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Claudia Ruggeri in Bathing Suit is a Heart on Fire

The woman is a total foodie.

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Italian star Claudia Ruggeri is proof you don’t need to starve yourself to be in amazing shape. Ruggeri shared a picture of herself looking stunning in a tiny black bathing suit, with the simple caption of a heart on fire. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ruggeri 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 Zucchini Wraps

Ruggeri is an exceptional cook and foodie, and especially enjoys incorporating zucchini into her meals (for example making wraps with seafood). “Courgettes contain very few calories and have a high water content, which makes them a dieter's friend,” says Joanna Blythman, author of What To Eat. “They aren't a powerhouse of micronutrients, but they do provide useful amounts of immune system-boosting vitamin C, and significant levels of potassium, which is key to controlling blood pressure. The soluble fiber in the skin slows down digestion, and so stabilizes blood sugar and insulin levels. Soluble fiber also helps prevent constipation and relieves irritable bowel symptoms.”

2. She Enjoys Shrimp

Ruggeri is a big fan of shrimp (also known as prawn), and eats it regularly. “Prawns are a useful source of the B group of vitamins, including B12 and folate,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “These vitamins play an important role in energy production and replenishing red blood cells. Prawns provide about 22 times the vitamin E levels of either chicken or beef. This fat-soluble vitamin acts as an antioxidant and may be protective against heart disease and cancer.”

3. She Has “Peace Of Mind” When Hiking

Ruggeri loves to hike with her pup, enjoying the health and mental benefits of exercising outdoors. "When you're moving your body, your heart, lungs, and muscles don't know or care where you are,” says Dr. Edward Phillips, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. “But your mind does. Some people say it's hard to rack up 7,000 steps a day walking a familiar route. But they often find they can go twice as far on a hike, especially if there's a nice vista at the destination.”

4. She Loves Smoked Salmon

Ruggeri loves her seafood—and she frequently eats smoked salmon in a variety of dishes. “Oily fish plays an important role in dampening the effects of inflammation, which is key to helping manage a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes and cancer,” Shubrook says. “Studies suggest that eating more oily fish like salmon could help lower levels of the markers that indicate inflammation.”

5. She Enjoys Stuffed Tomatoes

Ruggeri is a big fan of stuffing tomatoes with healthy ingredients such as basil and farro. "[Farro] is a grain with nutty flavor, and it's popular in the Mediterranean type of cuisine," says Anya Guy, a Mayo Clinic dietitian. "Farro is a great source of fiber, iron, protein and magnesium. With all of those nutrients in this little grain, it can provide a lot of health benefits for your diabetes or for heart health or for brain health. You can use the cooked farro in an added recipe, whether it's risotto or cereal, hot cereal, in soups or in stews, or even on top of a salad."

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Italian star Claudia Ruggeri is proof you don’t need to starve yourself to be in amazing shape. Ruggeri shared a picture of herself looking stunning in a tiny black bathing suit, with the simple caption of a heart on fire. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ruggeri 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 Zucchini Wraps

Ruggeri is an exceptional cook and foodie, and especially enjoys incorporating zucchini into her meals (for example making wraps with seafood). “Courgettes contain very few calories and have a high water content, which makes them a dieter's friend,” says Joanna Blythman, author of What To Eat. “They aren't a powerhouse of micronutrients, but they do provide useful amounts of immune system-boosting vitamin C, and significant levels of potassium, which is key to controlling blood pressure. The soluble fiber in the skin slows down digestion, and so stabilizes blood sugar and insulin levels. Soluble fiber also helps prevent constipation and relieves irritable bowel symptoms.”

2. She Enjoys Shrimp

Ruggeri is a big fan of shrimp (also known as prawn), and eats it regularly. “Prawns are a useful source of the B group of vitamins, including B12 and folate,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “These vitamins play an important role in energy production and replenishing red blood cells. Prawns provide about 22 times the vitamin E levels of either chicken or beef. This fat-soluble vitamin acts as an antioxidant and may be protective against heart disease and cancer.”

