Do you ever look at a person over the years and wonder how it is that they never seem to age? Born in 1964, Lenny Kravitz, the four-time Grammy-winning rockstar, actor, father, and record producer is one of those people who looks decades younger than he is. How does he maintain his youthful appearance, according to the musician he cultivates a mindful lifestyle to defy the typical signs of aging.
The 60-year-old legend and self-professed vegan has a chiseled physique with six-pack abs, well-defined arms, and skin as smooth as silk that has definitely been defying the signs of aging. Lenny Kravitz seems to have found the perfect mix of diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices which were described in a YouTube video which could help people cultivate their own youthful appearance and astounding vigor well into their golden years.
Mostly plant-based diet
Lenny Kravitz follows a mostly vegan diet, and for his nutrition, he grows his own produce in his garden in the Bahamas. He makes sure to include lots of raw unprocessed whole fruits and vegetables in his diet, along with whole seeds, nuts, and other nutrient-dense whole foods to support optimal health and well-being.
To start his day with breakfast, Lenny Kravitz often enjoys freshly made smoothies with mangos, berries, and bananas that he blends with coconut water or almond milk for a nice creamy texture. Some days he opts for something more substantial, like oats with chia seeds, almond milk, fresh whole fruit, and raw vegan granola paired with coconut yogurt.
When it is lunchtime he reaches for salads with a variety of fruits and vegetables tossed in that is topped with a homemade salad dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and a combination of spices. On days when he is a little more hungry, Lenny Kravitz says that he enjoys raw vegan sushi rolls that are filled with cucumber, and avocado with fresh herbs and spices.
When it is time for supper, Lenny Kravitz says that he often prefers to eat more substantial hearty dishes such as raw vegan zucchini lasagna topped with cashew cheese, or soups made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices. Having his own garden helps him to make large meals at dinner with whole fresh nutrient-dense foods.
There is actually a good deal of research to back up Lenny Kravitz’s choice to lead a mostly vegan lifestyle. Plant-based diets have been associated with a number of benefits such as a reduced risk of heart disease, and weight management, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol control.
Additionally, eating a raw whole food mostly vegan food helps to preserve much of his dietary nutrient intake as cooking vegetables can cause a significant loss in nutrient content. By eating this kind of diet, he is maximizing the nutritional benefits he obtains from every meal which is most likely contributing to maintaining his youthful vigor.
Staying active and regular exercise
Lenny Kravitz makes time to stay physically active, engaging in outdoor activities like paddleboarding, cycling, and taking long walks around his island home where he also maintains a weightlifting routine. He understands that staying active is a vital component of his health-conscious routine and enjoys spending a lot of time outside which helps to keep him fit while providing a mental and emotional boost as the opportunity allows him to connect with nature in the lush picturesque surroundings of the Bahamas.
His weightlifting routine focuses on timeless exercise routines that have been effective in countless people with rigorous training programs. Lenny Kravitz is not one to jump on bandwagons or follow trends, he would rather take a classic approach to exercise to ensure his cumulative strength-building, and improved endurance while promoting overall health and well-being.
He hits the gym every morning, including a cardio session, he also incorporates yoga into his routine to help maintain his flexibility and sense of calmness. Once in the gym, he heads to the equipment to do bench presses, hanging knee raises, dumbbell curls, and body weight squats which help him to stay in his stellar condition.
Positive mindset, rest, recover, and relax
His health-conscious positive mindset also includes taking the time to rest, recover, and smell the roses. Lenny Kravitz knows that getting adequate sleep and taking the time to rest is important to avoiding burnout and maintaining his youthful vitality.
With this in mind, he takes the time to rest, recover, and relax to avoid the detrimental effects of chronic stress on his vital organs that contribute to age-relating inflammation by incorporating yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises to ensure his recovery and overall body rejuvenation.
Lenny Kravitz is an example of aging gracefully
Lenny Kravitz’s lifestyle of healthy choices is based on his experiences and the positive results that they have achieved in his life. His anti-aging secrets are fairly straightforward and are likely to be effective for most people. His longevity-promoting choices involve eating nutrient-dense foods, avoiding processed foods and added sugars, staying active, enjoying nature, getting enough sleep, and managing stress. Perhaps if you take a few tips from him, you too could enhance your mental and physical well-being to age as gracefully as Lenny Kravitz is doing.
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https://www.instagram.com/lennykravitz/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxyQ3AVEY88
https://worldhealth.net/news/dont-forget-veggies/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9963093
https://lifestylemedicine.org/articles/benefits-plant-based-nutrition-obesity/
