Gisele Bündchen's Six Clean-Eating Rules

With her own organic vegetable garden, greens at every meal and a strict cleanse twice a year, Gisele Bündchen is the ultimate healthy-living guru. For Vogue Paris, the supermodel and her family's nutritionist and chef, Allen Campbell, lift the lid on the dietary regime that helps Gisele maintain her reputation as the cleanest-living model in the world.

(Rules 1 ) A vitamin-packed breakfast
To kick off the day with a flying start, the Bündchen family eat a breakfast packed with fresh fruit and vegetables. "Around 6am, we face the day head-on with a glass of warm water and pressed lemon to balance the body's alkaline levels and kick-start the digestive system. We'll follow this up with a revitalizing herbal juice and super-vitamin smoothie, made in a blender with organic fruits. Later in the morning, we'll have brunch with fresh fruit, eggs, avocados, gluten-free bread and coconut butter. At the weekends, Tom likes to indulge in oatmeal pancakes and my son, Benny, loves them."

(Rules 2 ) Plenty of fruits and vegetables
As well as juices and smoothies, Gisele likes to make seasonal fruit platters to snack on, combining a variety of fruits in small quantities to ensure as many vitamins as possible. From strawberries and raspberries to blackberries, blueberries and kiwis, the supermodel sources all these ingredients from her very own organic vegetable garden.

(Rules 3 ) Superfood meals
Eighty percent of the family's diet is composed of organic vegetables and wholegrains, namely brown rice, quinoa, millet and beans which are cooked in natural coconut oil. On top of this, food products containing white sugar and white flour are banned from the house. "Today, I love the principle that 'the body is like a temple', and that by loving and nourishing our bodies, we can improve how we feel. My favorite homemade recipe is a dish split into seven portions, with kale, broccoli, quinoa, avocado, beetroot, sweet potato and cherry tomatoes. It works just as well for lunch as it does for the afternoon or during a hectic evening."

(Rules 4 ) Red meat in moderation
"We don't eat nearly as much red meat as we used to; maybe once a month now. We mainly eat fruit, vegetables, grains, seeds, nuts, fish and organic chicken." When the family do eat meat, it's lean meat: organic steak, duck and chicken. In terms of fish, family chef Allen mostly cooks wild salmon.

(Rules 5 ) Early dinner
Eating dinner between 5:30pm and 6pm allows you to have an early night, and gives your body plenty of time to digest your meal so that your stomach can rest while you sleep. By doing this, during the early hours your body will be light and cleansed. The supermodel has followed this routine for a long time, helping her maintain her envy-inducing lean, toned body from the moment she wakes up.

(Rules 6 ) A cleanse twice a year
A detox cure, as the seasons change.  "I try to pair my detox cure with a silent retreat, as it's the perfect way to put your body and mind at rest for a weekend. I feel like this physical and mental detox even helps to boost my immune system, as I never get sick anymore."

2 Weeks Clean-Eating Plan (Part 2)

Clean Eating Plan: Your Daily Rundown For Week 1 Shopping List
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B : Breakfast     L : Lunch     D : Dinner     S : Snack     T : Treat

Day 8 PREP
Rinse, drain, store all beans
Slice red bell peppers
Chop 1 onion
Quarter 1 onion
Slice fennel bulb
Chop 2 stalks celery
Chop 1 carrot
Cut 1 carrot into sticks
Cook quinoa
Roast veggies
Bake flourless brownie cake

STORE FOOD IN FRIDGE
FREEZE fish for day 13
FREEZE chicken for day 14

(Day 8)

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(Day 9)

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(Day 10)

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(Day 11)

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(Day 12)

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(Day 13)

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(Day 14)

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2 Weeks Clean-Eating Plan (Part 1)

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Start the New Year with a clean slate by following our Clean-Eating Plan, created by the registered dietitians of C&J Nutrition. It's two weeks long and couldn't be easier. We have printable shopping lists for each week and a handy rundown of what to make, save, and prep each day. The meals, snacks, and treats — yes, you can have a little something something daily to help keep you on track — focus on fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins.

Clean Eating Plan: Your Daily Rundown For Week 1 Shopping List
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B : Breakfast     L : Lunch     D : Dinner     S : Snack     T : Treat

PREP DAY ONE
Peel garlic
Slice peppers
Rinse, drain, store all beans
Chop red onion
Chop 3 carrots
Slice 1 carrot
Grate 1 carrot
Chop celery
Roast chickpeas
Chop yellow onion
Cook brown rice
Slice cucumbers
Cut cauliflower

(STORE FOOD IN FRIDGE)

(Day 1)

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(Day 2)

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(Day 3)

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(Day 4)

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(Day 5)

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(Day 6)

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(Day 7)

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PREP : SHOP FOT WEEK 2
Make breakfast bars

10 Reasons to Drink Coconut Water That You Probably Didn’t Know About

Coconut water, coconut milk and coconut oil are the products we often associate with palm trees and tropical climate. A lot has been written about coconut oil and its many health benefits as well as about coconut milk as a milk substitute, but now it’s time to focus on coconut water.

