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A Place in the Sun's Jasmine Harman Shares Swimsuit Photo to "Relax"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Jasmine Harman recently enjoyed a vacation with her family. She shared a photo and talked about the experience in a recent post on Instagram. “I’ve been so incredibly busy and stressed over the last few weeks, almost to the point where I was thinking we’d have to cancel our family holiday, but we didn’t, we’re here and I’m going to try my best to switch off and relax; 😎 something I find hard to do at times! I realised that even though I didn’t have time for it, and going on holiday was almost feeling like an additional stress, that’s when you need it the most. Nothing is more precious than spending time with family. Now we’re off for a siesta!!!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jasmine Harman stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She’s Vegan

Harman shared some of her diet and exercise secrets with Your Healthy Living. She says that she is a vegan. “I first thought about going vegan when I became a mum. I was vegetarian anyway and I had toyed with the idea of going vegan, but I didn’t ever think that I could live without cheese. Then, when I began to do some research into the dairy industry, what I found out was horrific.”

2. She Takes Fitness Classes

Harman tells Your Healthy Living that she loves to take exercise classes. “I used to be a fitness instructor, and so I’ve always loved exercise classes. I really enjoy things like dance, step, boxercise and body combat. But since lockdown happened, I’ve struggled to get motivated. I really like the social aspect of doing group exercise classes, and I love having a routine to learn as that gives your brain a workout too. I can’t wait till I can get back and do my classes again.”

3. She Meditates

Harman is a big fan of practicing meditation. “I have a couple of meditation apps on my phone that I’ve found to be so beneficial,” she told Your Healthy Living. “When we went into the first lockdown and the kids were home all the time I felt like I was busier than ever and it was quite stressful. It was a bit overwhelming just not being able to do simple things like take the kids to the park. So, listening to meditation really helped me to switch my brain off and just stop for a minute. It also really helped with my sleep.”

4. She Loves Herself

Harman tells Your Healthy Living that she’s all about self-love, and that she thinks it helps her stay healthy. “My top tip for healthy living would be to love yourself. We all go through times when we are motivated to eat healthily and exercise, then go through other times when we have different priorities in life. Stressing over being healthy will not make you healthy. I would also recommend mindful eating. Ask yourself whether you are really hungry or maybe just thirsty? Savour each bite and eat food that will satisfy your cravings, not just momentarily.”

5. She Cooks

One thing Harman does to eat healthy? Cooks her own meals. She tells Your Healthy Living, “I love cooking when I’m at home. I really enjoy veganising classic dishes like some of those mentioned above. We enjoy our food at home and like hearty meals that leave you feeling satisfied but not stuffed. We eat lots and lots of vegetables, so vegan fajitas with homemade salsa, guacamole and vegan soured cream always goes down well, or for real comfort food, my vegan shepherd’s pie is a hit every time.”

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Jasmine Harman recently enjoyed a vacation with her family. She shared a photo and talked about the experience in a recent post on Instagram. “I’ve been so incredibly busy and stressed over the last few weeks, almost to the point where I was thinking we’d have to cancel our family holiday, but we didn’t, we’re here and I’m going to try my best to switch off and relax; 😎 something I find hard to do at times! I realised that even though I didn’t have time for it, and going on holiday was almost feeling like an additional stress, that’s when you need it the most. Nothing is more precious than spending time with family. Now we’re off for a siesta!!!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jasmine Harman stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She’s Vegan

Harman shared some of her diet and exercise secrets with Your Healthy Living. She says that she is a vegan. “I first thought about going vegan when I became a mum. I was vegetarian anyway and I had toyed with the idea of going vegan, but I didn’t ever think that I could live without cheese. Then, when I began to do some research into the dairy industry, what I found out was horrific.”

2. She Takes Fitness Classes

Harman tells Your Healthy Living that she loves to take exercise classes. “I used to be a fitness instructor, and so I’ve always loved exercise classes. I really enjoy things like dance, step, boxercise and body combat. But since lockdown happened, I’ve struggled to get motivated. I really like the social aspect of doing group exercise classes, and I love having a routine to learn as that gives your brain a workout too. I can’t wait till I can get back and do my classes again.”

