3 Healthy Recipes Models Eat During Fashion Week

Spring is around the corner and that means one thing in the fashion world: Fashion Weeks! Designers all over the place are showcasing their new collections down the runways of the fashion capitals to inspire the new it looks of the moment. Although I do keep an eye open for fashion and in particular this year's sports trend, there is one thing I like even more: FOOD. After I first heard about backstage menus, I decided to go on the hunt for some of these healthy recipes that get the models going!

It's no secret runway models are known to have a slimmer figure, but that doesn't mean they don't eat just as much as a Fit Girl. On the contrary, it is especially important for them to have a balanced diet during Fashion Week. They need more energy to be able to handle the high stress levels, long hours of standing, and the constant rush activity. Sure, these girls want to be seen sporting (and rocking) that skin tight last-tendency dress, but they will not miss out on a nutritious meal and in-between snacks to fuel themselves through 14-hour long days.

With a little help of a life-long friend (Google) and some spare time, I gathered 3 healthy recipes that have been Fashion Week model-approved and found backstage of some of the biggest fashion names in the industry:

3 Healthy Recipes

Chicken and Kale Sandwich:

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Ingredients:

• 2 ciabatta buns
• 3 tbsp of your favorite teriyaki sauce

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

• 1 sweet potato, skin on, cut into cubes
• 3 tbs vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. paprika
• freshly ground salt and pepper

Kale Salad

• 1 cup kale leaves, pulled off stem, washed, dried and cut
  into strips
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 3 tbs olive oil
• freshly ground salt and pepper

chicken

• 1 lb chicken thighs, skinless 3-4 pcs.
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, grated or crushed
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp ground coriander (optional)
• ¼ lemon, thinly sliced
• freshly ground salt and pepper

For full instructions on how to make this killer sandwich, click here.

Sicilian Roasted Cauliflower with Chickpeas

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry chickpeas
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 3 cups water
• 1-2 heads cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
• 5 tbsp canola oil
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• black pepper

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp grainy Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp capers
• 2 tbsp black olives, chopped and pitted
• 1 cup sliced parsley leaves

Feeling adventurous for an original salad? This recipe will make sure to fill you up, please your taste buds, and get you feeling like a model ;) Find the instructions here.

Sauteed Broccoli and Almonds With a Side of Bulgur

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Ingredients:

• 1 large head broccoli, stalks trimmed
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced in rounds
• 1 tspn salt
• ¼ cup slivered almonds

The instructions for these sautéed broccolis are so easy they might just make it to your go-to lazy meals. But don't let the simplicity fool you! These are yummy-licious and healthy, what else could you ask for?

Bulgur:

•  1 cup bulgur
• 2 cups water

(Or follow specific box instructions)

I hope you girls enjoy these recipes as much as I did :) And this definitely was an eye-opener to the long-lived myth that runway models live off crackers or don't incorporate carbs into their diet. Remember: if you post some cool new recipes on your social networks, make sure to tag us with #FITGIRLCODE or @fitgirlcode on Instagram for a chance to be featured!