Indian star Gehana Vasisth is sharing some swimsuit selfies with her many admirers. Vasisth posted a photo of herself posing in a black bathing suit, against a pink stone background. “Beautiful,” a fan commented. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Vasisth 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. Spicy Food
Vasisth loves spicy hot food, such as peppers. “Cayenne peppers are a great addition to a healthy diet,” says registered dietitian Alexis Supan, RD. “If you can get your hands on fresh cayenne peppers, you’ll get a lot more vitamins. One fresh pepper has 72% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C and 50% of vitamin A.”
2. Bathing Beauty
Vasisth loves taking baths. “Baths help many people sleep well,” says family medicine provider Amy Zack, MD. “They also create a good environment for meditation, thought and escape from everyday stressors.”
3. Protein Supplements
Vasisth takes whey protein supplements on occasion. “Replacing meals with protein shakes may help you lower your daily calories, which can help you lose weight,” says Katherine Zeratsky, RD, LD. “But in time you'll need to start eating solid food again. Eating solid food may cause excess weight to return if you don't make smart food choices. And if you rely too much on protein shakes to replace daily meals, you'll miss out on the healthy benefits of whole foods.”
4. She Loves Coffee
Vasisth enjoys fresh coffee, both hot and iced. “Coffee is made from beans, a plant food. Research is showing that the phenolic components in coffee provide health-promoting effects similar to those in vegetables or fruits,” says Devon Peart, MHSc, BASc, RD.
5. Fresh Fruit
Vasisth loves fresh fruit, especially apples. “Apples are rich in polyphenols, protective plant compounds, one of which is a flavonoid called quercetin,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “Research by the American Journal for Clinical Nutrition found that those with higher quercetin levels (mainly through eating apples) had a lower risk of several chronic diseases including heart disease and even asthma.”