Bizarre Health Hacks That Celebs Swear By
By Emily
1 year ago
1. Hailey’s on pointe
Image source / TwitterMs Bieber - a former ballet dancer - still loves to integrate the muscle-strengthening routines into her workouts, sometimes even donning her pointe shoes for an extra challenge. Chatting to Harper’s Bazaar, she explained,'I used to be a dancer, so I love Pilates because it really elongates and strengthens my muscles.’
2. Meghan’s snacks and juices
Image source / PinterestWe’ve all heard the power of ‘eating the rainbow’ (for those who haven’t, it simply means eating a wide variety of food colors to get as many nutrients as possible). If you're Meghan Markle however, there is one color that trumps them all - green! From avo toast to green juices, the Duchess of Sussex claims the green goodness keeps her energy levels consistent throughout the day.3. Kourt’s apple chips
Image source / PeopleLike any busy Mom, Kourtney Kardashian is all about saving time so batch cooking this healthy snack is part of her weekly food prep. After thinly slicing apples, she sprinkles them with cinnamon and bakes. The outcome? A delicious, sweet snack and perfect chip alternative.4. Miranda Kerr’s bedroom antics…
Image source / The MirrorThe Australian stunner surprised GQ readers when asked how she kept in shape. Forget the kitchen, her hack is all about the bedroom and, you guessed it, sex!“The more sex I have, the more defined my arms and stomach get!”I mean they do say a woman burns an average of 69 (yes really) calories each time she has sex so I guess she’s onto something.
5. Heidi Klum’s salt soak
Image source / The SunIf there’s one thing that makes a hack appealing it’s being easy and even enjoyable to do. Well look no further. Victoria’s Secret supermodel Heidi Klum has an amazing sounding tip - before any red carpet she soaks in an Epsom salt bath. Apparently the minerals draw out toxins and reduce bloating. *Note to self, buy Epsom salts!*6. Eva Longoria’s nocturnal diet
Image source / Healthy CelebYou only have to glance at Longoria’s Instagram to see that she is one talented chef. From fresh pasta to aubergine Milanese, the 45 year old is clearly a clever culinary creator. But cooking her own food isn’t her most interesting health hack. She swears by eating late every day:"Usually we've just finished lunch at like six and it’s like 9:30 by the time we eat dinner and we’re going to go to bed soon.”
7. Kendal’s paint hack...
Image source / TAG24.comWhen asked how she keeps so trim, few were expecting this reply from supermodel Kendal Jenner. Healthy snacks? Plenty of exercise? Oh no! She paints her walls pink…! Why?“[It’s] the only color scientifically proven to calm you AND suppress your appetite. I was like, ‘I NEED this color in my house!"Hmm seems a little extreme if you ask me…
8. Skincare diet for Alicia
Image source / mtonews.comWhen chatting to Vogue, the singing sensation explained how she has cut out both dairy and bread to ease her blemished skin. 'I am a bread-aholic,' she said. If that wasn’t enough, she has cut out fried food and even invested in a Peloton bike. Now that’s some health dedication.9. Everything in moderation for Jessica Alba
Image source / msnThe stunning Mum-of-three has shared what we all need to hear - she eats anything she wants. Well… in moderation. Essentially, if she wants something, she’ll have some (albeit a small amount). Explaining her reasoning, she said,“I have [junk] if I want it. When I do feel that I am depriving myself, I find that I binge. That's not a balanced way to go about it.”Makes sense, pass me the cookies!
10. Gwyneth’s beauty sleep regime
Image source / GoopIf anyone is known for their dedication to an unusual health hack it’s Ms Paltrow. Well you may be surprised to hear that her latest trend isn’t all that bizarre. Writing in her book Goop Clean Beauty, she explains,'The lifestyle I lead is based not just on clean eating, but also on clean sleeping: at least seven or eight hours of good, quality sleep - and ideally even 10."TEN hours - I’m lucky if I get 7!
11. Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘Pasta Tina'
Image source / PeopleIf you’ve got kids you’ll know that feeding them healthy meals can be tricky. Well here’s a hack from none other than Jimmy Kimmel that’s well worth a try. Take 1 can of cannellini beans (a great source of protein) and blend them up. Stir the smooth paste through freshly cooked pasta along with a small amount of cheese and bingo - you’ve got a far healthier substitute for mac ‘n cheese. Time to dig out the cannellini beans!
12. Teigen’s genetic struggles
Image source / PopcrushIt’s so comforting to hear a celebrity admit that they weren’t dealt the slim genes card. Chrissy Teigen recently admitted this:"My family is not naturally thin—we put on weight quickly—but I know if I'm active enough and eat enough protein, I can enjoy a glass of champagne when I fancy one."She’s just like the rest of us then and a super role-model too.
13. Taylor’s mighty meatballs
Image source / Celebrity Daily RoutineSinging sensation Taylor Swift has an amazing meatball recipe hack you’re going to want to hear. Pinched from close pal and chef Ina Garten, Taylor makes her meatballs from ground beef, leaving out any pork and veal. The result is a smoother ball with less of the nasties. Nice trick!14. Jada Pinkett Smith is tee total
Image source / MetroDid you know that a glass of wine has over 100 calories? Enjoy a few of those each week and you can soon see how you might pile on the pounds. Or not, if you follow Jada’s simple trick - cut the stuff out completely. Easy! I wonder if Will lives as clean a lifestyle..?
15. Kate Beckinsale goes even further…
Image source / ListalIf cutting out alcohol wasn’t enough of a commitment then spare a thought for Kate Beckinsale who steers clear of alcohol, caffeine and even dark chocolate!"If I eat too much dark chocolate, it would be like someone else taking cocaine," she says.Gees - I’d hate to see her after a bag of Hershey's!
