Top 5 Model’s Fashion Week Diet Tips

As everyone gears up for London Fashion Week, we are often bombarded with articles about how models and celebrities alike aren’t taking care of their bodies.

Contrary to popular opinion models DO eat and they eat well!

Just like athletes, a lot of models eat and exercise in order to get in their best shape for the most coveted shows. Although we see junk food on a few of their Instagrams, we know that they are loading up on foods rich in vitamins and nutrients.

We’ve rounded up the top 5 fashion week diet tips from some of the world’s most beautiful, and show how they can work for you:

Nourish From The Inside Out

Magdalena Frackowiak, who has stalked the runways of Elie Saab, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton and many more, is known for her flawless skin year round. Talking about her diet, she told Vogue:

“I try not to forget about vitamins, because they nourish your skin from the inside out. Vitamin E, A, all the omegas, and fish oil are all very important – and also I like to eat chicken soup because it contains collagen.”

Foods that are rich in Vitamins A and E have anti-inflammatory properties and are great for keeping blemishes at bay, Marilyn Glenville, Author of Natural Alternatives to Sugar suggests avocados and orange vegetables:

“Vegetables such as carrots, squash, pumpkin and sweet potatoes contain particularly high levels of beta carotene – It helps to prevent damage to our cells that can result in ageing, as it works as an antioxidant. Beta carotene converts to vitamin A in our body, which is one of the most important nutrients for skin integrity (meaning skin that is firm, resists damage and can heal quickly).

“Avocado is a good source of vitamin E, which is thought to have several roles in skin health. It is also thought to help protect the skin from UV rays, and have anti-inflammatory activity in the skin, deterring skin rashes, blemishes and acne.”

Flush Out The Toxins

Face of the new generation of supermodels, Kendall Jenner, is always in hot demand. When it comes to fashion week, she favours a clean diet and drinks detox tea to keep her skin clear and her stomach flat.

“I usually start my day off with a cup of detox tea,” Kendall told E!News, “I have like 12 cups a day.”

Shona Wilkinson, from Superfood UK, says:

“Herbal teas are a fabulous way to increase your water intake, whilst benefiting from the medicinal properties that the teas may provide. Enjoy them hot or cold. Invest in a good quality loose herbal tea or blend. Make sure and infuse for a good few minutes before consuming and ideally make it in a tea pot or plunger (great if using a loose tea) or pop a saucer over your cup to keep in the valuable essential oils that may be present in the herbal teas.”

“The main appeal of herbal teas is the detoxing and anti-inflammatory properties of the ingredients. Key herbs to look out for are dandelion root, fennel, white tea, green tea and rooibos.”

Pop A Probiotic

Widely acknowledged as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Miranda Kerr, the founder of her own organic skincare brand knows a thing or two about achieving perfect skin.

She told body+soul: “I haven’t had one sick day in my whole career!”

Miranda credits her good health to daily mix of supplements and probiotics, as well as yoga, hiking and resistance training.

There is a strong correlation between gut health and the outward appearance of your skin. Cassandra Barns, nutritionist, says:

“The skin is also closely connected to the gut and supporting gut function can help to reduce skin outbreaks. There are a number of studies linking the use of probiotics to positive outcomes for eczema, acne, rosacea and anti-aging. To support your skin include fermented foods in your diet, such as kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi and miso soup. 

Stop Sugar Cravings

Brazilian beauty, Alessandra Ambrosio, is a veteran of the runway. One of the most iconic Victoria Secret models, says she cuts out sugar to stay in shape.

“The last week, I do eat differently, yes. I cut the carbs and the sugar, and I eat protein, but I don’t know whether cheese is considered a carb. I could never survive without cheese.”

One of the easiest ways to stop sugar cravings is to increase you’re the amount of protein in your diet. Lily Soutter, nutritionist and weight-loss expert, says:

“Protein is key to balancing blood sugar, which is essential for suppressing carb and sugar cravings. Eat more lean meats, fish, nuts and seeds, tofu, tempeh, avocado, cold-pressed oils, beans and pulses, natural yoghurt, eggs, nut and seed butters.”

If you’re keen to up your protein levels but are sticking to vegetarian or vegan diet, a protein powder is your best option.

Nutritionist, Cassandra Barns, says: “Sunflower seeds contain an impressive range of minerals including magnesium, manganese, selenium, iron, zinc and potassium. These minerals have various roles in the body including supporting the muscles and nerves, and energy release from foods. Sunflower Protein Powder is ideal for those looking for a versatile and vegan plant protein that as natural as possible.”

Portion Control

Another face of Estee Lauder, Joan Smalls, swears by portion control when it comes to fashion week:

“[My trainer, Marc Gardon] tried to have me write down my daily diet, and I never filled it out because I felt guilty if I had pizza for lunch, and rice, and this meat, and that meat, and pancakes, and bacon. And he would be like, “Joan, where are the vegetables?!” But one thing I did learn with [Marc] is portion control because a lot of people tend to overeat even though they’re already full. And I started drinking juices that contain vegetables. Baby steps!”

Lily advises sticking a plate diagram on your fridge to remind yourself of correct portions:

“Arriving at meals times starving is a disaster waiting to happen. Try having a protein rich snack in between meals, which keeps us fuller for longer.

“Many of us overfill our plates with carbohydrates, which are easier to gorge on than fats and protein. Stick a food plate diagram on your fridge with half veg, quarter protein or fat, and quarter carbs as a constant reminder.”

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