3. She Has “Peace Of Mind” When Hiking

Ruggeri loves to hike with her pup, enjoying the health and mental benefits of exercising outdoors. "When you're moving your body, your heart, lungs, and muscles don't know or care where you are,” says Dr. Edward Phillips, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. “But your mind does. Some people say it's hard to rack up 7,000 steps a day walking a familiar route. But they often find they can go twice as far on a hike, especially if there's a nice vista at the destination.”

4. She Loves Smoked Salmon

Ruggeri loves her seafood—and she frequently eats smoked salmon in a variety of dishes. “Oily fish plays an important role in dampening the effects of inflammation, which is key to helping manage a number of chronic diseases, including diabetes and cancer,” Shubrook says. “Studies suggest that eating more oily fish like salmon could help lower levels of the markers that indicate inflammation.”

5. She Enjoys Stuffed Tomatoes

Ruggeri is a big fan of stuffing tomatoes with healthy ingredients such as basil and farro. "[Farro] is a grain with nutty flavor, and it's popular in the Mediterranean type of cuisine," says Anya Guy, a Mayo Clinic dietitian. "Farro is a great source of fiber, iron, protein and magnesium. With all of those nutrients in this little grain, it can provide a lot of health benefits for your diabetes or for heart health or for brain health. You can use the cooked farro in an added recipe, whether it's risotto or cereal, hot cereal, in soups or in stews, or even on top of a salad."

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Belén Francese is heating up social media with her latest swimsuit snaps. The beautiful actress shows off her amazing assets via one of her latest posts, taken while making a splash in the pool in her bathing suit. “The hottest mom,” commented one of her followers, while another added, “Bella!!!!” and many more commented with fire emojis. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Belén Francese 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

Belén enjoys swimming, which is a great workout according to the CDC. 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, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

2. She Soaks in Hot Water

Belén loves soaking in hot water – whether via a hot tub or bath. Why should you consider a soak in hot water? Baths 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.

3. She Hydrates

Belén drinks a lot of water. How much should you drink? According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

4. She Dances

Belén dances her way to a hot body. Why should you take up dancing? Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but 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 heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

5. She Drinks Red Wine

Belén’s drink of choice? Red wine. “Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy,” says the Mayo Clinic. “The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent coronary artery disease, the condition that leads to heart attacks.”

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Eleonora Pedron is having a heavenly time while vacationing in southern Italy. The model shows off her amazing figure in her latest social media post, taking a stroll in her swimsuit. “Between heaven and earth,” she captioned the beautiful snap. How does she maintain her model body? Read on to see 5 ways Eleonora Pedron 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 Likes Bootcamp

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Eleonora likes the military approach to fitness. “I like activities that challenge you,” she told Starbene. “My passion is bootcamp, a circuit of exercises to be done consecutively and without breaks for an hour. A massacre, but it’s in my heart.”

2. She Boxes

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Another way Eleonora stays in fighting form? She packs a mean punch. “I also practice boxing,” she told the publication. “Unlike traditional boxing that requires you to spar with a partner, fitness boxing for older adults involves throwing punches at the air or at a punching bag, usually in a class. There are two main types of these exercise classes. In one, you follow a leader and do a series of boxing moves all choreographed to bouncy music, similar to an aerobics class. The moves include a combination of large, sweeping punches (crosses, hooks, uppercuts); smaller punches (jabs); squats (ducks); and short, quick steps forward and back. The other type of exercise class involves strength training, stretching, and hitting a punching bag,” says Harvard Health.

3. She Free Climbs

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Eleonora also likes breaking a sweat out in nature. Not only does she hike, but she free climbs. “When I’m in Ortisei, my mountain, I climb. Free climbing is fantastic. I don’t look back. I just think about how to to the holds,” she told Starbene.

4. She Reads to Relax

How does Eleonora relax? “I read psychology essays and textbooks. The human mind is a fascinating puzzle that I try to understand better. And then it also helps me in relationships with others.”

5. She Embraces Her “Flaws”

Eleonora is all about self love. “I like myself how many women like each other: Seeing their flaws, but loving them all,” she told Starbene. “Take my left thumb; it’s all wrong, but it’s exactly the same as my dad had. I would not change it for the world. For me it is not a strange finger but a beautiful memory.”

