Former supermodel Carol Alt is nearing her 48th birthday and her body has finally reached the point where she feels comfortable posing nude. Next month, the former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl is getting naked for the November issue of Playboy.

While Carol Alt won't be the oldest woman ever to appear in Playboy, it's clear from the pictures that she works hard at maintaining her still smoking hot 47 year old body. While fitness plays a part in this, she gives most of the credit to her unusual diet - she only eats raw foods.

If this diet strategy sounds familiar, it may be because it made a brief appearance on Sex and the City a few years ago. The Raw Foods Diet is based on the idea that raw foods contain enzymes which help the body digest and absorb nutrients. Proponents of the diet believe that heating food above 116 degrees destroys these vital enzymes.

Of course, this means that all animal products are no-nos on the Raw Foods Diet. In addition, anything “man-made” or “pre-packaged” is off-limits. Fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, grains, and purified water are all okay.

The Raw Foods Diet encourages weight loss, but it is also touted for increasing energy, and reducing the risk of heart disease. With the Raw Foods Diet, you can definitely lose weight—and you get to skip the cooking too. If you’re not a believer, then perhaps you should purchase a copy of the new Playboy – you know, for research purposes.

Related Links:

• Video: The Raw Foods Diet from illumistream
• Living Foods the Raw Foods Diet community
• The Official Carol Alt Website