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Krystle D’Souza in Ski Gear Says “Get Ready With Me”

Here’s how the star stays fit and healthy, and what she considers the best part of her physique.

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Bollywood actress Krystle D’Souza is letting her 7.6 million Instagram fans and followers see exactly how she dresses for a day of adventurous exercise on the ski slopes. D’Souza, 33, shared a video of herself putting on her ski outfit, explaining why she chose each piece to hit the slopes. “#GRWM for my day1 at skiing 🎿,” she captioned the post. Here’s how the star stays fit and healthy, and what she considers the best part of her physique.


1. Yoga Sessions

D’Souza saves the intense gym sessions for when she’s not on set. “With hectic shoot schedules, I don’t really get time to go to the gym,” she told Times of India. “But working for so many hours helps in the workout. Maintaining your body is a lot of hard work. I believe in doing yoga and do Vajrasana for 20 minutes after every meal. I also do cardio exercise to lose fat.

2. Confident In Her Looks

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D’Souza overhauled her health and fitness regimen after being unhappy with appearance on screen. “I make an extra effort to look good,” she told Hindustan Times. “If you have noticed, I have transformed in the past nine years. I have changed my diet, started wearing better clothes, and have been experimenting with the latest trends. I love style, clothes and makeup. That seems to have paid off. I also feel more confident when I look good.”

3. Fueling Her Workouts

D’Souza doesn’t believe in unhealthy fad diets, instead making sure to fuel her workouts with nutritious food. “I have a glass of hot water with honey and lime in it right after I wake up,” she told Times of India. “I eat in small quantities every two hours and make it a point not to eat anything after 8 pm in the evening. Eating at regular intervals in small amounts and not starving yourself is the key to maintaining your figure.”

4. Perfect Legs

D’Souza is proud of how strong and toned her legs are, humorously talking about how they are practically perfect. “I would say my legs would be my strength,” she told Times of India. “I think I have the perfect legs. But seriously, my legs are long and athletic, so yes they would be my strong part.”

5. Learning Hindi

D’Souza worked hard to learn Hindi for her movie career. “I made grammatical errors and would mug up the lines like a parrot. But now, I understand the dialogue,” she told Hindustan Times. “I am fluent in Hindi. I understand emotions and have worked on my acting. Working non-stop also helped. When you are constantly around other professionals, you end up learning and growing. I have matured as a person too. Because of that, I can emote better.”

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Krystle D’Souza in Ski Gear Says “Get Ready With Me”

Here’s how the star stays fit and healthy, and what she considers the best part of her physique.

Entertainment India - October 2022
Prodip Guha/Getty Images
FACT CHECKED BY Alberto Plaza
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Bollywood actress Krystle D’Souza is letting her 7.6 million Instagram fans and followers see exactly how she dresses for a day of adventurous exercise on the ski slopes. D’Souza, 33, shared a video of herself putting on her ski outfit, explaining why she chose each piece to hit the slopes. “#GRWM for my day1 at skiing 🎿,” she captioned the post. Here’s how the star stays fit and healthy, and what she considers the best part of her physique.


1. Yoga Sessions

D’Souza saves the intense gym sessions for when she’s not on set. “With hectic shoot schedules, I don’t really get time to go to the gym,” she told Times of India. “But working for so many hours helps in the workout. Maintaining your body is a lot of hard work. I believe in doing yoga and do Vajrasana for 20 minutes after every meal. I also do cardio exercise to lose fat.

2. Confident In Her Looks

Entertainment India - October 2022Prodip Guha/Getty Images

D’Souza overhauled her health and fitness regimen after being unhappy with appearance on screen. “I make an extra effort to look good,” she told Hindustan Times. “If you have noticed, I have transformed in the past nine years. I have changed my diet, started wearing better clothes, and have been experimenting with the latest trends. I love style, clothes and makeup. That seems to have paid off. I also feel more confident when I look good.”

