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Belle Hassan in Bathing Suit is "in My Barbie Era"

Here’s how she stays so fit.

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Belle Hassan is channeling Barbie – in her bathing suit. The influencer and Love Island alum shows off her amazing body in a Barbie-inspired swimsuit in one of her latest social media posts. “In my Barbie era,” she captioned the trio of Instagram photos. How does she stay so fit and healthy? Read on to see 5 ways Belle Hassan stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Loves Super Noodles

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"I'm obsessed with super noodles. So I post how to make them, what I do with them and then I'll go and try like loads of different ones from different stores,” Belle confessed to Heat World about her food obsession that gets her lots of social media followers. "Because people love to see it, I don't know why, but it makes my Story views double. So it's just a little bit of normality on my Story, which people can relate to."

2. She Practices Self-Love

"You need to be strong in yourself before anything. You need to work on yourself, you need to love you because whether you're great at something, a beautiful person or you're doing well, there's always going to be people that want to tear you down,” Belle told Heat World about the advice she would give aspiring influencers. "It's constantly pushed down my neck - filler, surgeries, boob jobs, nose jobs, bum lifts, lip filler, jawline filler, Botox... For me I personally don't feel like I would want to have anything like that as of now.”

3. She Opens Up About Her Self-Harming Past

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On her dad, Tamer’s podcast Family Business, Belle opened up about her history of self-harm. “It's not something that's easy for me to talk about. I don't mind talking about it but it's not easy,” she said, revealing that “when I was a kid I did go through a stage of self harming.” She added: “Mental health has been something that has been close to me, and I think when I've worked with young girls, I've seen that in so many of them. It's normal to hate yourself, it's normal to feel like you're not enough, you're worthless, you're this, you're that. Being young and feeling like that about yourself is horrible.”

4. She Regularly Discusses Her Mental Health Struggles

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Belle regularly updates her followers about her mental health struggles. “I’ve probably written and deleted this caption 20 times… I feel like it’s about time I spoke out and was honest about my issues as normally I try to keep them quiet as I don’t want people to think different of me,” she recently confessed. “I’ve had a long hard battle with my mental health and so many ups and downs, smiles and tears, I’m okay one minute and then I’m not okay the next and as so many of you have asked why I’ve been so quiet on Instagram I thought I would just try to explain myself, it’s because in basic terms, I’ve needed to take a break. A break from comparing myself, from feeling like I’m not enough, even to getting so consumed by what others are doing and posting. I have for so long kept quiet about the battle in my head as I don’t want people to view me different or think I’m weak or some kind of victim.” She doesn’t “want people to think they are on their own” and “Just because you are strong doesn’t mean you can’t hurt and cry and be sad,” she continued. “Even when you are low you are still strong and whatever you are going through, you will come out stronger than before.”

5. She Exercises

Belle works out with a personal trainer. She shared a TikTok detailing her workout. It includes various squats, lunges, hip thrusts, donkey kicks, battle ropes, and wall sits. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

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Belle Hassan is channeling Barbie – in her bathing suit. The influencer and Love Island alum shows off her amazing body in a Barbie-inspired swimsuit in one of her latest social media posts. “In my Barbie era,” she captioned the trio of Instagram photos. How does she stay so fit and healthy? Read on to see 5 ways Belle Hassan stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Loves Super Noodles

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"I'm obsessed with super noodles. So I post how to make them, what I do with them and then I'll go and try like loads of different ones from different stores,” Belle confessed to Heat World about her food obsession that gets her lots of social media followers. "Because people love to see it, I don't know why, but it makes my Story views double. So it's just a little bit of normality on my Story, which people can relate to."

2. She Practices Self-Love

"You need to be strong in yourself before anything. You need to work on yourself, you need to love you because whether you're great at something, a beautiful person or you're doing well, there's always going to be people that want to tear you down,” Belle told Heat World about the advice she would give aspiring influencers. "It's constantly pushed down my neck - filler, surgeries, boob jobs, nose jobs, bum lifts, lip filler, jawline filler, Botox... For me I personally don't feel like I would want to have anything like that as of now.”

