Drinks Celebrities Credited For Their Long Lives

For better or worse, people love to take health advice from celebrities. Maybe it's because of their success and fame, or perhaps their beauty. Either way, the world tends to see them as paragons of health and wellness. Over the years, celebrities of all kinds have gone on record talking about which drinks they consume religiously to aid their health or lengthen their lives. While none are exactly what you'd call the fountain of youth, there are some drinks that can definitely add a small boost to your health.

From green tea to vodka, there are all kinds of beverages that celebrities swear by for one reason or another. Some claim they help aid weight loss, while others help simply by offering a bit of relaxation at the end of a long day. Either way, there are some surprising (and not-so-surprising) drinks that the stars drink to consume as their own personal elixirs of life.

The benefits of apple cider vinegar have been known throughout the world even before man knew the exact ways that it worked. Modern studies have linked consuming apple cider vinegar to everything from lowering blood glucose levels to killing dangerous food-borne bacteria before it has a chance to cause you harm. Numerous celebrities have spoken publicly about their habit of consuming straight apple cider vinegar for all kinds of health benefits. Everyone from Katy Perry to Scarlett Johansson enjoys apple cider vinegar as part of their regular health routine.

While there are many proven health benefits of apple cider vinegar, there are a few myths surrounding it that won't go away. One, in particular, is that it can cause weight loss. In more than one study, apple cider vinegar did nothing to aid weight loss in any significant way that a regular exercise routine and healthy diet couldn't.

We all know about Beyonce and lemonade, but what about lemon water? The A-list star turned heads in her 2006 role in the movie "Dreamgirls" where she had to lose 20 pounds to in two weeks (which we don't recommend replicating as that can be very dangerous; consult your doctor if you're looking to lose weight). She credited her rapid weight loss to the master cleanse, a diet that revolves mostly around drinking a concoction made mostly of lemon water. She's such a fan of the drink, that she has now invested in a bottled lemon water company called Lemon Perfect, notes Billboard.

Lemon water contains key nutrients like vitamin C and has very little sugar. In addition, replacing snacks and unhealthy drinks with lemon water can eliminate some toxins from the diet. While some calorie restriction has been proven to be beneficial, a well-balanced diet is still the main recommendation by most health organizations. For a simple swap, try trading your morning orange juice for a tall glass of water with a few slices of lemon.

The benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables are well known to benefit health and increase longevity. It can be hard to get in all those servings in a day, so juicing has become increasingly popular in recent years. Several celebrities swear by green juice to keep them looking and feeling younger. Goldie Hawn drinks green juice every day, according to People, and Debra Messing claims that she skips working out and doesn't feel so bad because she starts "every day with a huge glass of green juice with kale, spinach, ginger, lemon and celery," (via People).

Even culinary master Martha Stewart likes her green juice. In a video posted to TikTok, Martha credits green juice as her real secret to looking good at her age. Green juices are easy to create at home and can be made using just a few staple ingredients you might already have at home, like cucumber, apple, and kale. For a spicy and sweet version, try this recipe for a green juice that has serrano chile.

The famous German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld left an indelible mark on the fashion industry and the world. He worked as a designer right up until his death at the age of 85. While the secret to his ability to remain successful at such an advanced age may always be a mystery, he did credit a strict diet as the source of his energy.

Lagerfeld doesn't drink any coffee or tea but does drink soda, including up to 10 Diet Cokes a day, according to The Cut. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, the designer claims he drinks Diet Coke "from the minute [he gets] up to the minute [he goes] to bed." There might be something to the whole Diet Coke thing, as a Michigan woman told Time Magazine that the secret to her 104 years of age was consuming at least one Diet Coke per day. Studies haven't found any specific link between diet soda and health, though. In fact, they've found the opposite, so take that with a grain of salt.

Long heralded for its antioxidant-rich properties and anti-inflammatory nature, turmeric is more than just the tasty spice that gives curry its signature color. Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic medicine and in Indian culture for thousands of years. In recent years, many celebrities in the Western world have taken to consuming turmeric lattes (also known as "golden milk") for health and wellness. According to Hello Magazine, everyone from Victoria Beckham to Sir Michael Caine consumes this frothy beverage.

Turmeric lattes provide a welcome alternative to caffeine-laden beverages like coffee and matcha. Even wellness champion Gwyneth Paltrow approves of this drink, which she recommends making with almond milk, ginger, and coconut sugar, according to Goop. You don't have to consume turmeric as a drink to get the health benefits and any recipe including the root will pass on the vital nutrients. While freshly juiced turmeric is more potent, the powdered form also has plenty of healthful properties.

The great Angela Lansbury recently passed away at the ripe age of 96 after a long and active career in film, theater, and television. Staying active so late in life can only be the result of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. While we know that longevity mostly comes down to genes, as well as diet and exercise, there is one drink that the star credited specifically to her long life. Lansbury told Express in 2018 that one of the secrets to her long life has been "a glass of wine and.. a lot of vitamins."

The Mayo Clinic has stated that there is a link between consuming red wine and a lowered risk of heart disease. While this correlation isn't fully understood, it's believed that the antioxidants in the wine raise levels of good cholesterol. Of course, too much of a good thing can actually have the opposite effect, and overconsumption can have far more negative associations than positive ones.