3. Fueling Her Workouts

D’Souza doesn’t believe in unhealthy fad diets, instead making sure to fuel her workouts with nutritious food. “I have a glass of hot water with honey and lime in it right after I wake up,” she told Times of India. “I eat in small quantities every two hours and make it a point not to eat anything after 8 pm in the evening. Eating at regular intervals in small amounts and not starving yourself is the key to maintaining your figure.”

4. Perfect Legs

D’Souza is proud of how strong and toned her legs are, humorously talking about how they are practically perfect. “I would say my legs would be my strength,” she told Times of India. “I think I have the perfect legs. But seriously, my legs are long and athletic, so yes they would be my strong part.”

5. Learning Hindi

D’Souza worked hard to learn Hindi for her movie career. “I made grammatical errors and would mug up the lines like a parrot. But now, I understand the dialogue,” she told Hindustan Times. “I am fluent in Hindi. I understand emotions and have worked on my acting. Working non-stop also helped. When you are constantly around other professionals, you end up learning and growing. I have matured as a person too. Because of that, I can emote better.”

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Hawaiian surfing champion Anastasia Ashley previously said she is not into the cold—but this time she’s making an exception to go snowboarding in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Ashley, 37, shared a video of herself wearing purple leggings and a matching cropped tank top, layering more and more clothes on top of her outfit. “Getting ready for snowboarding means a ton of gear 😝,” she captioned the post. Here’s what Ashley’s many favorite workouts look like.


1. Her Favorite Workouts

Ashley’s favorite workouts aside from surfing are racing and spinning. “I love spinning—I think it is one of the best workouts besides surfing,” she told Surfer.com. “I try and go to the gym Equinox, they have the best classes. I love driving, even though I'm not the best car driver (haha). I like to go out to the desert and drive dune buggies in the sand dunes. I also like to get my race on at K-1 Racing. It's an indoor kart racing course with gas powered cars.”

2. Healthy Hawaiian/Asian Food

Ashley genuinely enjoys healthy foods, especially fresh produce and Hawaiian/Asian cuisine. “I try to eat really healthy,” she told Surfer.com. “I'm not really a fan of junk food or anything super processed. I eat Sambazon Acai all the time. It's a great pre-surf meal. One of my favorite places to eat is Captain Mauris in San Clemente. They have really great fresh squeezed juices and salads. I also love Hapa J's as well. They have great Hawaiian/Asian inspired food and a fun atmosphere.”

3. Bikinis, Not Wetsuits

Ashley will always choose a bikini over a wetsuit. “The more fitness I do, the more energy I feel. I love going to group workouts with friends,” she told The Purist Online. “I’ve done my share of Barry’s Bootcamp and kickboxing. I also love hiking or biking. The more fitness I do, the more energy I feel. I like to surf in warmer water. When I’m in a wetsuit, I know I’m on the wrong beach.

4. Twerking Warm Ups

Ashley is infamous for her cheeky twerking warm ups before hitting the surf. “I definitely like to zone out and get excited by making a great playlist and blasting my headphones,” she told Guest of a Guest. “I try not to talk to anyone and focus. I like to do jumping jacks, stretches, and get loosened up for the events, and I'm known to get lost and dance a little!”

5. Role Model For Next Generation

Ashley didn’t have many role models growing up—but she wants that to change. "I want to be out there and show you can be a strong, fearless, independent athlete and be a woman," she told Refinery29. "Growing up, it wasn’t a cool thing to be a female athlete or a female surfer. It taught me to be strong and do what I love.”

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Snowboarding champion Chloe Kim is a huge advocate of strength training, once crediting single-leg squats and weights with helping her win gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Kim recently shared a series of pictures updating fans and followers on her day-to-day hijinks, including a snap of herself sitting in a weight room wearing Nike shorts and a cropped sweatshirt. “Been a lil whileeeeee!! I need to get better at posting but thinking of going somewhere snowy soon 🥹🤍,” she captioned the post. Kim is just 23 and killing it on the slopes—here’s what her diet and fitness routine looks like.


