Madonna has fishy diet

2009-01-10 13:36

Los Angeles - Madonna has embarked on a salmon "retox" regime in January to "knock 12 years off her appearance".

The 50-year-old singer is so determined to make herself look younger she has enlisted the help of health experts who have devised a new programme for her packed with the oily fish.

"The new 'retox' means she has got a more cardio-intensive gym regime and a diet overhaul. She will also be eating a lot more salmon as it's got age-defying properties. Her aim is to knock 12 years off her appearance," a source revealed.

Last year, Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone - who wrote a book entitled Life With My Sister Madonna - alleged the singer had a facelift in a bid to maintain her youthful appearance.

When asked if he still recognised Madonna from the girl he grew up with, Christopher replied: "Not after the facelift."

"I do recognise her in some ways, but I think ultimately she is a lonely person. It is truly lonely at the top."

Blessed water

It has also previously been claimed Madonna spends $120 000 a year on bottles of specially blessed Kabbalah water, believed to have properties which keep the drinker looking fresh and young.

"Madonna drinks a lot of water - that's one of her fitness secrets. And Kabbalah water is the only stuff she will touch," a source close to Madonna said.

Madonna isn't the only celebrity obsessed with the healthy properties of salmon.

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher eats the fish every day because it keeps him trim.

"I'm always banging away at the fish man. My top three fish are salmon at number one, sea bass at two and sardines are third," said the rocker - who refers to himself as the "Salmon King".

"My number one dish is fucking salmon and stir-fry." - Bang Showbiz.com

- Bang