Mom, grandma and business icon Martha Stewart has so much on her plate, you might be wondering, “When does she sleep?” Turns out, she only sleeps for a short time, and somewhat begrudgingly … one of many fascinating tidbits she shared in a conversation with Dr. Oz.
On a 2021 episode ofThe Dr. Oz Show, Stewart video-chatted from her kitchen to reveal her secrets for looking—and feeling—far younger than her 81 years. (No, that’s not a typo—she turned 81 in August!)
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Stewart cites her curiosity and overall healthy habits as the two keys to her timeless nature. Since this isn’t the first time—and won’t be the last—Stewart has been asked this, she penned a book in 2013 calledLiving the Good Long Lifeto share her strategies for thinking, acting and feeling decades younger.
“It’s exercise, it’s good diet, a modicum amount of sleep,” Stewart says, admitting that “I don’t find sleep so interesting, but I know it’s healthy and important.”
Most importantly, Stewart says, she tries to keep her brain active. So before she even whips up a batch of her signature fluffy scrambled eggs or pours a cup of coffee, “The first thing I do in the morning is a crossword puzzle to make sure I can still remember words,” Stewart laughs, part joking but honestly answering—and recognizing the reality ofdementia riskas we age. “I’m very busy and I just want to keep that vitality going.”
Toreduce stress, Stewart opts for another provendementia-fighting activityfor about 30 minutes at a time: “I take a walk. I really enjoy the outdoors … at night I watch a good movie,” she says, or she chats with friends on the phone.
As far as her dailylongevity-minded menu, “I start my day religiously with my own homemade green juice that includes vegetables that come from my own greenhouse.” (Psst … wefound the recipe here!)
The rest of her day includes:
When she dines out with friends, Stewart admits that she loosens the reins and enjoys some bread and butter, but at home, she sticks to pretty much the same routine each day. (P.S. Martha, we adore your hydration habit, but would love to see you pump up the fruit, protein, calories and fat in your menu. A few servings of whole grains throughout the day, hummus and nuts with lunch and some fruit with your oats would make this meal plan beautifully well-balanced and great fuel forall of your gardeningand entrepreneur activities.)
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