1. Strength Training and Running

Kim’s workouts are a combination of weights and high-intensity cardio. “My trainer, Roy, is incredible, and I feel much stronger than I ever have,” she told Bustle. “I’ve also been working on my cardio a bit because I’m sick of being out of breath after a run. To recover, I get physical therapy. When I’m in Los Angeles, my physical therapist, Vinh, takes care of me. When I’m in the snow, my physical therapist is Emilie. I always need someone with me on the road to ensure I’m goes od and ready to go.”

2. She’s a Foodie

Kim’s genuine love for food has become the stuff of legend. "I'm Korean, so I love me some Korean barbecue,” she told Shape. “I have this crazy workout, so I'm like, I deserve to eat. I love eating out, but I also love cooking. My boyfriend has celiac disease, so I'm into looking at recipes and then making them gluten-free. It's a challenge, but I can make anything. Really. If I have the recipe and a vision of what I think will taste better, I'll do it. The other day I made this orzo dish, and it was super good. It's like I have a superpower. I just know what to put in it."

3. Mental Health Care

Kim takes care of her mental health through movement and fresh air. “I wholeheartedly believe that in order to be a great athlete, you have to take care of your mental health,” she told Bustle. “Sport is of course physical, but it’s taxing on the mind as well. Personally, I’ve been spending a lot of time with my family and my ‘kids’ — my dog, Reese, and my horse, Mochi. They help me feel grounded and level-headed. Just getting outside — it could be skateboarding, walking, outdoor runs, a workout... anything to keep me busy. I also like to practice gratitude and remind myself of how blessed I am.”

4. Green Fingers

Kim has developed an appreciation for plants and growing her own vegetables. "I just moved into a new house, and I have a newfound love for plants,” she told Shape. “It's actually bad. I'll go to Lowe's to get something I need, like a hose, and I'll be stuck in the plant section for two hours. My boyfriend built me a planter box, so that's been fun. I have some bell peppers growing, some jalapeños, some tomatoes. I planted a watermelon. I'm really going at it. I planted asparagus. For that one, I have to wait five years to reap the benefits, but that's okay. They're like my children now, so I'll wait."

5. The Future of Snowboarding

Kim isn’t sure what, if anything, she would change about snowboarding as a sport. “I love what I do and I think there's a lot of room for progression for sure,” she told NBC Olympics. “We do have these new contests, though, called modified halfpipes, where they bring different features into the course in addition to the halfpipe. I had a lot of fun at those because I loved slopestyle when I was younger, before I decided to stick to halfpipe. But with those modified halfpipes, it really challenges you to be a good, all-around snowboarder.”

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Maguire Grace Amundsen, the CEO of the gracefull project and former executive assistant of Kylie Jenner Communications, emulates her former boss in one way: she’s healthy as can be. She demonstrates just that in a new swimsuit photo. “You can call me sandy,” she captioned it. How does she stay fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maguire Grace Amundsen in Bathing Suit Says "Call Me Sandy" stays in shape 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. She Drinks Matcha

The more we grow concerned about toxins in our environment, the more it makes sense to think seriously about making green tea part of our daily lives. In one study, researchers found that matcha--a powdered form of green tea--protects the body against liver and kidney damage. Another study published in the journal Biological Chemistry showed that green tea protected the liver from some of the oxidative stress brought on by alcohol.

2. She Paddleboards

“Board meeting,” Maguire captioned a paddleboard photo. Stand up paddleboarding has great benefits. “Participating in SUP can be a fun and unique alternative to traditional cardiovascular endurance sports such as jogging, biking and swimming. It also provides adequate muscle stimulation to provide a core-training workout and a substantial balance challenge,” says ACE Fitness.

3. She Skis

“See you in Beijing 🇺🇸,” she captioned a skiing photo. “The physical aspect is obvious, however many individuals, especially those that have never skied before, may not realize how much brain power goes into the sport. Skiing is a proprioceptive activity. Proprioception is an aspect of fitness that is defined as one’s ability to feel the position of different body parts and the effort that goes into moving them,” says the University of New Hampshire.

