Liz Hurley launching a range of organic snacks at HarrodsAt the age of 44, one would imagine that Liz Hurley's still stunning figure was down to a punishing workout at the gym.

But apparently a degree of her enviable toned physique can be put down to vodka.As unlikely as it sounds, Liz has revealed that she swapped Shiraz for Smirnoff in a bid to hang on to her youthful figure.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Liz said: "I don't miss having a glass of wine because I've switched to vodka.

"I don't really like vodka that much but if I'm at a party I have a small one with a lot of fizzy water and a huge squeeze of lime. Initially it's like medicine but I've got used to it now."

Now that sounds like our kind of diet.

But there's more to Hurley's eating and drinking habits than just vodka, of course.

"I used to drink an awful lot of coffee, but I was told after the age of 40 you have to be careful with coffee and wine," she adds.

"Apparently, that can be one of the reasons older women get bloated around their stomach."

But before you go rushing for the herbal teas, remember this - last year it was reported that in those moments when you just need to treat yourself, Liz resorts to... wait for it... a square of organic chocolate or one tablespoonful of ice-cream.

Not as easy as it sounds, is it?