Real Housewives star Luann de Lesseps reveals her top three tips for staying fit at 59

“Real Housewives of New York City” star Luann de Lesseps shared her surprising secrets for staying fit at 59.During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the TV personality and cabaret performer, who recently launched her new Countess Cabaret Tour, revealed her top three tips for maintaining a svelte physique.“You should not drink while you eat,” de Lesseps said, citing health and wellness advice she received during stays at Austrian spas.“People are drinking cold drinks while they eat.And what happens is digestion starts in the mouth.

That’s why we salivate because, like when we’re hungry, you think — the burn — the digestive juices are already going.So, the most important thing is to chew a lot while you eat.

Pay attention to that.And don’t drink while you’re eating.“Europeans are thinner because they sip wine,” de Lesseps added.

“They don’t drink big, cold drinks.That’s not their thing.

And this is a very key thing in order to stay in good shape.Drink water 20 minutes before you eat or drink — whatever you want to drink.

But 20 minutes before you eat and 20 minutes after.So, not while [eating] because it waters down your digestive enzymes and juices that metabolize your food.”De Lesseps also advised people to practice portion control to avoid overeating and incorporate intermittent fasting into their diet regimens. “In America, we eat a lot.

We get big portions.So, it’s about portion control as well,” she explained.

“And eating slowly.And when you eat slowly, you don’t eat as much because it takes time for your brain to register that you have actually kind of had enough.“So, it’s taking time to eat and taking your time and eating slowly and chewing well,” de Lesseps added.

“And, this way, you feel satiated.And a lot of people just skip over that point and just eat everything.“And, you know, listen, I’m guilty of the same thing sometimes,” she added.

“But that’s how I stay fit.”Th...