Ageing might be inevitable, but looking your age doesn’t have to be, according to health sensation Gina Stewart.

Dubbed the “world’s hottest gran” Gina often gets mistaken for someone half her age and she credits her youthful appearance to five simple and affordable practices that she insists are crucial for her health and vitality. The 54-year-old Aussie gran-of-three swears by these methods to keep the years at bay.

Oranges are at the top of her list; Gina hails them as “anti-aging marvels”. Speaking to The Mirror month, she declared: “At 54 I’m not messing around. I’m still young enough to shape up and look good, take care of myself and I’m old enough to know better.”

You can grab oranges for a mere 30p at Tesco, and Gina munches on them regularly because they’re packed with vitamin C, which is vital for collagen production, keeping skin supple and potentially reducing wrinkles. The NHS also recognises the citrus fruit’s benefits in “helping to project cells and keeping them healthy” and in “maintaining healthy skin, vessels, bones and cartilage”.

Oranges, with their citric acid, are not just for snacking – they’re reportedly champions at exfoliating skin and breaking up dark spots, reports Surrey Live.

Not only do they perk up your circulation and dial down inflammation, but they also keep your peepers looking perky, according to Harvard boffins who reckon the anti-inflammatory gold in oranges is fab for fending off chronic conditions.

The influencer meanwhile, who swears by enjoying her oranges au naturel, added to oatmeal, yoghurt or blitzed into smoothies, enthused: “By incorporating oranges into your daily diet or skincare routine, you can enjoy these powerful anti-aging benefits, giving your skin a radiant glow and your body the vitality it needs to thrive. A simple habit like eating an orange daily could be your best kept secret.”

And if you’re thinking that Gina’s youthful image is all down to a stint in a cosmetic clinic, think again. The gran, who shot to fame in 2019 following a bid in a Maxim modelling event, has been adamant about staying natural, revealing: “I don’t mess with my face. I’ve had no Botox, no filler, and no surgery.”

But don’t assume her strategy stops there. Keeping hydrated is another cornerstone of her health regime, and she never skips her daily dose of coconut water, particularly after sweating it out during exercise.

She revealed: “I exclusively drink filtered water from a BPA-free bottle, occasionally enjoying chamomile or green tea for its antioxidant”I [also] end my showers with a cold blast to tighten and refresh my skin.”

In addition to the cold shower finish, Gina also moisturises her entire body daily. She uses rose hip oil for her face and caster oil for her neck and eye areas. Coconut water is packed with electrolytes that could help with muscle cramps after exercise and includes potassium, magnesium, calcium and sodium. It also contains vitamin C but it may not be suitable for everyone. Those with kidney disease, high blood pressure or high sodium levels should consult with healthcare professionals before adding it to their diet.

Another unexpected 30p snack that Gina swears by is the humble lemon. She even uses the citrus fruit as an alternative to traditional deodorant.

Speaking to the Daily Star, she explained: “I use it as an underarm deodorant and lemons last more than 24 hours better than any deodorant on the market. They give me a complete 24-hour protection without odour and it is 100% natural protection. It is one of the key things for my health and fitness and skin especially and I’d recommend others to do the same because lemons have numerous health benefits.”

Gina, who embraced motherhood at 19, doesn’t just swipe lemons for her daily Nivea, she also blitzes a couple into her morning smoothies. She’s big on lemon water too, praising its high vitamin content and low calorie count.

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Besides these citrus habits, Gina swears by a decent night’s sleep, aiming for seven to eight hours of kip each night to maintain her glowing appearance.

And it seems she might be onto something, as Dr Naheed Ali has warned about the dangers of consistently getting less than six hours of slumber to Reach PLC, highlighting the long-term impact of sleep deprivation on mental and physical health. Dr Ali said: “Getting less than six hours of sleep a night might not seem like a huge deal at first. But over time, it can take a serious toll on your mind and body.”

He elaborated on how vital sleep is for the body’s recovery process, saying: “Sleep is when your body really does its best repair work, and therefore cutting it short leaves you running on empty and struggling in ways you might not even realise are connected to your lack of shut-eye.”

Detailing the potential consequences, Dr Ali continued: “Your brain feels it initially. Memory gets unreliable, focus waivers, and decision-making becomes much harder. You’re also more irritable, less productive, and prone to stress.”

The potential spiral into more severe conditions such as anxiety or depression was not overlooked, with a warning of the cumulative physical ailments starting with a weakened immune system leading to an increased craving for junk food, which may exacerbate issues like weight gain and heightened risk of heart problems.

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