4. She Works Out Her Core

Maguire shared a video of a “Tuesday” where she’s doing tricep curls, her core super tight. Here’s a core exercise you can try, from the Mayo Clinic: The Quadruped. “This core-strength exercise is called the quadruped:

  • Start on your hands and knees. Place your hands directly below your shoulders, and align your head and neck with your back.. Tighten your abdominal muscles.
  • Raise your right arm off the floor and reach ahead. Hold for three deep breaths. Lower your right arm and repeat with your left arm.
  • Raise your right leg off the floor. Tighten your trunk muscles for balance. Hold for three deep breaths. Lower your right leg and repeat with your left leg.
  • For added challenge, raise your left arm and your right leg at the same time. Repeat with your right arm and left leg.”

5. She Hits the Sauna

“Sauna of my dreams,” Maguire captioned a photo of just that. “Sauna bathing, an activity that has been a tradition in Finland for thousands of years and mainly used for the purposes of pleasure and relaxation, is becoming increasingly popular in many other populations. Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for pleasure, sauna bathing may be linked to several health benefits, which include reduction in the risk of vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive diseases; nonvascular conditions such as pulmonary diseases; mortality; as well as amelioration of conditions such as arthritis, headache, and flu,” says the Mayo Clinic.

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Sarah Kohan has become one of the most well-known influencers right now. She is best known for posting traveling photos. Recently, Kohan shared a bunch of photos on her Instagram. In them, she is seen enjoying time by the beach, and posing in a swimsuit. Kohan captioned the post, “Mamas summer ready.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sarah Kohan stays in shape 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. She Swims

As you can see from her recent post, Kohan loves to go to the beach. One thing she enjoys doing is going swimming. Kohan shared this video of herself snorkeling with whales on Instagram. She captioned the post, “My forever happy place… Noah told me today he would like to swim with the whales with me 🥹 can’t wait for that day.”

2. She Surfs

Swimming isn’t the only thing Kohan likes to do when she’s at the beach. She also enjoys surfing. Kohan shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself surfing. She shared this set of photos of herself and a friend surfing, captioning it, “The glory days.” Kohan also posted this photo of herself sitting on her board, captioning it, “Summer plans.”

3. She Skis

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Kohan doesn’t just go outside when it’s sunny and warm. She also enjoys the snow. One thing Kohan enjoys doing is skiing. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself skiing in Salzburg. Kohan captioned the post, “That ‘I didn’t break any bones while attempting to ski’ smile. At this current stage Noah is far better than me.”

4. She Hikes

Kohan enjoys hiking as a way of staying in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself hiking. Kohan also talked about this in an interview with Women’s Health. “I went trekking in Patagonia with my dad,” she reveals. “I’m all about the adventure. I’ll hike a mountain in flip-flops.”

5. She Spreads Awareness

In addition to being an influencer, Kohan wants to use her platform for good. She is particularly passionate about helping the environment. Kohan tells The Sunday Telegraph that she wants to change the perception of how certain animals are viewed. “My favourite destinations have always consisted of places that I have been fortunate enough to ­encounter a variety of wildlife. Through my experiences I hope to bring awareness to local wildlife, especially by trying to break the stigma surrounding sharks.”

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Alice De Bortoli Swears By These 5 Habits

From skincare routines to cooking with her grandmother, learn how this Instagram influencer stays healthy and fit.

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Alice De Bortoli doesn’t just light up Instagram with her stunning fashion and effortless style—she also shares the secrets behind her enviable beach-ready physique. The Italian influencer keeps her followers in the loop when it comes to fitness, beauty, and wellness, proving that looking and feeling great is all about consistency. From skincare rituals to core-sculpting workouts, De Bortoli’s daily habits make it clear that staying in shape is about more than just hitting the gym. Whether she’s cooking up homemade meals, breaking a sweat, or showing off a fresh new look, she’s all about feeling her best from the inside out. Here are five of her go-to habits for maintaining a strong, confident, and glowing presence all year long.

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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De Bortoli has impressive skin. Naturally, she takes care of it on a regular basis. De Bortoli shared this video on Instagram sharing her skincare routine. She captioned it, “The secret to perfect skin? Here is my step by step routine! ✨💦🎀 What product can you absolutely not live without?”

