womanthismonth.com | JUNE 2025 NUTRITION 82 From Within Shine Consultant, Lifestyle Nutritionist and Meal Planner, Dr. Tejender Kaur Sarna, more popularly known as Dr. Tejji, posits on the role of food in fashion and beauty. The fashion world demands more than just good looks, it requires resilience too. Long shoots, quick changes, jet lag and high-pressure moments all require real stamina and lasersharp focus. Once defined by crash diets and unrealistic body standards, the industry is undergoing a transformation. Today, models, designers and influencers are shifting the narrative – embracing wellness over weight loss, strength over size, and radiance over restriction. But here’s a question: How do models still look fresh and radiant after hours under hot lights, long-haul flights or back-to-back runway shows? The secret isn’t just in skincare or makeup – it starts with what’s on their plate. In the world of fashion, food plays a quiet but powerful role. And its impact? Written all over the skin, the energy and the confidence that walks every runway. The fashion world is all about visuals – but real, lasting beauty starts from the inside. True beauty shines from within. And food, when chosen wisely, becomes the most natural beauty product we can use. When models eat well – with foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, healthy fats and water – their skin glows, eyes sparkle, and hair shines. The saying ‘You are what you eat’ could not be more accurate in the world of fashion and beauty. So, if you are also an aspiring model and want that natural skin beauty within, keep on reading. Think berries for vitamin C, leafy greens for iron and folate, nuts for healthy fats and lots of water – these aren’t just diet trends. They’re skinfoods, mood-foods and energy boosters. Dry skin, acne, dullness, or puffiness – many of these are not just skincare issues, but dietary red flags. Omega-3 rich foods like flaxseeds and walnuts reduce inflammation. Hydrating fruits like cucumber and watermelon fight puffiness. Zinc from seeds like sunflower, sesame and melon helps control acne. A clean, hydrated canvas means makeup lasts longer, looks smoother and requires less product. Carbs provide energy, but complex carbs like oats and quinoa keep you full and focused. Prioritise high-volume, low-calorie foods. Enjoy leafy greens, cucumbers, courgette, berries, citrus and cauliflower rice. It keeps you full without puffiness before shoots or events. Proteins support strength, lean muscle, and lasting fullness – essential for a model’s stamina and tone. Great sources include eggs, Greek yoghurt, tofu, tempeh, chicken, lentils and fish. Easy go-to snacks include hard-boiled eggs, edamame or a protein smoothie. Magnesium-rich foods like bananas help calm nerves and reduce stress. When the body is well-nourished, the mind stays sharp – and it shows in posture, poise and confidence on the runway. For glowing skin, focus on nutrient-rich foods like berries, carrots, spinach, avocados, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds and salmon. These are nature’s way of giving you a built-in photo filter – from the inside out. So, the next time you admire someone’s glow on a magazine cover or a fashion ramp, remember – it’s not just the highlighter or foundation. It’s the hydration, the greens, the proteins and the fruits.
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