said.

A representative for Hudson did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular hours.

Other Hollywood celebrities and business leaders have also shared their own morning rituals.

Disney's CEO, Bob Iger, said he gets up at 4:15 a.m. and avoids looking at his phone until after his morning workout because it helps him clear his head.

"I think it's vital, in terms of the ability to run a pretty complicated company in a very, very fast-paced world, to have the energy but also to have spent the time to organize one's thoughts," he said.

Cindy Crawford said she's made it a habit to avoid checking emails or messages first thing in the morning.

"I listen to a Bible podcast or whatever. Every morning, they read a Bible verse, and then someone does a summary of it. That's my first input while I'm doing my dry brushing and I'm putting body oil on. I don't look at my messages or emails until I've taken that time for myself," she said.