Coconut water is packed with nutrients that yield an array of health benefits. It is 95% water and is extracted from young coconuts. There is usually some soft meat on the inside walls of the coconut which you can happily spoon out and enjoy the jelly-like treat.

Drinking fresh coconut water was one of my favorite perks when visiting in Asia. I’ve soon learnt about different palm trees and different types of coconuts. Not every coconut is fit for drinking. It’s the immature green coconuts you want. Here are few benefits of drinking coconut water:

1. Prevents dehydration

Coconut water is great for rehydration: it’s refreshing, contains essential electrolytes, and is as close to sterile as you’ll get. It’s also ecological and a good alternative to bottled water, especially in places where you can’t drink tap water. Coconut water is a source of five important minerals: potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium and phosphorus. It can be a particularly suitable drink after you’ve done some strenuous exercise. If you’ve sweated a lot, add a pinch of Himalayan salt to coconut water and make it even more worthwhile.

2. Fuels the brain and muscles

Coconut water contains 295 mg of potassium, which means that one cup of this tropical drink has more potassium than a banana. Potassium regulates heartbeat and muscle function. The electrolytes facilitate nervous system functioning and nerve transmission as well as better cognitive functioning. You can find here more tips on how to improve your brain function naturally.

3. Is anti-aging

Now you know why coconut water is popular with Holywood divas. It’s been dubbed ‘the secret fountain of youth’. It contains a group of plant hormones called cytokinins, which are involved in the growth, development and aging of a plant. According to Journal of Anti-aging medicine, cytokinins have an anti-aging effect on human cells too. They prevent cells from undergoing degenerative changes. Dr. Bruce Fife, the author of Coconut Water for Health and Healing, claims that this cell regulation process can help prevent cancer, as mistakes in the cell development don’t happen. Find here more foods that protect against cancer development.

4. Aids Digestion

Coconut water is a digestive tonic. It has been used to treat different tropical ailments, including stomach flu, dysentery,constipation and parasites. It helps with food absorption and improves digestion via its bioactive enzymes. But it can have a laxative effect, so think before you drink lots of it.  Peppermint and chamomile as well as other herbs can also improve your digestion – you can get more information in my e-book The Herbal Remedies Guide which will help you to discover how to use herbal remedies effectively to heal away disease and illness.

5. Supports immune function

Coconut water boosts the immune system and helps fight infections. It contains Lauric acid – a medium-chain fatty acid -and is anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial. Three in one. Lauric acid has been found to be effective in treating candida albicans and fungal infections, hepatitis C, herpes and HIV. You can find more natural substances to improve your immune system in my previous article.

6. Benefits the heart and urinary tract

High levels of potassium in coconut water help prevent heart attacks and lower blood pressure. 71 percent of people who regularly drank coconut water, reduced their blood pressure through this practice. Coconut water can also help with kidney stones and is a diuretic. A hospital in the Philippines tried giving their urology patients coconut water two to three times a week. The result? Their kidney stones reduced in size and some didn’t need the surgery any longer. Certain types of berries can also be used effectively to fight urinary tract infection and you can read about them in my e-book  The Healing Berry Guide which will show you how to transform your health with berries.

7. Is rich in natural vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants and phytonutrients Coconut water contains a lot of B vitamins, minerals and trace elements, such as zinc, selenium, iodine and sulphur. It is an antioxidant and fights free radicals which cause many diseases, including cancer.

8. Is a low calorie drink

If you drink coconut water straight from the coconut, the caloric value is rather low – 46 calories per cup. Coconut water has a fifth of the sugar of some other fruit juices, but is still naturally pleasantly sweet – especially if you pick the right fruit. Still, one cup contains 6.3 grams of sugars, which is rather high. Also, some coconut-based drinks that are sold in the shops can have sugar added to them, so check the label if you’re worried about the sugar content. Overall, coconut water is a good alternative to high-calorie commercial drinks and can help you lose weight, as you’ll be consuming fewer calories than if you’d be drinking flavored sodas.

9. Alkalizes the body

If you are trying to alkalize your body, coconut water might be the perfect drink. It brings the pH of your body fluids down and can make you less acidic- thus less prone to diseases – in this increasingly acidic world.

10. Improves blood circulation

Coconut water has been used as a heart tonic. It strengthens the heart, reduces bad cholesterol levels, and prevents blood clot formation. This lowers your risk of heart attack and stroke. By improving blood circulation, coconut water also benefits diabetic patients and prevents complications that are related to poor blood flow, such as foot numbness and loss of vision. What’s more, coconut water is so similar to blood plasma in its chemical makeup it can help save lives. According to the UN, it has been used for emergency transfusions during wars and disasters – straight from the nut into the veins of wounded people.

