Here at The Healthy Eating Hub, one of our primary philosophies is that healthy eating applies to everyone – no matter what your health goals are or what stage of life you’re in. The most important thing to remember, however, is that healthy eating looks different for everyone and it’s important that we all find something that’s right for ourselves.
That’s why very extremely proud to be the Official Nutrition Provider for Fashfest 2015, with our Managing Director Kate Freeman, being the Official Fashfest Nutritionist. Healthy eating definitely applies to all those involved in the fashion industry and this is the first time in the history of fashion events in Australia that a nutritionist has been appointed to provide nutrition advice to the models involved in the production.
FASHFEST, a stunning four-day fashion experience, shines the spotlight on the city of Canberra’s diverse local design talent. The 2015 event, to be held May 13 to May 16, extends its style platform for the first time to include interstate and international fashion designers.
Kate Freeman who is a registered nutritionist with over 10 years of experience in the industry, spoke to the 88 models at the first rehearsal last Sunday. With models walking for up to 5 hours during a day during rehearsal, the workshop covered general advice on nutrition for training and maximising energy levels through what is a potentially busy and stressful next 4 weeks.
Kate Freeman stressed the importance of each model maintaining their current body weight and not giving into pressure to lose weight or slim down for the event.
There’s often pressure, within the fashion industry, for models to lose weight or slim down in preparation for a big event, like Fashfest. I wanted them all to know that they were chosen because they were beautiful and unique just as they were and to fight the urge to crash diet over the next 4 weeks.
Kate Freeman RNutr
She also gave advice on how to maximise your nutrition and boost your energy levels during the day whilst managing a busy schedule. A high fruit and vegetable intake and focusing on whole foods formed the major themes of the presentation with lots of meal and snack ideas.
Kate will attend the final rehearsal in May to offer further advice to the models on what to eat during the event.
For more information about Fashfest or to buy tickets please head to their website.
Event details:
- Website: https://fashfest.com.au
- When: 13-16 May 2015
- Where: National Convention Centre, Canberra City