16. Blake Lively’s gym hack
Image source / Just JaredIf you have young children but want to keep fit you’ll understand the dilemma Blake Lively faces. You can hardly take your screaming toddler to the gym with you so, what’s the alternative? Simple - work your kids into your routines!"I would actually wake up and work out with my girls. I would sort of use them as weights. Instead of wearing a weight vest, I got to wear my children!"
17. Yoga for Jen
Image source / MandatoryIt’s little surprise that Jennifer Anniston has a strict fitness routine. I mean, look at her! But what’s her exercise of choice? Yoga. She’s been a long-term advocate of the muscle strengthening, body balancing practice for its benefits to both body and mind.
18. Chelsea Clinton’s secret spinach
Image source / BuzzfeedSneaking good foods into your regular meals is a great way to hack yourself to health. Take this recipe from former first daughter Chelsea Clinton for example. After blending spinach to a pulp, she mixes the superfood with her pancake batter for a meal Hulk would be proud of. It may look a little…interesting…. but we’re assured it tastes just as good.19. Lucy Liu quits veganism
Image source / Fame HungryLucy Liu dabbled with veganism for over a year but it wasn’t for her. She still watches what she eats but is less restrictive, opting for vegetarian options rather than vegan ones. Plus, her acupuncturist recommended she reintroduce eggs into her diet. Speaking about her eating habits, she said,"I make a lot of things for my son that have cheese and eggs in them, so I eat with him because he loves sharing food."
20. No 'diets' for Zoe Saldana
Image source / ImgurNearly a decade ago, in 2015, Zoe Saldana posted to Facebook that she was removing the word diet from her vocabulary. Here’s what she had to say:"I am going to remove the word 'diet' from my life. I am going to remind myself that it is not about losing weight, it is about being healthy, feeling healthy, for the rest of my life,' she wrote. 'I am gonna try to focus on what weekends are really for—resting and making time for your loved ones... And when chow time arrives? I will make amazing and healthy decisions."
21. Kruger's Solo workouts
Image source / YahooDiane Kruger has one heck of a workout routine. From burpees to box jumps, the actress does the lot. So what’s her hack? Exercising alone.
"It’s the moments when I don’t have to talk to anyone that help me the most."
Get your mind in the game and your body will follow, isn’t that right Diane?
22. Cameron Diaz's fried chicken switch
Image source / Healthy CelebIs there anything more delicious than fried chicken? Sadly, like most delicious foods, our fried favorites are seriously unhealthy. Fear not! Cameron Diaz has the answer. She replaces chicken with broiled cauliflower and you’d be amazed how similar the end result tastes. Honestly, try it!23. Selena’s HIIT workouts
Image source / Popsugar UKMs Gomez’s long-term personal trainer has explained how the star keeps herself in such good shape. The secret? Interval training and circuit workouts with a focus on core stability. Apparently they do all sorts of exercise from pilates and hiking, yoga and spinning. Impressive stuff!24. J-Lo keeps the water flowing
Image source / Harper's BazarSometimes the best health hacks are the ones that keep it simple. You can’t argue that Jennifer Lopez’s skin is always flawless and we may have figured out why - in addition to a protein rich diet, the singer is said to drink seven glasses of water each day! After all, we are all recommended to drink 8oz so she may be onto a winner with this one.25. Kate Hudson’s mini meal plan
Image source / PeopleFrom seven glasses of water a day to five meals - these celebrities know the power of numbers for keeping fit. Fabletics founder Kate Hudson eats not 3 or 4 but 5 meals every day. Ok maybe the term ‘meal’ is generous - she eats regular, small, healthy portions of food. Think oats, protein shakes and eggs. Sounds pretty dull to me I’m not gonna lie!
26. Kristen Bell’s broccoli bonanza
Image source / Taste of HomeLove them or hate them, those lil green trees are packed full of iron and other goodness and are a must in any health conscious diet. So how can we get them tasting a little better? Easy - follow Kristen Bell’s hack of adding crushed pretzels and parmesan and hey presto you’ve made a culinary masterpiece!
27. Rebel Wilson’s simple exercise hack
Image source / Daily MailIt’s no secret that Rebel Wilson has been on somewhat of a health transformation over the past few years. Whilst we were all locked up doing really rather little, Wilson used the Covid years to totally revolutionize her health. So what’s her trick? Walking! Simple enough but sometimes the best hacks are. Nice work Reb.28. No sugar for Halle
Image source / Daily MailDid you know that Halle Berry has diabetes? She was diagnosed at 22, before which she said she was 'sugared-up all the time'. With such a serious medical condition, the actress had little choice but to make some drastic changes to her diet. Talking to Women’s Health, she explained:"My health was on the line, so I went cold turkey on my sugar-filled ways. Out the window went the candy, the desserts, and even super-sweet fruit. At first, it was hard. I'd relied so much on sugar my entire life that I had headaches and terrible mood swings when I quit."Now though, she feels great and is healthier than ever - impressive.
29. Bradley Cooper’s elimination diet
Image source / People
I’m always impressed when actor’s prep hard for a role and Bradley Cooper is no exception. When getting ready to play ‘Faceman’ Peck in The A-Team, Cooper nixed this impressive list of foods: all flour (so no bread), all salt (so no flavor!) and all sugar (so no sweets!). We can’t knock him though, the outcome was a severely sculpted torso. Now that’s dedication to a role!
30. Keto chips for Courtney Cox
Image source / Just JaredForget tortilla chips, this A-lister has got an easy and healthy alternative for us. Simply microwave shredded mozzarella, and add blanched almond flour. Roll out and bake your ‘dough’ for 15m until you have a crunchy an utterly delicious chip substitute. Genius!
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