3. She Meditates

Harman is a big fan of practicing meditation. “I have a couple of meditation apps on my phone that I’ve found to be so beneficial,” she told Your Healthy Living. “When we went into the first lockdown and the kids were home all the time I felt like I was busier than ever and it was quite stressful. It was a bit overwhelming just not being able to do simple things like take the kids to the park. So, listening to meditation really helped me to switch my brain off and just stop for a minute. It also really helped with my sleep.”

4. She Loves Herself

Harman tells Your Healthy Living that she’s all about self-love, and that she thinks it helps her stay healthy. “My top tip for healthy living would be to love yourself. We all go through times when we are motivated to eat healthily and exercise, then go through other times when we have different priorities in life. Stressing over being healthy will not make you healthy. I would also recommend mindful eating. Ask yourself whether you are really hungry or maybe just thirsty? Savour each bite and eat food that will satisfy your cravings, not just momentarily.”

5. She Cooks

One thing Harman does to eat healthy? Cooks her own meals. She tells Your Healthy Living, “I love cooking when I’m at home. I really enjoy veganising classic dishes like some of those mentioned above. We enjoy our food at home and like hearty meals that leave you feeling satisfied but not stuffed. We eat lots and lots of vegetables, so vegan fajitas with homemade salsa, guacamole and vegan soured cream always goes down well, or for real comfort food, my vegan shepherd’s pie is a hit every time.”

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Salma Hayek Shares Swimsuit Photo and More Star Snaps

Salma Hayek, Kate Hudson, Vanessa Hudgens and more shares their very best.

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If you’ve ever wondered why so many female celebrities share photos of themselves in swimsuits, just look to Salma Hayek. The 55-year-old just posted a photo of herself in a swimsuit on her birthday, and has posted bikini photos in the recent past. "I had to lose a lot of weight and exercise to get into the bikini towards the end of last year," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I'm glad I took a lot of pictures, I have no shame on it, because it was the first week of the vacation." She added that sharing them was "liberating." Read on to see Salma and Kate Hudson and Vanessa Hudgens and more recent star snaps—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Salma Hayek Celebrated Her Birthday in a Swimsuit

“Happy 55th birthday to me, looking forward to new adventures #grateful,” Salma Hayek captioned her photo. “Feliz cumpleaños 55 para mí, lista para nuevas aventuras #vivalavida” In a subsequent post, she posted a video of her Eternals co-star Angelina Jolie and other friends and family smushing her face into a birthday cake. “My brother @hayekstudio and me trying to teach Angie how to do the mexican mordida @angelinajolie Mi hermano sami y yo enseñandole a #anjelinajolie como se hace la mordida!,” Hayek captioned the post.

2. Kate Hudson Proved She’s Got Legs and Knows How to Use Them

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Kate Hudson, star of Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon—which Deadline, in its review, said “is made to be watched while scoffing crunchy snack foods and beer, if only because a lot of chips and beer go down on screen between bouts of telekinetic mayhem”—posted a photo of herself from the Venice Film Festival looking quite leggy in a black dress. Her caption? “'Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.' -Coco Chanel I chose fabric…. @monotofficial @elimizrahi 💋💋💋 #veniceitaly

3. Vanessa Hudgens Stayed Hydrated

“Happy #labordayweekendddd,” the brand Caliwater caption its photo of Vanessa Hudgens in a bikini. The star is a co-founder. “Anyone who knows me knows I am terrible at drinking water,” Hudgens has said. “I am always dehydrated, it is my biggest downfall. And Caliwater — literally I call it my candy water because it’s so delicious.” “It is a product that I am obsessed with and stand by and can really get behind and want to share with the world,” she added.

4. Molly Sims is Having Fun in Italy

Molly Sims, 48, is having a great time on vacation. "I'm so sad I'm missing soccer today …," she captioned a series of snaps of herself rocking a bikini taken at La Fontelina in Capri, Italy. She looks great because makes smart lifestyle choices. "It's more about living healthy and how you're feeling," she explained to Women's Health. "I truly, truly don't like the word 'diet.' I don't even like the scale. I use a pair of jeans; the jeans don't lie, I can tell you that."

