Elle Macpherson’s age-defying beauty secrets

1. Exercising 5 times a week

Dubbed "The Body" in the 1990s, Elle Macpherson maintains her dream physique through a rigorous exercise routine. She trains five times per week, normally outdoors, doing a range of activities including paddle boarding, snorkeling, running, rock climbing, swimming, yoga and boxing. Her advice is to stick to a routine and decide on your day’s session depending on how you feel when you wake up.

2. Sticking to an alkaline diet

“I’m vegan at the moment and follow an alkaline diet of organic, seasonal whole foods,” Elle Macpherson declared in a recent interview with Goop. “Because different greens provide different benefits, I eat a wide variety.”* The golden rule? Be attentive to your own body and opt for alkaline foods that are rich in nutrients to stay on top form all day. The supermodel added via Instagram that “too much processed food, sugar, caffeine, meat and alcohol can leave you with an acidic gut – the cause of inflammation, weight gain, susceptibility to illness, fatigue, headaches, insomnia and bloating. My nutritional Doctor Dr Laubscher explains our healthy bodies were designed to function in an alkaline state. Many big and small health issues are associated with an acidic body - low energy, weight gain, craving carbs and sugar may all mean you're acidic.” Her recipe for the best alkaline smoothie contains banana, nectarine, 1 scoop of Super Elixir Vanilla Protein, two teaspoons of Super Elixir Alkalising Greens, spinach and almond milk.

3. Dietary supplements

Alongside her nutritionist Simone Laubsche, Elle Macpherson has created a miracle powder called The Super Elixir which combines no less than 45 natural ingredients, including Chinese herbs, fruit and vegetables. The Australian star opts for two spoonfuls, three times a day, usually with coconut water, to restore the acido-basic balance of the body while giving back a real shot of energy and skin radiance. Kate Moss is also a total addict.

4. 3 litres of water per day

Elle drinks 3 litres of water per day. This ensures total hydration, healthy skin and hair, and a Olympic energy levels, all while eliminating toxins.

5. The 80/20 method

The idea is simple: to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we should be conscious of exercise and diet for 80% of the time, leaving the remaining 20% to let go and relax. "Pure alkaline would be too tricky,"* Laubscher explains, "It's about trying to have whole foods that come from nature. We can't all live on smoothies, we can't all do yoga 24/7 and hold down a job." With this in mind, it’s hardly surprising that the nutritionist is so popular with celebrities, including Kate Moss.

6. Exfoliation

Elle Macpherson’s secret for incredibly smooth skin? Exfoliate your face every day and your body twice a day with a brush. As well as stimulating blood flow, exfoliation removes dead skin and deep-cleans. After that, slather your body in coconut oil.

7. Maintain a morning routine

The star wakes up at 5am each day. After 45 minutes of exercise she meditates, to calm herself and get in the right mindset of the day. To jump-start her metabolism and slowly wake up her body, she drinks a large glass of warm water infused with lemon and apple cider vinegar.

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