Erjona Sulejmani in Bathing Suit "Opens the Doors"
Erjona Sulejmani is thrilled to be "Model and Businesswoman of the Year" for Germany's Life magazine. Sulejmani shared the gorgeous magazine cover, which shows her posing in a slinky black and white swimsuit. "Beyond what social media is, I open the doors to what real life is in its everyday life!! ❤️" she captioned the photo. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sulejmani 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!
She Loves Seafood
Sulejmani enjoys seafood, especially shellfish. "Typically, all shellfish is low in calories and a good source of protein and healthy fats, as well as a good array of nutrients, including as zinc, B12, iron and selenium," says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. "They are also more nutritious if they are steamed or baked rather than breaded or fried. Most shellfish are high in vitamin B12, an important nutrient required for healthy bone formation. Low levels of vitamin B12, also known as pernicious anemia, can increase your risk of osteoporosis as you age."
She Enjoys Travel
Sulejmani loves to travel to far-flung locations. "Foreign experiences increase both cognitive flexibility and depth and integrativeness of thought, the ability to make deep connections between disparate forms," says Adam Galinsky, a professor at Columbia Business School. "The key, critical process is multicultural engagement, immersion and adaptation. Someone who lives abroad and doesn't engage with the local culture will likely get less of a creative boost than someone who travels abroad and really engages in the local environment."
She Loves Strawberries
Sulejmani is a huge fan of fresh fruit—especially delicious strawberries. "Studies suggest that strawberries may prevent certain cancers," says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. "The protective effect is thought to be thanks to a combination of polyphenols including ellagic acid and ellagitannins, which appear to halt the growth of cancer cells in animal studies. More human studies are needed to establish the correct method of action and to confirm the effects."
She Drinks Coconut Water
Sulejmani enjoys drinking coconut water, especially when she's on vacation. "Coconut water is the clear fluid inside coconuts," says Katherine Zeratsky, RD, LD. "It's not the same as coconut milk, which is a blend of coconut water and grated coconut. So coconut water is a type of juice. Unlike other juices, unflavored coconut water is low in sugar and calories. Coconut water is popular for rehydration after exercise or during mild illness. It's true that coconut water has electrolytes, such as potassium, sodium and manganese. The amounts vary by brand."
She Loves the Beach
Sulejmani loves nothing more than spending time at the beach with her family. "The color blue has been found by an overwhelming amount of people to be associated with feelings of calm and peace," says Richard Shuster, PsyD, clinical psychologist and host of The Daily Helping podcast. "Staring at the ocean actually changes our brain waves' frequency and puts us into a mild meditative state."
