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We love the focus of your new Body and Soul book you’ve
described as a wellness guide for girls. Why did you write it?

have one before we go surfing. Or we’ll make a
healthier version of pasta with zucchini noodles
and veggie omelets. Our new favorite is mung beans.
We also use coconut oil a lot.

Bethany Hamilton:

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I want to help young girls develop a healthy lifestyle, understand
their changing bodies, gain confidence and establish a pattern
of healthy living. Our culture is unique because we’re sending
messages to girls that they have to look a certain way to be
beautiful. This has caused millions of girls to suffer from eating
disorders, poor body image and low self-esteem. In my book,
I encourage girls to eat healthy, organic foods and find exercises
and activities they love to do. For many of them, it comes down
to the realization that they are making poor decisions and
hurting themselves.

Why should we see your new movie Dolphin Tale 2 this fall?

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What was it like for you and Adam on The Amazing Race?

When did you first realize a healthy lifestyle was important?

Bethany Hamilton:

Bethany Hamilton:

When we’re at home, we like to go on hikes, play tennis,
go for a run or walk our three dogs. But we also like
adventures, which is why The Amazing Race was incredible
and very challenging.

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I grew up eating a typical American diet full of frozen foods
and fast foods. When I was 16, I started taking note of my health
and realized all these processed foods were hurting my body.
As an athlete, I wanted to be fit, eat right, have lots of energy
and be healthier. I worked with health practitioners to learn
more about my body and got rid of all the junk foods.

Extraordinary Health Magazine:
There are lots of healthy recipes
in Body and Soul and on your web
site. What are some of your favorite
healthy foods?

Bethany Hamilton:
I like to buy local, organic food
and produce. Adam and I are not
vegetarians, but we don’t eat lots
of meat. We like to make our own
creations in the kitchen. We also love
healthy veggie smoothies and always

Bethany Hamilton:
It’s a great family film. So adorable and cute! I had to play
myself, so I was very comfortable being in the water and loved
swimming with the dolphins. The movie is really about how
a community comes together to help each other overcome
difficult circumstances, and it’s very inspirational.

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What’s next for you?

Bethany Hamilton:
I’m working on a high-performance piece with filmmaker Aaron
Lieber. I’m also busy w