Salma Hayek in Bathing Suit Says "How Precious Water Is"

Salma Hayek, the iconic Academy Award nominee, is a Mexican actress who brings a fresh perspective when it comes to health and wellness. The 55-year-old looks incredible for anyone, let alone someone over 50, and has a lot of tricks up her sleeve when it comes to maintaining her health. Water is one of them. “Today is #nationalwaterday but let’s not forget any day how precious water is. Hoy es el #dianacionaldelagua pero que no se nos olvide ningún día,que el agua es un tesoro,” she captioned a swimsuit photo. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see how Salma Hayek 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 Protein of a Certain Kind

She incorporates some insects into her diet, using things like ants, crickets, and worms in various meals. She told Harper’s Bazaar that in Mexico they "have crickets, and then the ant's eggs and then we gave these worms. You fry them. If you fry anything, it tastes good, but they’re really delicious. The bugs are incredible!" "Good sources of protein are poultry (25 grams in 3 ounces) and fish (20 grams in 3 ounces). Those who prefer to avoid meat can try soybeans (20 grams per cup) and legumes like beans, peanuts and chickpeas (about 15 grams per cup). Eggs, Greek yogurt, cheese and tofu are good sources, too," says the Mayo Clinic.

2. Wine and Amazing Food Aren’t Lost on Her

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Salma is married to the very successful French billionaire, Francois-Henri Pinault, so they spend a good amount of time in France leading to her love of good food and wine. "Everybody has a weakness and mine is food," she told More. "If you love food and you love red wine and they put you in France, you’re in a good place and you’re in a bad place at the same time."

3. Fat Can Be A Good Thing

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"Fat is your friend,” Salma said to HELLO!. She doesn’t go reaching for fried chicken and french fries all the time, but the heart healthy fats from foods like avocados. According to the Mayo Clinic, swapping out foods high in saturated fat with foods rich in unsaturated fat is a great place to start. They suggest limiting processed foods, switching out butter for oil, choosing fish packed with omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, and choosing lean protein without the skin to start.

4. She Lets Herself Live A Little In The Kitchen and Out For Dinner

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Salma really enjoys Latin food, often visiting Pujol when she’s in Mexico City. With that not being right around the corner, she’ll try to re-create some of her favorites at home like duck tacos or seafood stuffed guacamole. "When I was young and insecure about my cooking, I had a great trick," she said. "I would always start the meal with tequila soup, which is made with chicken broth and a touch of tequila and lime. And then everyone would get a little tipsy, so if I messed up the rest of the dinner, they wouldn’t care and wouldn’t remember anyway."

5. If She Steers Too Far Off Track, She Juices

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Everyone needs a trick to snap them out of unhealthy eating when it’s going too far in the wrong direction and for Salma, that’s juicing. "When I feel stressed, I turn to food for comfort," she admitted. "After doing a juice cleanse, I'm motivated to eat healthier and not emotionally,” she continued. "Cleansing is like my meditation. It makes me stop, focus, and think about what I'm putting into my body. I'm making a commitment to my health and hitting the reset button." It’s not always easy to stay on track, and having tools to fall back on helps a lot.

6. She Creates Her Own Filling Medleys

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Salma creates her own unusual concoctions in the kitchen like yogurt topped with plenty of tropical fruits like papaya and mango, mixed with vegetables, which is a little unusual, like celery, red pepper, and cucumber, and topped with a sprinkle of almonds and a drizzle of coconut butter. It fills her up in these odd concoctions she creates keeps her full. "It doesn’t sound like it tastes great but it’s delicious,” she told HELLO.