Rachel Bilson in Bikini Shares “Our Mallorca Minute”

Rachel Bilson is vacationing in Spain in her bikini. In a new social media post, the former The O.C. star shows off her amazing body in a bathing suit in a video compilation from her recent trip. “Our Mallorca Minute,” she captioned the Instagram video. How does the star, 43, approach health and wellness? Here are her top diet and fitness habits.
Dancing
Dancing is Rachel’s favorite workout. She jokes that since becoming a mom, her workout “consists of having dance parties with my daughter. Anyway to get moving I’ll take,” she recently told Health. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.
A “Creative and Healthy” Diet
“We really try to be creative and healthy in my household. We’re big fans of incorporating plant-based things into our life, and Planet Oat Milk has made that so easy. We love doing breakfast experiments with Planet Oat,” Bilson told Parade. She tries to keep dairy to a minimum. “It really helped my daughter’s skin clear up. She was having some eczema, and when we stopped dairy, it went away. So, that was a huge eye-opener for us just seeing how much your diet can basically control things that are happening with your body.” She added to Health that her daughter loves a lot of the same foods as she does. “I’m lucky that my daughter’s palette is pretty advanced. She loves sushi and edamame and everything like that. Avocado. And we share that love together, and it’s great.”
Cheat Foods
Rachel has a go-to cheat food. “My unhealthiest is when I binge on Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, because it happens. I binge. I can admit it. I’ve actually gotten better this year. It got to the point where I was eating them so much that, like, you poop red every day! You’re like, “OK, I don’t know what’s going through my body, but I probably should stop. There are problems,” she told Health.
Self-Care
Rachel is all about self-care. “Personally, it’s being able to take a bath at night after my daughter has gone to sleep and having that moment for myself,” she told Health. How can baths do good for your body and mind? They have been linked to better sleep and have even been found helpful in minimizing anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may boast cardiovascular benefits. According to Loughborough University research published in the journal Temperature, relaxing in a hot bath can burn as many calories as a 30-minute walk, about 140 calories.
Outdoor Activities
Rachel revealed to Forbes that she is a fan of outdoor activities. “For exercise, we walk everywhere and try to ride our bikes. I’m a big fan of doing active things. So, when we’re at the beach, we are swimming and running,” she said.