As always, moderation applies. Although coconut water is very good for you, you don’t want to be overdoing it. Some sources warn it is rich in sugars and saturated fats, so you don’t want to be gulping it down in unrestricted quantities, or you might end up putting on weight. However, in moderation, coconut water should help you stay healthy, young and fit.

Model Detox Recipes - Part 1 ( International Version )

To keep in shape with a hectic schedule of shoots and shows, models ensure they have regular detox days. See some of their healthiest home recipes ......

Lara Stone's Recipes

Lara Stone confesses to giving in to temptation with fish & chips, candy and custard-covered chocolate desserts. To make up for her excesses, she schedules "healthy treat" weekends, during which she eats high-protein pancakes with berries and lentil salads -- all low fat of course.

Sam Rollinson's Recipes

Sam Rollinson makes a point of only eating healthy produce, making sure to give plenty of recommendations on her Instagram account and website http://modelmangetout.com/. A real goldmine of information for food lovers, here she shares her favorite New York health food destinations and plenty of delicious low-calorie recipes, which the model tries out herself, clearly enjoying herself with captions like "Our tea- delightful homemade sausage rolls" or "My new favourite breakfast treat my flatmate @dcopperman makes! Qnola! She even put my name on it!!"

Doutzen Kroes's Recipes

Via Instagram, Doutzen shares everything from photos of her gourmet brunches, to shots of her healthy chia seed, goji berry and almond milk breakfasts. When on the road, she uses flight time as the perfect opportunity to embark on a mini detox, choosing Innocent's apple, lemon and kiwi smoothie, which she shares with this Instagram shot captioned with: "So cute...trying to stay healthy in airports".

Karlie Kloss's Recipes

She's known for her gluten-free healthy Karlie's Kookies, sold at Momofoku Milk Bar in New York, but Karlie Kloss also shares Instagram images of her favorite super-healthy and quick-to-cook savory recipes. When she embarks on a detox day, the model chooses green juice from the famous Liquiteria in Chelsea. And, the proof is in this photo, captioned the "Best way to start the day? A nutritious delicious breakfast! 

Model detox Recipes - Part 2 (International Version)

Anja Rubik's Recipes

Between vacation photos and snaps of her latest fashion finds, Anja Rubik regularly posts images of her favorite detox dishes including oranges and figs from her garden, lentil salads, eggs and green vegetables, all of which she compensates with her guilty pleasure: eating peanut butter straight from the jar with a spoon.

Liu Wen's Recipes

To keep up with the pace on the runway without wavering, Liu Wen snacks on fruit and raw vegetables all day long. Meanwhile, when in New York she does a regular Liquiteria juice cleanse. The rest of the time, she makes a "giant green juice" at home, to drink before breakfast to rid her body of any toxins.

Miranda Kerr's Recipes

A few years ago, Miranda Kerr created an 100% organic skincare line, Kora Organics. Not surprising then that her diet fits in with her beauty regime, as she eats as naturally as possible, stocking up on soups and vegetable juices, all washed down with plenty of coconut water. At the last Kora Organics press conference, Miranda even kept guests hydrated with glasses of the fresh green juice straight from juicepress.

Malaika Firth's Recipes

What does the athletic model, seen in New Faces in Vogue Paris February, advise for a perfect body? Counterbalancing indulgences with healthy days filled with fresh salads - particularly her favorite caesar salad - vegetable juices and fresh fruit. A faultless plan.

Andreea Diaconu's Recipes

A real food lover, Andrea regularly shows her foodie side on Instagram, frequently posting snaps of her dishes, including those from detox days. The menu on those days includes plenty of grilled and steamed vegetables, mineral water and protein pancakes for a snack, with captions such as: "no croissants on set during LFW", "morning #healthy #breakfast for #fit #sugardetox for 6 hours... it's better than 3 macaroons an hour  #tripplanning  #healthy  #proteinpancakes #veggiemash"

Why Green Tea? (International Version)

Miranda is often quoted as a fan of drinking Green Tea for its numerous health and wellness benefits, but it's also one of the key ingredients she identified to be used in the KORA Organics range, along with Noni Fruit Extract, Rosehip Oil and Vitamins A, C & E.

Why Green Tea?

Green Tea is high in flavonoids, detoxifying, antibacterial and is a potent and prized antioxidant.

When applying powerful antioxidants to the skin through extracts such as Green Tea, they assist in neutralising the free radicals that cause damage to our skin.

Free radicals come from pollution and environmental factors such as smoke, smog, sunlight and are also caused by stress. They start a chain reaction and continue to damage cells unless neutralised by an antioxidant.

Whilst our bodies naturally create free radicals as well as antioxidants, we often have more free radicals than antioxidants, which is why we need to supplement internally and externally with antioxidants to keep our skin and body the healthiest it can be.

Curling up to a cup of green tea does a lot more than relax you, it's a great way to stay hydrated and get an antioxidant boost, we recommend you drink at least three cups a day to reap the benefits!