5. Ariana Grande Wore a Little Brown Dress

The Voice star posted a photo of herself in a little chocolate brown dress. How does she stay so trim? Pilates partly, which she calls her “happy place.” “Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements,” says the Mayo Clinic. “A Pilates routine generally includes exercises that promote core strength and stability, muscle control, and endurance, including exercises that stress proper posture and movement patterns and balanced flexibility and strength. It can also be helpful in training for sports or in physical rehabilitation.”

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Jacqueline Jossa is an actress, best known for her role on the long-running series, EastEnders. She and her family recently took a vacation, and Jossa posted some highlights on Instagram. In the photos, they are seen at the pool, beach, and aquarium. Jossa wore a blue bathing suit in one photo, and a multicolored one in another. She captioned it, “Memories, can’t wait for the next adventure.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jaqueline Jossa 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 Has A Supportive Husband

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Jossa is all about body positivity. And so is her husband, Dan Osborne. She tells Metro that Osborne encourages her to not be too obsessive when it comes to her health and wellness. “He hates it when I’ve gone on strict diets. He’s like: ‘Babe, come on, don’t kill yourself over it.’ He makes me feel so confident all the time.”

2. She Paddleboards

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Jossa spends a lot of time outside. Her Instagram is full of photos of herself doing outdoor activities with her loved ones. One thing she likes to do is go paddleboarding. Jossa recently went on a lake trip with her family, and shared some paddleboarding photos. She shared these highlights, captioning them, “A day with my best friends. Cousins.”

3. She’s Comfortable With Herself

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Jossa briefly went through a period of being body-shamed. However, she tells The Sun that the ordeal made her want to feel more confident in herself. "You feel ‘I don’t need to be a size 8’," said the star. "I can be happy with how I look. Ultimately when I’m naked and in sexy underwear, I feel like a 10/10.”

4. She Makes Time To Relax

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Jossa opened up about her wellness routine to Heatworld. She says that she always makes time for herself to relax. "I would definitely put the phone away, watch a film maybe, definitely have a bath, exfoliate, smother myself in all the oils, moisturisers, body creams, hair mask, face mask, tan, you name it, absolutely everything."

5. She Uses A Facial Mist

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Jossa has amazing skin. She tells Heatworld that one of her secrets is using a facial mist. "I use this every other day,” Jossa says. “This is like the face mist from my BPerfect range (£12.95), but honestly it's the best thing I've ever been a part of, I absolutely love it. You know like when you come up with something new and you hope it's good? This is actually a game-changer for me, because you wake up looking like you've just been on holiday. I literally just spray it before I go to bed.”

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Serene Russell is keeping cool in the pool – wearing a swimsuit. In one of her latest social media posts, the Bachelor star flaunts her incredible figure in a bathing suit while having fun in the sun. “When I said I live in bikinis I meant it,” she captioned the post. “A chill pool day at @delanovegas was just what I needed.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Serene Russell stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Takes Jacuzzis

One way Serene relaxes and indulges in self-care is by soaking in hot water. How can a bath or jacuzzi soak benefit your health? They have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

2. She Kayaks

Serene also blasts calories with outdoor activities, including kayaking. “Missin my outdoorsy bff,” she captioned this post. Kayaking is a great workout. Not only is it great for building upper body strength and helps reduce stress, but can burn up to 400 calories per hour, translating to 1,600 calories in four hours of paddling.

3. She Practices Self-Love and Acceptance

Serene practices self-love and acceptance. “The biggest thing I learned about myself is that I do deserve grace. I’ve always been really hard on myself and didn’t always allow myself to feel things. That’s been the biggest thing, getting to watch myself say things out loud for the first time and seeing my growth on the show has been really impactful for me,” she told Bachelor Nation.

4. She Loves TexMex

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What is Serene’s favorite food” “Enchiladas with sour cream sauce,” she told Bachelor Nation. “TexMex is my whole life.”

5. She Drinks Coffee

Serene starts her morning off with a jolt of caffeine. “Get that big stretch in and make espresso. I’m a night owl so I need the extra help getting started,” she told Bachelor Nation. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

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10 Female Stars With Swimwear Lines

Here is who designs and models their own swimsuits.

