Salma Hayek in Cute Blue Jumpsuit "Connects with Mother Nature"

Salma Hayek just posted a photo of herself in a swimsuit with a sarong, hanging off a tree. The caption? “#nature.” It wasn’t the first time this year she posted a photo like this; on her recent 55th birthday, she posted a swimsuit photo of herself looking great. “Happy 55th birthday to me, looking forward to new adventures,” she had said. Read on to see 5 ways 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Says This About Her Eating

“It doesn’t matter what my diet philosophy is because I don’t follow it. I don’t have the discipline. I think it’s because of exhaustion. I really want to change. I have this dream of finding a dietitian who will not only tell me what to eat, but also what to feed the kids. That way everyone is healthy and everyone eats the same thing, so I don’t have to break my head about what is everybody eating. This is my dream,” she told the NY Times.

2. She Sometimes Eats Emotionally

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“My relationship with food is extremely emotional, as I eat when I am sad, I eat when I am happy, I eat when I‘m relaxing,” said in an interview with Hello! Magazine. ”That’s why it is important for me to make good choices when it comes to the food.” Mexican food is her go-to. “It‘s a cultural reflection of who you are and where you came from,” she said. ”I am happy whenever I’m eating food my family would make, because it brings me back to happy memories.”

3. This is Her Skin Routine

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“I never cleanse my skin in the morning. My grandmother taught me that at night your skin replenishes all the things you lost during the day. Also, if I cleanse very well at night, why would it be dirty when I wake up? It’s for companies to have you use more products. I spritz rose water — it’s so gentle and wakes the skin up. Then I apply moisturizer. I have an oil from my line Nuance that I love. I don’t do sunscreen unless I’m going to be out in the sun all day. Why? I don’t think the chemicals in sunscreen are good for your skin. I believe in using it when you need it,” she told the NY Times.

4. She Does Not Eat a Lot of Meat

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“The only thing I do is that I don’t eat animals every day,” Hayek told the NY Times about her siet. “I eat all kinds of meat, but I consume it sparsely. I would never eat two meats in a day. Sometimes I go several days without eating meat, but then I’ll go back. I tried one time to go raw; my body hated me. Sometimes I work really hard and want instant satisfaction in my life. I’m a craver — let’s face it.”

5. She Juices

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Salma Hayek is such a fan of juice cleanses, she started her own company, Cooler Cleanse. "When I feel stressed, I turn to food for comfort," she explains on the juice cleanse delivery service's website "After doing a juice cleanse, I'm motivated to eat healthier and not emotionally. 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."

Salma Hayek needs nothing else for a perfect summer besides beer and a swimsuit. The 56-year-old actress is having a blast on a scuba diving trip with her friend and instructor Martina Engel, and sharing highlights from the adventure. Hayek posted pictures of the pair happily posing in bikinis and wetsuits, well-earned drinks in hand and snacking on oranges. “Hanging out with my favorite dive master,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Hayek stays ageless and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Knows You Love Her Bikinis

Hayek celebrated hitting 25 million followers on Instagram by posting a very tongue-in-cheek video of herself working out in a swimming pool. “I can’t believe it, 25 million followers! Thank you soo soo much to every single one of you. 🙏 Seeing as you all like my bikini pictures the most 👙, here’s a bikini work out for you all. I hate exercising- but I love to celebrate good moments dancing in the water. I am genuinely moved and grateful for all your love & support 🥰.”

2. She Is Brave

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Remember the infamous scene-stealing snake dance Hayek did in From Dusk Till Dawn? It turns out she wasn’t exactly prepared for that. “They just kind of threw me on the stage with the snake, put the music on and said, ‘Hey, dance!’” she says, adding that there was no choreography—she was left to her own devices. “I was feeling insecure [and] just wanted to get through it. It was a really small part but to my surprise people really remember that moment.”

3. No Hair Dye, Please

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Hayek’s gorgeous dark locks? All natural, all her. The actress no longer has the patience to sit through endless root touch-ups. “It’s my natural color, and it’s my natural white hairs,” she says. “One of the reasons I don’t dye my hair is because I don’t have the patience to sit through it. I don’t want to spend what’s left of my youth pretending I’m younger and then not enjoying life.”

