With abs like that andtighten upper armsJennifer Aniston certainly doesn't look like she's in her 50s. The “Friends” actress says that while she tries to eat healthy and get enough exercise, one simple, healthy habit has had the biggest impact:The interval fast, also called intermittent fasting.
Which interval fasting for women over 50?
In an interview with Radio Times promoting her Apple TV+ show The Morning Show, Aniston, 52, revealed that intermittent fasting has changed her life. Specifically, she practicesthe 16:8 version. “I’m skipping breakfast,” she said. “I have noticed a big difference when I don't eat solid food for 16 hours.”
How does intermittent fasting 16/8 work for Jennifer Aniston?
The principle of this diet is that you eat in an eight-hour window of the day and in the restFasting for 16 hours(does not eat any food). Not eating for 16 hours may seem a little daunting, but you have to remember that you'll be sleeping for some of that time. So if Aniston eats dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., she won't eat again until 11 a.m. the next day. Proponents of intermittent fasting claim that this method improves brain functionStrengthen immune system, can increase blood sugar and cholesterol levels and help you lose weight.
During the eating window of a 16:8 diet there isno strict rules, how many calories you can consume or which foods you should eat. However, Aniston told Elle magazine that she eats mostly nutrient-dense, whole foods like fruits and vegetables, a balanced mix of proteins, unrefined carbohydrates and heart-healthy fats. She doesn't limit any foods completely, but she does limit processed foods and added sugars.
Celery juice as a health elixir
Jennifer Aniston added that despite the morning fasta glass of celery juicedrinks. There aren't manyscientific evidence for this, but many celebrities claim that the trendy drink fights inflammation and improves gut health. Some argue that celery juice technically breaks a fast, but this is controversial. It definitely doesn't hurt Aniston.
As for the rest of her wellness routine, Aniston told the magazine that shelikes to start their day healthy.She wakes up around 9 a.m., drinks a cupwarm water with lemon, followed by her celery juice, and does a mid-morning workout. She makes sure she gets enough sleep every night and she is a big fan ofCollagen powder, which she says has improved her gut, hair and skin health. With habits like these, we can understand why she looks so fabulous!
