Heidi Klum Swears by These 5 Habits to Look Young at 51

Heidi Klum is making the most of her anniversary trip to Italy. On Thursday morning, the 48-year-old supermodel welcomed the new day by showing off her ageless figure in a pink bikini. “Buon giorno,” she captioned a series of images of herself. Earlier, on Saturday, she was among the stars in Capri for the Unicef Summer Gala presented by LuisaViaRoma, with her husband Tom Kaulitz and daughter, Leni Klum, 17. Her silver gown was by Lebanese designer Elie Saab for the event. How does Heidi have the same fantastic figure that she became famous for in her twenties? Read on to see 5 ways Heidi Klum stays in shape and the bikini photo and other photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Doesn’t Starve to Slim Down

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Heidi refuses to starve herself to stay slender. “The myth that models don’t eat is totally not true,” she told Shape. “I just think that because we’re in this business, we have to choose more wisely.” She avoids junk food, opting for fruits, vegetables, and lean protein instead.

2. She Exercises to Stay Healthy

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Heidi works out, but not for the sake of just looking good. “It’s not just about doing the cardio so that you’re nice and fit, and slim and trim, but your heart needs to pump, too,” she told Shape. “Whenever I need motivation, I think of the big picture. I want to be as healthy as possible for myself and my family.” She also avoids overdoing it. “I don't really exercise that much,” she admitted during an interview with Buro27. "I mean, two times a week for sure. I will do the Stairmaster I've got at home or a running machine. I also think it's important not to exercise too much. I don't think you have to do a lot, but if you do a little bit all the time, I think that's important. Sometimes I'll do some little weights while I'm running.”

3. Her Lifestyle Is Very Active

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Heidi is always on the move. “I try to be active as much as possible,” she told Shape but “I don’t have time for workouts every day.” She also tries to mix fitness with family. “Balancing my work and their schedules makes it hard to find time for a traditional exercise routine, so we try to do as many outdoor activities as a family as possible. We love to go on bike rides, take our dogs hiking, or jump on the trampoline. That’s the best way to stay fit and healthy—do things that don’t feel like work.”

4. She Drinks a Daily Smoothie

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Heidi reveals that drinking one smoothie per day ensures she gets all of the fruits and veggies she needs. “In 2013, I made a New Year's resolution to drink a fruit and veggie smoothie every morning. It's one of those that went from a resolution to a life habit. My kids and I do it together, and we love it,” she told Shape.

5. She Is a Fan of Intermittent Fasting

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Klum revealed to ET a few years back that she does intermittent fasting. "My last [meal] is at 6 p.m.," she said. "I eat with my kids, so I think that also helps a little bit. I think that when you eat a little on the earlier side, it has time to digest and I think it is a little bit better for your body."

Heidi Klum is dancing it up in a luxurious swimsuit! On Saturday, the German supermodel got the world’s attention, showing off her moves and her hot body in a bathing suit. Her message? Her new single collaboration for Germany’s Top Model theme song, Chai Tea with Heidi, played in the background. How does she manage to make 48 look like 24? Read on to see 8 ways Heidi Klum promotes longevity and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Beauty Boils Down to the Basics

According to Klum, her forever young beauty boils down to the basics. “A lot of beauty comes down to common sense,” she told Who What Wear. “I get bombarded with products from all over the world, and I love trying all of those different things, but for me, the basics are most important. When I eat well and keep hydrated I can see the difference in my face when I look in the mirror. You’ve got to look in the mirror and see if there is something up. That way, you know if you break out it could be because of the garbage you ate. If you look dry and your skin doesn’t snap back, you’re not hydrated. If you just look at yourself and listen, you know what to do.”

2. Her Diet Is Healthy

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Klum maintains that you are what you eat. “For me, beauty is all about food. There is only so much you can do topically. I learned that a really long time ago. I’ve been in this industry since 1992 and I’ve always believed you are what you eat. Having said that, a lot of work has to go into every meal to make sure you’ve got all of the fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants and hydration you need. We can’t do it all because it’s a lot of work to prepare. Often, I’ll find the time to do the prep (like put chia seeds in to soak overnight), but not everyone has the time and freedom to do things like this, especially as we get older! I find that a supplement is a great add-on to my already pretty healthy diet. A couple of years ago I started taking one Perfectil a day because I was getting older and thought, ‘What do I have to lose?!’ Of course, no pill will solve your beauty problems. Food always comes first, but I do think it’s a good boost,’” she told WWW.

3. She Washes Her Face with Baby Shampoo

Klum uses shampoo as a face wash. “A long time ago, I went to see an eye doctor because I had a sty and they told me to wash my face with Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo. Some days I’ll get home from work and have multiple layers of fake eyelashes on and lots of makeup and they told me that Baby Shampoo will mean I can really get into the eye and clean all of the makeup out. It made sense to me! Now it’s all I use. It’s not super-harsh unlike all of these products at the moment that strip your skin. Personally, they don’t work for me,” she told WWW.

4. Coconut Oil Is Her Favorite Product

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Klum revealed to WWW that one of her favorite skincare products is actually cooking oil. “I love using just plain, old coconut oil that you get in the supermarket. Especially in Los Angeles right now, everything is so dry and I’m outside a lot. I love to lather up some coconut oil in my hair and on my body too. It’s so inexpensive and it just makes everything feel so yummy and nourished. In general, I like going more towards the natural things instead of the sorts of products that are full of perfumes and astringents. I really love trying all of those things but very rarely do I actually stick with it. I’d rather use coconut oil,” she told WWW.