3. She Opens Up About Her Self-Harming Past

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On her dad, Tamer’s podcast Family Business, Belle opened up about her history of self-harm. “It's not something that's easy for me to talk about. I don't mind talking about it but it's not easy,” she said, revealing that “when I was a kid I did go through a stage of self harming.” She added: “Mental health has been something that has been close to me, and I think when I've worked with young girls, I've seen that in so many of them. It's normal to hate yourself, it's normal to feel like you're not enough, you're worthless, you're this, you're that. Being young and feeling like that about yourself is horrible.”

4. She Regularly Discusses Her Mental Health Struggles

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Belle regularly updates her followers about her mental health struggles. “I’ve probably written and deleted this caption 20 times… I feel like it’s about time I spoke out and was honest about my issues as normally I try to keep them quiet as I don’t want people to think different of me,” she recently confessed. “I’ve had a long hard battle with my mental health and so many ups and downs, smiles and tears, I’m okay one minute and then I’m not okay the next and as so many of you have asked why I’ve been so quiet on Instagram I thought I would just try to explain myself, it’s because in basic terms, I’ve needed to take a break. A break from comparing myself, from feeling like I’m not enough, even to getting so consumed by what others are doing and posting. I have for so long kept quiet about the battle in my head as I don’t want people to view me different or think I’m weak or some kind of victim.” She doesn’t “want people to think they are on their own” and “Just because you are strong doesn’t mean you can’t hurt and cry and be sad,” she continued. “Even when you are low you are still strong and whatever you are going through, you will come out stronger than before.”

5. She Exercises

Belle works out with a personal trainer. She shared a TikTok detailing her workout. It includes various squats, lunges, hip thrusts, donkey kicks, battle ropes, and wall sits. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

Beauty

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.

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Barbie Ferreira is enjoying her time off! The 25-year-old actress, who is currently on a break from shooting her hit HBO show Euphoria, jetted down to Brazil with a few of her gal pals for vacation. “The girlies and I went to brasil,” she captioned the series of snaps, which included several photos of herself showing off her curves in swimsuits. (She's of Brazilian descent.) How does the star approach health and wellness? Read on to see 5 ways Barbie Ferreira 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 Does Pilates

Ferreira is one of the many stars who swears by a certain elongating workout. Her fitness regiment "involves Pilates a few times a week,” she told Elle. “I've started seeing a personal trainer, which has been more challenging, but I guess that's the point." The Mayo Clinic describes the practice as “an accessible way to build strength in your core muscles for better posture, balance and flexibility. Pilates can be adapted to provide a gentle strength training and stability program, or it can be modified to give a seasoned athlete a challenging workout," they say.

2. She Is a Runner

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Barbie likes to break a sweat by hitting the pavement. "I'm a big runner,” she told Elle in 2015. However, she by no means considers herself an athlete. “In sports I was never as good as anyone else, I was dead last every race – one time I was third to last and I was like 'oh my god! Nailed it!'"

3. She Likes to “Lift Heavy”

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You won’t find Barbie doing tons of reps of low weights. “I like to lift heavy,” she told Elle. “I'm not one for those little two-pound dumbbells – my goal is to be super-muscular in my 40s. Women get so worried about bulking up, but you don't really get big as a woman, it's not like you wake up one day and you're a muscle machine. I like classes, but only when it's not hardcore, because that's still an insecurity of mine.”

4. She Prioritizes Sleep

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You won’t find Barbie partying into the early hours of the morning. She goes to sleep “pretty early,” she revealed to Elle. “I like to sleep for as long as possible, as I tend to wake up at least five times in the night, so I have to give myself a lot of extra time.” She is also an early riser, waking up at “7am, if I’m not working.”

5. She Likes Smoothies and Smoothie Bowls

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Barbie enjoys blended drinks and foods. “I've been terrible at eating breakfast lately. I like smoothies, and things that go down smoothie-cool – when I used to live in Williamsburg I used to get an acai bowl most mornings. It's like a smoothie in a bowl, and it has açai and almond butter and granola, so many different flavors, and it's raw vegan,” she told Elle in 2015.

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Barbara Palvin, the Victoria's Secret Angel and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, is Miss America in a swimsuit. “Miss America song and video out now 🇺🇸 congrats @bazzi and thank you for having @dylansprouse and I ♥️♥️ we love you!,” she said of the new Bazzi video starring her and her partner. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Barbara Palvin 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 Loves to Be Outdoors

“I’m very happy that the world is opening up a little bit. I’m grateful to see my family more now; it always makes me happy and fills my heart with unconditional love. I’m also very excited to see my friends again and spend some quality time with everyone when we can travel safely,” she said of life a few years into the pandemic, to The Thirty. “Of course, it's been great to spend time ‘off the grid’ in a way, too. Over the past year and through the process of building a house in a remote part of the country, I've realized that being outdoors is great for my mental health. Now, I try to go outside more, go on a hike, work out, do my self-care routines as regularly as possible.”