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Actress Claudia Vergara, niece of Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara, just shared a new set of photos and videos on her page this week. In them, she posed on the beach in a green bathing suit. She captioned the video, “New fave swim.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Claudia Vergara 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

Vergara spends a lot of time at the beach or the pool. She shares a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself by the water. Naturally, Vergara likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this video of herself and a friend swimming in the ocean. Vergara also posted these photos of herself in the pool, captioning it, “Last one is my actual mood.”

2. She Rides Jet-Skis

Swimming isn’t the only water activity Vergara likes to do. She also enjoys jet-skiing. For her birthday, Vergara did some jet-skiing with friends. In the first photo in this series she posted on Instagram, she is seen riding the waves with a friend. She captioned the post, “It's been exactly a week and I still haven't been able to process what this birthday was. If I had to choose only one day of my life, I would choose this one without hesitation for a single second.”

3. She Walks Her Dogs

Vergara has a dog, whom she features on her Instagram account. Naturally, one thing she does to stay in shape is go on walks with her dog. In this video she shared from her vacation, Vergara is seen walking for her dog. She captioned it, “A day in paradise.” Vergara also posted this photo of herself and her dog walking in Los Angeles, captioning it, “We love it here.”

4. She Loves Oysters

Vergara shares a lot of her favorite foods on Instagram. One thing she enjoys is seafood. Specifically, she enjoys oysters. Vergara shared this photo of herself enjoying a plate of them on the beach in Jondal. The Cleveland Clinic states that oysters have a lot of benefits. “Each oyster can have up to 2g of protein, depending on their size. That means a half-dozen oysters can give you around 12 grams of protein which is equivalent to about 2 oz of meat.”

5. She Loves Coffee

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Another thing Vergara enjoys is coffee. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself enjoying a cup of coffee. She shared this photo of herself drinking black coffee, captioning it, “May your coffee be strong and your Monday be short.” The John’s Hopkins Medicine reports that coffee has a lot of benefits. “Caffeine is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about coffee. But coffee also contains antioxidants and other active substances that may reduce internal inflammation and protect against disease.”

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Wiktoria Gąsiewska is drinking a mango smoothie in her swimsuit. The Polish actress shows off her incredible figure in a bathing suit via one of her latest social media posts, sipping on a fruity drink in Thailand, attracting a bunch of fire emojis from all of her Instagram followers. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Wiktoria Gąsiewska 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 Snowboards

Wiktoria loves hitting the slopes. “It’s ur sign to go for a ski,” she captioned a recent post of herself snowboarding in the mountains. According to the University of Rochester, snowboarding, like skiing, is a great cardiovascular workout. “Because they are also weight-bearing exercises, they strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles,” they say. “Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises also work to reduce your risk for chronic diseases and lower blood pressure. They also help you maintain a healthy body weight. Through regular aerobic exercise like skiing and snowboarding, you lower your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, having a stroke, and perhaps even getting cancer.”

2. She Prioritizes Self-Care

Wiktoria understands the importance of self-care. “High-level resistance is the basis for the autumn-winter aura not to interfere with us in all kinds of activities. Taking care of me Immuno vitamin c max,” she captioned a clip of a day of pampering, which included a hot bath. How can baths do your body and mind good? 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.

3. She Hikes

Wiktoria loves hiking. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between,” says the National Parks Service. Some of the physical benefits include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.

4. She Loves The Ocean

Wiktoriamore also loves getting in the ocean and hopping on a jet ski. She captioned this post, “speed more fun.” According to Health Fitness Revolution, the average 150-pound rider will burn a surprising 238 calories during a half-hour ride. The sport is also great for cardiovascular endurance.

5. She Loves Fruit

Wiktoria maintains a healthy diet and loves fruit, as can be evidenced by her mango smoothie. Most of her breakfast meals include cut-up fruit or fruit bowls, like this one. “Good morning life, don’t forget to eat your breakfast,” she captioned a post.

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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.”

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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.”