5. She Uses Sunscreen

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Klum revealed to Harper’s Bazaar UK that she hasn’t always slathered on SPF. "I have added sunscreen to my daily routine. I grew up without a lot of awareness of how important it is to keep your skin protected from the sun. I remember tanning with baby oil – can you imagine doing that now? I have always been a sun bum. I’m at my happiest on a beautiful beach in the hot sun but, now, I put on sunscreen first. I like the tinted sunscreen by La Roche Posay,” she said.

6. She Takes Supplements

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"I definitely think that you can buy all the potions and creams but it is essential to nourish your skin from within,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I drink a fresh smoothie every morning that is made from fresh fruit and vegetables, and I take two Perfectil Vitamins which are targeted for my skin, hair and nails."

7. She Exfoliates

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Klum revealed to Elle UK that she is all about exfoliating, getting body scrubs at Beverly Hot Springs. “It's the best one I've ever had. They get off all your dead skin, I love it!” she said.

8. She Loves Drunk Elephant Products

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In one of her Instagram posts, Klum revealed some of her skincare go-tos. They included Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum, Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial™ 25% AHA + 2% BHA Mask, and ​​Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum.

Heidi Klum is one of the most successful models and TV personalities of all time. She is best known for being a Victoria’s Secret Angel and appearing on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Since then, she was the host of Project Runway for its first sixteen seasons. Klum and Tim Gunn were nominated for an Emmy for hosting the show in 2008, and won in 2013. In 2013, she became a judge on America’s Got Talent. Klum has also hosted Germany’s Next Top Model since the beginning. In a recent Instagram post, Klum advertised another TV appearance. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Heidi Klum stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Intermittent Fasts

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Klum is a fan of intermittent fasting. “My last [meal] is at 6 p.m,” she revealed in an interview. “I eat with my kids, so I think that also helps a little bit. I think that when you eat a little on the earlier side, it has time to digest, and I think it is a little bit better for your body.”

2. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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Klum does a variety of things to stay in shape. She shared some of her favorites in an interview with Glamour. “I like to try and incorporate exercise into my daily life whenever I can—which requires some creativity. Sometimes I jump on the trampoline with my kids or take a hike with my dogs in the canyon by my house. Sometimes I run for 30 minutes on my treadmill, but I prefer to be outdoors. When I'm traveling, it could be doing a few sit-ups in my hotel room before I head to work.”

3. She Loves Smoothies

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Klum makes sure to eat healthy. She revealed in her Glamour interview that she loves to drink smoothies each day. “In 2013, I made a New Year's resolution to drink a fruit and veggie smoothie every morning. It's one of those that went from a resolution to a life habit. My kids and I do it together, and we love it.”

4. She Doesn’t Like To Deprive Herself

Klum makes sure to eat healthy, however, she also doesn’t like to deprive herself. “It's important to keep a balanced diet, but I'm not a fan of deprivation,” she said in her Glamour interview. “If I want a cheeseburger, I am not only going to eat that cheeseburger, but I'm going to enjoy that cheeseburger.”

5. She Wears Sunscreen

Klum has amazing skin, and shared her secrets with Harper’s Bazaar. "I have added sunscreen to my daily routine. I grew up without a lot of awareness of how important it is to keep your skin protected from the sun. I remember tanning with baby oil – can you imagine doing that now? I have always been a sun bum. I’m at my happiest on a beautiful beach in the hot sun but, now, I put on sunscreen first. I like the tinted sunscreen by La Roche Posay."

Heidi Klum is one of the most successful models of all time. She’s best known for her time as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Klum is also a TV personality. She was the original host of Project Runway and is a judge on America’s Got Talent. Klum shared a photo on her Instagram story of herself lifting weights. In it, she wore a black workout top and pants. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Heidi Klum stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Doesn’t Eat Late

Klum shared her diet secrets in an interview. She says that she doesn’t like to eat super late at night. "My last [meal] is at 6 p.m,” she revealed. “I eat with my kids, so I think that also helps a little bit. I think that when you eat a little on the earlier side, it has time to digest, and I think it is a little bit better for your body. I don't really have a specific diet, I just eat very healthfully."

2. She Doesn’t Over Treat Her Hair

Klum shared her hair care secrets with Harper’s Bazaar. She says that she doesn't want to do too much to it. “If I'm not on set, I do very little to my hair. I wash it and let it air dry. I like to give it a break when I am off-camera from the hairdryers and straighteners and curling irons. Sometimes, I will put it in a messy bun if I am going out to dinner but, overall, I like it when it has a bit of natural texture and wave to it without being overdone or full of products."

3. She Wears Sunscreen

Klum revealed to Harper’s Bazaar that sunscreen is a big part of her skincare routine. "I have added sunscreen to my daily routine. I grew up without a lot of awareness of how important it is to keep your skin protected from the sun. I remember tanning with baby oil – can you imagine doing that now? I have always been a sun bum. I’m at my happiest on a beautiful beach in the hot sun but, now, I put on sunscreen first. I like the tinted sunscreen by La Roche Posay."

4. She Takes Supplements

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Klum revealed that she takes supplements to Harper’s Bazaar. “I take supplements because I definitely think that you can buy all the potions and creams but it is essential to nourish your skin from within. I drink a fresh smoothie every morning that is made from fresh fruit and vegetables, and I take two Perfectil Vitamins which are targeted for my skin, hair and nails."

5. She’s Creative With Exercise

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Klum has a busy schedule. For this reason, she has to be creative with coming up with workouts. "I like running on the treadmill but my schedule fluctuates a lot, so I don’t always work it into my day,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I have to be creative of where I get my exercise in. I jump on the trampoline with my kids or have a nightly after-dinner dance party or we take our dogs for a hike."