2. This is What She Looks For in Beauty Products

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“I like products that include charcoal for its ability to draw out toxins and remove impurities. I look for it in face masks and toothpaste, where it's used for its brightening effect. Also, in case you didn’t know, Dahlia Tequila is filtered through activated charcoal,” she told The Thirty.

3. She Works Out Daily

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“Being a Victoria’s Secret model is not just work, it becomes your lifestyle,” the Hungarian model told Us. “So even before I became an Angel, I started to get a routine into my life, working out every day or four times a week and eating in a certain way that works for my body. I’m just doing that.”

4. She Worked Out With an Angel

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“I did work out with Alexina [Graham] for awhile because we are really good friends,” she told Us. “It was actually funny that we both got the Angel contract now. We’ve been knowing each other for awhile so I would work out with her.” She added she’d say: “Like, ‘Hey dude, don’t be lazy!’” says Palvin. “Actually, we both wanted [to be Victoria’s Secret models] for so long and when she started to work with VS three years ago, I was like just wait for me, I’m coming, I’ll be there soon. So it’s kinda like, now we’re here, now we have to show the world.”

5. She Says “Listen to Your Body”

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"This is me," Barbara captioned one photo. "It took me a while to understand what people meant by 'listen to your body' — it’s not always easy feeling good in our own skin and it takes time, trust me,” she told Sports Illustrated. "I'm still learning," she continued. "Over the past year I've discovered so much about my body, how it can change and evolve. One thing is for sure — only you know what’s best for you."

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Emilia Mernes has become one of the most popular Latin singers in the past few years. She has also acquired a strong following on Instagram. Mernes recently posted a stunning new set of photos. In it, she posed in a green swimsuit top with jeweled straps and a pink skirt, as well as a sheer pink top, swimsuit top, and denim skirt. She captioned the post, “Behind the smoke you can’t see.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emilia Mernes 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

Mernes spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do is go to the beach and go swimming. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself by the water. In this set of photos she posted, Mernes is seen on a boat and on a paddleboard. She captioned the post, “Made in Argentina.”

2. She’s Active

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Mernes opened up about her wellness routine in an interview. She says that she lives a pretty active life. “If I am skinnier it is because I am a thousand. But like everything, I eat well. The people around me know that I eat, it's not that I'm skinny, it's because I'm active, I dance a lot, I rehearse a lot, I'm doing things every day and I don't train, I should. Now I'm going to start swimming, but well the thing is that I never have a day off.”

3. She Speaks Out About Beauty Standards

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In the same interview, Mernes opened up about her past insecurities and spoke out about unfair beauty standards. “I didn't wear muscle or short sleeves because I said 'I have fatter arms' and people are going to judge me for that. I mean, imagine how my head was, really bad. And well, I had a really bad time at that moment and then I understood that it is not like that and that nothing is wrong. But you know what happens? It's that people put me in that place of the Argentine woman, that you have to fulfill a stereotype, that you have to wear these clothes, that you have to say or do this. And she broke my head that she felt that she had to comply with things that society imposes on her that are stupid.”

4. She Admires Mega-Powerful Women

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She grew up admiring Thalia, Rihanna and Beyoncé. “I would watch them on TV and I couldn’t believe it. I’d say: ‘I hope one day I can see myself like them!’ Because whenever I listened to them, they instilled a message of power and confidence in me,” she told Billboard.

5. She Benefits From Sun Exposure

"One of the best (and easiest) ways to get vitamin D is by being outside. Our bodies produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight—about 15 minutes in the sun a day is adequate if you’re fair skinned. And since Vitamin D helps your body maintain calcium and prevents brittle, thin, or misshapen bones, soaking in sun may be just what the doctor ordered," says Select Health.

Fitness

Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

Celeb News

Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. 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

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

Vegan food, vegan bacon, vegan cheese, vegan chocolate pudding

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Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

Vegan Cobb Salad

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A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

Photo of a Crunch Fitness

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Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”