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Models, actresses, and reality stars regularly show off their fantastic figures in swimsuits via social media – and many of them are actually wearing their own! From Jenner sisters and Kardashians to supermodels and Real Housewives, a number of celebrities have cashed in on their fame and beachwear fashion sense, launching incredibly successful swimwear collections. Read on to see 10 stars who have their own swimwear line—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!


1. Emily Ratajowski: Inamorada Swim

San Diego native Emily Ratajowski basically grew up in a swimsuit, so it is no surprise that one of her first business ventures was a swimwear collection. Her Inamorata Woman line boasts lots of bikinis and other stylish beachwear separates that the model often promoted on social media.

2. Alessandra Ambrosio: Gal Floripa

Alessandra Ambrosio has made a lot of money modeling swimwear, so it only makes sense that she has her own line. The beautiful Brazilian bombshell recently launched Gal Floripa and has been modeling looks from the collection on her social media.

3. Maggie Q

Maggie Q recently steamed up social media modeling a swimsuit from her Qeep Up collection, a sustainable swimwear line created out of 100% recycled materials.

4. Candice Swanepoel: Tropic of C

Victoria’s Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel also has her own swimwear line that is beloved by a lot of celebrities, including Kendall Jenner. Tropic of C is an “eco-lifestyle” brand influenced by nature and inspired by the female form.

5. Khloe Kardashian: Good American

Khloe Kardashian’s Good American line is so popular that it now offers swimwear. Of course, you can find the curvy reality star rocking her own swimsuits via her social media account.

6. Kim Zolciak: Salty K

Real Housewives star Kim Zolciak’s line Salty K Swim offers steamy styles for the shoreline. Her daughter, Brielle Biermann, is one of the brand’s biggest stars, often modeling the designs on social media.

7. Joan Smalls: Smart & Sexy

Supermodel Joan Smalls also has her own swimwear line, as part of her size-inclusive brand, Smart & Sexy.

8. Kendall and Kylie Jenner: Kendall + Kylie Swim

Kendall and Kylie Jenner’s wildly popular Kendall + Kylie brand includes swimwear, of course. The model and entrepreneur easily sell styles to their millions of followers, often modeling the sexy swimsuits on social media.

9. Ashley Graham: Swimsuits for All

Size inclusive model Ashley Graham wanted to create swimsuits to appeal to a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Her collection Swimsuits for All is super adorable and promotes body positivity and self-love.

10. Elizabeth Hurley: Elizabeth Hurley Beach

Elizabeth Hurley has one of the most famous swimsuit bodies on the planet. She regularly models her own Elizabeth Hurley Beach styles, flaunting her impressively fit figure in the process.

Fitness

German Model Leonie Hanne Stuns in Style

From coffee perks to Pilates workouts, learn her daily habits for a balanced lifestyle.

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Leonie Hanne is living her best life in Thailand – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the German model flaunts her fantastic figure in a $750 Missoni bathing suit while enjoying a boating day in the tropics. “She dreamed of a tropical adventure 🦋,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Stunning,” commented one of her followers. ”So beautiful,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Coffee

Leonie enjoys the perks of caffeine. In one of her posts from Thailand, she drinks a cup of coffee at the poolside. According to the Cleveland Clinic, drinking coffee in moderation has several benefits. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Pilates

Leonie does Pilates at the super exclusive London studio Pilates in the Clouds. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress, and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

At-Home Workouts

Leonie tries to get a workout in daily, preferably in the morning. I still try to get up early to maintain a sense of routine. I start every day with a quick at-home workout and a homemade acai bowl, before starting work on emails and content creation. I’ve been getting really into TikTok lately, it’s funny and keeps me feeling energised!” she told Arcadia.

Community

It takes a village, according to Leonie. “Community is key! The people you surround yourself with are more important than ever, as we are all trying to find ways to stay connected without being physically present. Speaking to people either on the phone or through social media can shift your mindset and motivation more than ever before,” she says.

