Miranda Kerr on Nutrition

Miranda Kerr, an Australian supermodel who fascinated many people with her captivating blue eyes, cute dimples and amazing figure, talked about  the importance of healthy eating. She believes that it is the first step to looking good and feeling good about yourself.

Miranda tells E! how she maintains her amazing body.

"The first step is eating healthy," Miranda told me. "I predominantly eat organic when I can. I eat extremely healthy because when I do, I have more energy."

Her favorite healthy foods are spinach, avocado, lots of greens and broccoli. And guess what? This Victoria's Secret angel does splurge sometimes. She says, "I'm pretty much 80% healthy, 20% indulgent, because I don't believe in depriving yourself."

As for fitness, she does yoga, Pilates, and low-resistance weight training. Then she added, "I also like to go on the stepping machine if I'm a hotel and I can't get outside."

Here's a video of Miranda sharing her beauty secrets and talking about nutrition.

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Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat Healthy

Summer is going to be over soon and the kids are back to school. As a child, I remember my mom waking up early in the morning to pack a healthy lunch for me and my brother. And if I were to be a mom, I'll definitely do the same thing. So, I totally understand how important it is for moms that their kids eat healthy in school.

However, I am also aware how challenging it is to get the children to eat healthy even at home. How much more if they're in school? Moms will never know what happens in the cafeteria (lunch swaps or foods thrown to the trash can). If children don't like what's in their lunchbox, they're not going to eat it. And they will find ways not to leave an evidence of an uneaten food.

If it is important for you to get your kids to eat healthy and nutritious food and make it their habit, the following tips would be very helpful.

An Egg A Day Is Okay

Eggs have gotten a bad rap because of their yolks that are known to be rich in fat and cholesterol. We've been told to avoid them because foods that contain cholesterol increase our risk of heart disease. That's why many health conscious people have switched to egg-substitute products. With the promise of "zero cholesteterol" on the labels of these products, no wonder people buy it.

The truth is, foods that trigger inflammation in the body are sugars, refined grains, trans fats and other processed foods. Dietary cholesterol is not the major source of many health issues. And definitely, eggs are not the real problem. In fact, eggs are a good source of healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals that will support your body's health and is guaranteed safe to eat.

Avocados For A Flat Belly

I've heard and read articles about avocados being able to help lose belly fat and boy, was I glad to see them in the market!

Here's how the avocado works to help you lose that belly bulge:

• Avocado is rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat responsible for reducing cholesterol and risks of heart diseases.


• Blood sugar peaks signal your body to store fat around your midsection, while monounsaturated fats, found heavily in avocados, stop this.

And guess what? It does not only remove the heavy bulge you can see around your waist, also the dangerous fat stored in your intestines.

But really, who would've thought that the answer to a flat belly is fat? That's why I don't blame people if they don't buy it.

As for me, I'm already starting to choose the kinds of healthy fats I can safely eat. It's not about "low fat" anymore, but going for the "good fat," instead.

Having an avocado for a snack or dessert is a yummy way to begin a flat belly diet, don't you think?

Here's more! I learned from a friend that avocado is called butter pear in India. Why not? It's texture is butter-y and it is shaped like a pear. Must be a British thing! :)

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