4. She’s Very Funny

Hayek fought typecasting to be allowed to do comedy (no one could forget her star turn in 30 Rock). “I was typecast for a long time,” she says. “My entire life I wanted to do comedy and people wouldn’t give me comedies. I couldn’t land a role until I met Adam Sandler, who put me in a comedy [2010’s Grown Ups], but I was in my forties! They said, ‘You’re sexy, so you’re not allowed to have a sense of humor.’ Not only are you not allowed to be smart, but you were not allowed to be funny in the ’90s.”

5. No Botox or Fillers

Hayek’s secret to beautiful, ageless skin? Golden face masks and chicken soup. “I use an ingredient called Tepezcohuite that’s used in Mexico for burn victims because it completely regenerates the skin, and there’s no one in the States who is using this ingredient except for us,” she says. “Some of the ingredients, when I took them to the American labs, they were like ‘Oh my god! How come nobody is using this?’ This is why I have no Botox, no peels, no fillings.”

Salma Hayek is connected with mother nature. In a new social media post the actress shows off her amazing body in a cute blue jumpsuit as she poses with produce. “Grateful for these moments of connection with Mother Nature 🌾🍒Every bite tells a story of sun, soil, and water. 🍋 And yes, that lemon is as big as my head – nature’s own sense of humor!” she captioned the Instagram post. How does the star appreciate all the gifts of mother nature, and what health benefits do each of her favorite fruits offer? Celebwell has the answer.

1. Strawberries

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One of the fruits Salma poses with? Strawberries. One clinical review of studies notes that there are several benefits of strawberry consumption, including prevention of inflammation disorders and oxidative stress, reduction of obesity related disorders and heart disease risk, and protection against various types of cancer.

2. Apples

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Salma also poses with apples. According to the US Department of Agriculture health benefits commonly associated with apples include moderating blood sugar levels and blood pressure, boosting vitamin C, reducing cholesterol, supporting brain function, and promoting good health.

3. Cherry Tomatoes

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Salma also appreciates cherry tomatoes. The US Department of Agriculture cites animal studies showing that tomatoes may help reduce the prevalence of chronic illnesses like prostate and liver cancer. “It has been thought that compounds naturally produced by tomatoes are responsible for these effects. After absorption from a meal, many of the chemical compounds found in tomato fruits travel to the liver, where they are metabolized. Some compounds remain for some time, while others are quickly removed from the body,” they explain.

4. Lemon

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Salma is one of the many stars who loves lemon juice. How does the citrus help your health? One study found that eating lemons, containing lemon polyphenols (LPP), throughout your life, may have anti-aging benefits. And, drinking a glass of lemon water in the morning may help with digestion, prevent oxidation, and may aid in weight loss, per the Cleveland Clinic.

5. She Eats Fruits and Veggies for Breakfast

Salma has revealed that her meals are filled with fruits and veggies. One of her specialties? A unique "breakfast special"—basically a chopped up salad of papaya, blueberries, mango, strawberries, pomegranate seeds, celery, red pepper, and cucumber, atop almond and coconut butter and yogurt. "It doesn’t sound like it tastes great but it’s delicious,” she exclaimed on Instagram.

6. She Also Makes Beauty Treatments From Fruits and Veggies

Salma also uses produce to make beauty treatments, telling Buzzfeed that she relies on a few key ingredients to keep her hair glassy, but “they’re very stinky.” “Anything that’s greasy is actually really good for your hair,” she explained, recommending avocado, coconut oil and even egg yolks and even one popular condiment. “Mayo is really good for your hair!” she said. Another go-to? “Apple cider vinegar is good for you in many ways,” she said.

Salma Hayek is in vacation mode! The sizzling hot star flaunts her fabulous figure at 55 in a black swimsuit in her latest social media post. “Ready for the week,” she captioned the gorgeous Instagram snap of herself, standing in paradise. How does the gorgeous actress stay fit and looking forever young? Read on to see 5 ways 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 Embraces Her Age

Salma is growing older and embracing her age. "You can kick a-- at any age," she said during an appearance on Red Table Talk. "You can hold your own at any age, you can dream at any age, you can be romantic at any age. We have the right to be loved for who we are at the place that we are. We're not just here to make babies, we're not just here to baby the man. We're not just here to service everything and everyone around us and then when the kids go away ... it's almost like expiration date for the eggs means an expiration date for you as a woman. It's a misunderstanding that has been going around for centuries.

