Professional golf player Anisha Padukone is enjoying a vacation in one of her favorite places on earth—the Maldives. Padukone shared a picture of herself looking blissfully happy in a black and white halter-neck swimsuit, posing in turquoise waters. “My happy place 😎,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Padukone 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. Ocean Lover
Padukone enjoys swimming and snorkeling. “Unlike many other forms of cardio, swimming uses a wide range of muscles,” according to the experts at Wake Forest University. “In addition to toning your whole body, swimming builds both strength and endurance.”
2. Snacking on Pistachios
Padukone loves indulging in a bowl of pistachios for a healthy snack. Nuts are shown to have protective benefits against cholesterol and insulin resistance, experts say. “Frequent nut consumption is associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer,” says Tufts University.
3. Trekking and Hiking
Padukone is passionate about the beauty of nature, and loves hiking. “Hiking involves something many other forms of exercise don’t: trails,” says Jill Suttie, Psy.D. “That means it requires navigating in a world that’s not totally predictable. Slippery dirt, overhanging branches and hidden obstacles, trail markers, and wild animals crossing your path—all of the things you might encounter on a trail require micro- and macro-adjustments to your route, which is good for your brain.”
4. Pizza For Lunch
Padukone enjoys pizza, which can be adapted to be a healthy option depending on toppings and ingredients. Loading up on vegetables and lean proteins is a good way to make pizza more nutritious. “Most pizza shops offer a variety of choices for crusts and toppings that can help keep your pizza healthy and still delicious,” says Fawziah Saleh, RDN, LD. “Don’t be afraid to ask!”
5. Dosa Meals
Padukone loves the traditional Indian dish of dosa, a thin pancake made of lentils and rice. “Lentils have been around for ages, but it’s taken a while for us to realize how powerful they are for our bodies,” says dietitian Elyse Homan, RD. “They aren’t just a cheap alternative to meat anymore. They can be the foundation for a variety of meals and make a real difference to your health.”
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