The Secret Behind This 78-Year-Old’s Youthful Looks

It’s hard to believe that Mimi Kirk is almost 79 years old. She radiates health from the inside out, and has previously been voted as PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian Over 50. She’s also the author of two books, Live Raw and Live Raw Around The World.

Enjoying lunch at the ever beautiful Cap Rocat Hotel. #caprocat #livnglife #beautifulplaces

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The Californian beauty revealed that the secret behind her youthful glow is a raw vegan diet that she adopted about ten years ago. “I accredit this youthful look and spirit not only to my attitude, but really to my way of eating which is a raw vegan – plant based lifestyle,” she wrote on her blog.

At age 77 I'm thankful to be on the Cover of Vegan Lifestyle Magazine and a 14 page spread inside.

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“Honestly I feel ageless. I don’t even think about age. When I awake I just feel healthy and energetic,” she told i Nourish Gently.

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Mimi advises to give up processed foods, focus on a plant-based diet and to exercise daily. “Stretch your body daily, take deep breaths, go out in nature as much as possible and drink lots of water,” she told i Nourish Gently. “Get eight hours sleep. Give and receive love, be kind to everyone.”

Kirk believes that this healthy lifestyle has slowed down her own cell ageing process, and has not had Botox or plastic surgery. She also shared her beauty tips, which includes her raw vegan diet, as well as using natural beauty products such as coconut oil.

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