2. She Doesn’t Break a Sweat

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In an interview with People Salma admitted she doesn’t have the “discipline” to wake up and break a sweat. “‘I don’t have time to exercise, I am working,” she said. Instead, she does restorative yoga. “I work with a woman in London who taught me how to hold my body in a way where the muscles are activated all day long,” she explained. “So even when you brush your teeth, you’re working the muscles,” she continued. “She taught me to tone my muscles without clenching them. You relax them and focus on the parts that need to be used, but never with tension. If you’re aware of your body, you’d be surprised by the effect it can have.”

3. She Walks Her Dogs

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Another way Salma stays fit? Walking her dogs. “This is my version of exercise and these are my #dogs coaches ... These are my trainers!” she captioned an Instagram post of herself taking her dogs out for a stroll.

4. Meditation Helps Her Lose Weight

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How does Salma look so great? “I don't think I am some hot tamale, but I know that for my age, for the lifestyle that I lived, I'm not doing too badly. And I attribute all of this to meditation," she told InStyle. She uses breathing techniques she learned to treat lower back pain. "It makes you experience your body with a lightness that's really delicious and satisfying. With the breathing and the going inside, you explore your body in a different way, and you learn not to go crazy with the expectations."

5. She Doesn’t Diet

You won’t find Salma starving herself. “I don't like to diet and I'm not good at it,” she wrote on her website. Instead, she fuels up on fruit, veggies, and leans meats and fish. She also loves juice. “When I feel stressed, I turn to food for comfort,” she continued. “After doing a juice cleanse, I'm motivated to eat healthier and not emotionally. 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.”

Salma Hayek isn’t afraid of showing off her figure. She recently enjoyed a day at the beach, and made sure to look amazing. Hayek shared some new photos from the day on Instagram. In one, she enjoyed a margarita on the beach. She captioned that post, “Margaritas taste better in Mexico.” In another photo, she drunk from a coconut by the pool.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Salma Hayek stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Worked Hard

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In an interview with GQ, Hayek talked about how she was typecast in the past. She says that she was only given sexy roles, and worked hard for people to see her as more than one thing. “I’m at a place in my life where I don’t think my sexuality is the only thing that’s appreciated anymore,” she says. “But if it was, I wouldn’t care, because I've built enough respect around me from the people that really matter that I feel seen beyond that.”

2. She Feels Lucky

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Hayek is very grateful for her life, and talked about this in an interview with Holmes Place. “Well, I feel very lucky. I think I have achieved a lot of things at my age. I think I am very, very, lucky because I found love. You know, I think this is number one, the greatest achievement is that I found a fantastic partner to share my life with that I am still in love with, and that supports me and inspires me to grow. I also think I am so lucky because I was able to have a child. Because I had my child late in my life and it was possible that I couldn’t and I had my child. Also, he (François-Henri Pinault) had three other children, and I love children. I feel very lucky to have four children, a big family, and that I have a career...still. They told me I was never going to be able to work here, and for sure even for the women who are able to work here that they expire at age thirty.”

3. She Stands Up For Others

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Hayek isn’t afraid to stand up for herself or others. She opened up to Town & Country Magazine about the racism she and her husband have faced. “A lot of people are very shocked that I married who I married. And some people are even intimidated now by me. But it’s another way of showing racism. They can’t believe this Mexican ended up in the life that she has, and they’re uncomfortable around me.”

4. She’s Observent

Hayek talked about why she was drawn to acting to Town & Country Magazine. “I’m very hard to put in a box,” Hayek says. “It’s hard to understand who I am for them. And maybe it’s the wrong thing, but to study human behavior is what attracts me to acting most. And I find I don’t judge it—I just observe it.”

5. She Does Restorative Yoga

In an interview with People, Hayek revealed some of her wellness secrets. She says that she worked with an expert to help with her posture and teach her restorative yoga. “She taught me to tone my muscles without clenching them. You relax them and focus on the parts that need to be used, but never with tension. If you’re aware of your body, you’d be surprised by the effect it can have.”