Small, Healthy Habits

Leonie focuses on maintaining small, healthy habits. “Do something every day that brings you joy. Even if that means having something small to look forward to, like having your favourite snacks around the house or changing into an outfit that makes you feel good about yourself,” she says.

Fitness

Love Island's Sophie Piper Is Living "Island Life"

Discover how Love Island beauty Sophie Piper embraces island life with diet, fitness, and self-care tips.

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Sophie Piper is embracing island life – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the Love Island beauty shows off her fantastic figure in a swimsuit during a tropical vacation at Kandima Maldives with Josh Ritchie. “Island life,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps taken at the picturesque resort. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Doesn't Go Under the Knife

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Sophie claims she hasn’t gone under the knife. “It’s your own body, you can do what you want to,” she told Grazia, weighing in on the show’s reputation for girls getting work done. “I wouldn’t have surgery myself; I don’t want it. I’ve got such a low pain tolerance as well; I’d be squirming around.”

She Gets Her Steps In

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Sophie loves paddle boarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and cardio. Water sports can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140-pound male and 436 calories for a female of the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

She Skis

When Sophie hits the mountains, she throws on a pair of skis. “Ski club,” she captioned a photo. Research has linked downhill skiing to several health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, the prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress, and the occurrence of memory deficits decline.

She Loves Group Fitness

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“You’ve got to be body confident,” Sophie told Grazia. One of her favorite sweat methods? Group fitness. “A few gym classes can’t hurt,” she said.

She Goes Snorkeling

On her recent Maldives vacation, Sophie and Josh snorkeled in the crystal clear water. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

Fitness

Tammy Hembrow is "More Motivated Than Ever"

Join her challenges for workouts, meal tracking, and more for a healthier lifestyle.

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Tammy Hembrow is a fitness influencer and expert. She has her own app, called Tammy Fit. Hembrow has a lot of challenges on her app. Recently, she advertised a challenge with a workout video on Instagram. Hembrow captioned the post, “We are 3 days into our first @tammyfitapp challenge of the year & I am more motivated than everrrrr. (Sign ups are still open if you haven’t joined yet - there’s still time to catch up!! - link in bio). Soooo happy seeing so many of my girlies (and guys) in this challenge doing it with me!! And I CANNOT wait to see everyone’s results at the end of the 8 weeks. We got thissss 💪🏼”

She Does Pulldowns

Hembrow is seen doing pulldowns in her Instagram video. Piedmont reports that pulldowns have a lot of benefits. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

She Lifts Weights

Tammy Hebrew is seen using dumbbells.

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Hembrow is seen doing a lot of exercises with weights in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that using weights to workout has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She Tracks Her Meals

Hembrow likes to track her meals on her app. She talked about the benefits of this in the caption of this “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. “Make sure to take advantage of the calorie/macro tracking features in the @tammyfitapp during this challenge guys. It can be really helpful in reaching specific goals quicker. And it also can help educate you on your food choices when it comes to nutrition, ratios, hidden calories, overeating or under eating etc. honestly I’d recommend any beginner try it out just to get a good feel for how you’re fuelling your body!! I feel like when people think of ‘meal tracking’ it can be seen as something that seems restrictive or something only bodybuilders do. When in reality it can be such a helpful tool and you can learn things that will actually encourage long term habits 🫶🏼🫶🏼”

She Loves Bananas

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Hembrow is seen enjoying bananas in her “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic states that bananas have a lot of benefits. “A single medium-sized banana offers about 32 mg of the mineral magnesium, which fulfills around 8% to 10% of your daily magnesium requirement. Magnesium is involved in many processes in your body, including: Blood pressure. Blood sugar levels. Building proteins. Maintaining bone. Muscle function. Nerve function.”

She Loves Cottage Cheese

Tammy Hebrew's snack the contains banana and cottage cheese.

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Hembrow is seen enjoying her bananas with cottage cheese in the previous Instagram video. Cottage cheese is very healthy. UCLA Health reports, “Cottage cheese’s protein content and low calories make it an ideal food for weight management. Research shows that whether you are trying to lose weight or reduce your risk of overweight or obesity, eating a high-protein diet can help you feel full and satisfied for longer.”