To have a fit figure at the age of 70, billionaire Elon Musk’s mother eats lots of fruits and fiber, has small dinners and avoids negative diets.

At the age of 74, technology billionaire Elon Musk’s mother, former sports swimsuit supermodel Maye Musk, still maintains a slim and healthy figure. In addition to wearing glamorous outfits, she is also a licensed dietitian, with two master’s degrees in dietetic science and nutrition.

Ms. Musk wrote a book about aging called A Woman Makes a Plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty, and Success, revealing daily foods to eat for a healthy and toned body.

She does not believe in fasting or skipping meals to lose weight, because it causes a decrease in energy. “Eat regularly, plan your meals and don’t eat junk food,” she said, advocating menu planning for meals. This is also the job she has done for more than 45 years. She believes that without a clear plan, the process of losing weight or keeping fit and maintaining weight will easily “derail”.

For breakfast, Mrs. Musk eats bread, eggs, tomatoes and mushrooms. She often uses fresh, homemade whole grain bread, then spreads a little butter on top and eats it with scrambled eggs, tomatoes and mushrooms.

“I never skip breakfast, otherwise I’ll be hungry before 10 a.m. and eat everything in front of me,” she said.

At noon, she often eats a salad with a variety of vegetables, including romaine lettuce, carrots, green onions, tomatoes, onions and green beans. She likes many types of beans, especially peas.

Billionaire Elon Musk and his mother Maye Musk at the 2022 Met Gala in New York. Photo: Film Magic

When she goes out to dinner, she usually orders steak or fish, not dessert. She thinks portions in America are too large and usually takes about two-thirds home and eats the rest the next day. She also advises people to eat dinner in small portions to feel hungrier in the morning – the most important meal of the day.

If she has dinner at home, she makes soup with 15 types of beans and lots of vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, tomatoes and fresh vegetables. Then, she added black brown rice and divided the soup into containers and put it in the freezer.

Mrs. Musk especially likes to eat fresh fruit, including apples, pears, and grapes. In a YouTube video, she said fruits are like candy, which can satisfy her sweet tooth without making her gain weight.

However, she doesn’t like drinking fruit juices because they don’t have fiber. According to experts, compared to fruits in their original form, juice has a high sugar content, low fiber content, and is not filling.

Musk also opposes negative dieting methods. She believes many people misunderstand the popular gluten-free diet.

“Gluten is a protein found in wheat and rye. You think eating a pizza makes you tired because it contains a lot of gluten? No, you’re tired because you ate a whole pizza.” , she said, adding that this regimen is only suitable for patients with gluten intolerance. For people who easily gain weight or have bloating, she recommends not eating too much.

Mrs. Musk’s philosophy on maintaining beauty in old age is confidence. “If anyone makes you feel bad about your age, say goodbye to them. You don’t need that person in your life,” she said.