She Changed Her Hair Color

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De Bortoli recently changed her hair color. She explained why in the caption of this Instagram post. “The good thing about this color is that it does not require frequent touch-ups and it easily adapts to natural hair growth, it is versatile and can enhance any body and face shape 🧡for those who are tired of blonde or brown, bronde is the solution to change harmony without distortion 🤍for those who have a fair complexion, the most golden tone is recommended 🤎 for the dark complexion, on the other hand, more ash brown ❤️ 🔥what can I say... For me the bronde conquered, and what do you think?”

She Cooks

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De Bortoli likes to cook, and she was taught to do so by her grandmother. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her grandmother cooking together. De Bortoli captioned it, “Grandparents are wealth in society, my grandmother loves to cook and do it with her since I was a child. She has always inspired my creativity, patience, discipline and order but above all traditions, history, and the concreteness of nature's gifts. The greatest teaching my grandparents passed on to me is respect for people, the environment, animals and the kitchen... Today together we made Carnival Frittelle, an easy, quick dessert that adults and kids love. The ingredients are few and simple (but of high quality) and, trust me, the result is guaranteed: nice round but above all soft and tasty.”

She Works Her Abs

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De Bortoli shared this video of herself working out on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing core exercises like sit-ups. Core exercises are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries.”

She Works Out With Others

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In the previous Instagram video, De Bortoli is seen working out with a friend. Better Health says that this has a lot of benefits. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

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Kristin Cavallari is a reality TV and fashion icon. Since she debuted on Laguna Beach, people have clamoured for her fashion and beauty secrets. Cavallari recently shared her eye makeup secrets on Instagram, after several people asked for them. She captioned the post, “This is for the girlies in my DMs asking about this eye every time I do it. Sorry the lighting is awful. I also don’t know why the audio isn’t in sync for half of it 🫣 but here ya go 💗”

She's Less Strict With Her Diet

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Cavallari has written several cookbooks, and they have changed as her diet has changed. While promoting her book, Truly Simple with EatingWell, she revealed that her diet is less strict. “I've gotten to a point in my life where not everything has to be so perfect anymore,” Cavallari said. “I used to be so strict about what I was putting in my body. I'm still very healthy and very conscious of it, but I've gotten a little bit more lax. True Roots and True Comfort had nothing ‘white’ in them: no white flour, no white sugar, no white salt. But in Truly Simple, I bend a little bit in a few of the recipes, which really reflects where I am in my life and my new way of eating. Everything is a little bit more relaxed around here now.’

She Loves Cauliflower

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Cavallari tells EatingWell that she loves making foods with cauliflower. “I love cauliflower because I think it's very versatile, and there's actually a Sweet Harissa Cauliflower recipe in Truly Simple that's my absolute favorite cauliflower recipe on the planet. If you've ever been to True Food Kitchen, their cauliflower was the inspiration behind it. There's this sweet harissa dressing that's on it, and there's little chopped-up dates in it, so it has that nice balance between sweet and savory. It's the absolute best.”

She Loves Salad

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Cavallari likes to make salads. She shared one of her favorite recipes with EatingWell. “This salad has a few of my favorite things: salmon (which has omega-3s and is so, so good for you), bacon (no explanation needed), avocado (healthy fats), and spicy tomatillo ranch dressing (just yum). Together, they create culinary heaven. If you aren't familiar with tomatillos, they're similar to tomatoes but are slightly less sweet and are perfect when drenched in ranch.”

She Works With A Trainer

Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a lot of her gym sessions are with her personal trainer. “He kicks my ass,” she says. “He pushes me really hard. He has me actually lifting really heavy weight, the heaviest weight I’ve ever lifted in my entire life. I feel the best I ever have. I feel like I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.”

She Shared Her Eye Makeup Trick

Cavallari shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that consistency is one of her biggest priorities. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m really petite. I have no hips. I’m just small. And so if I don’t work out for like a week or two, I feel like all my muscle goes away. So it is about consistency for me.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”