Canadian star Nelly Furtado has blasted Madonna over the pop legend’s reluctance to age naturally.

The 30-year-old “Maneater” singer insists she won’t try to make herself appear younger in order to boost her career and won’t undertake the grueling exercise regime that has become common for Madge.

“I am not ready to adjust physically, just to be marketable. My sell-by date will run out eventually,” she recently said.

Nelly – who is married to sound engineer Demacio Castellon and has a six-year-old daughter, Nevis, from a previous relationship – took a two-year break after she finished promoting her 2006 album Loose and says she was enjoyed having the time to lead a more normal life.

“Unlike Madonna, I wouldn’t be willing to do Pilates round the clock, just to slow down the deterioration of my body. I prefer to sit in the kitchen, drink tea and eat biscuits,” he explained to Germany’s Petra Magazine. “After the tour I was terribly exhausted and had to find a way back to a healthy routine. I cooked chicken soup for my family and just enjoyed everyday life. The small things that make you happy are important to me.”