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Russell Bateman, founder of Skinny Bitch Collective, shares his expert tips
Works with nutritionist Danielle Copperman to advise supermodel clientele
A healthy diet is especially important in build up to fashion week hysteria

By Anucyia Victor for MailOnline

Published: 07:07 EST, 18 September 2015 | Updated: 10:00 EST, 18 September 2015

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Contrary to popular belief, models do actually eat.

And while they may sometimes give in to junk food cravings, more often than not they maintain their enviable figures by loading up on nutrient rich-foods, packed with essential vitamins and healthy fats.

A healthy diet is especially important in the build up to fashion week hysteria, says Russell Bateman founder of exercise and lifestyle project Skinny Bitch Collective, a favourite of celebrities and models.

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Karlie Kloss munches on what seems to be a cookie she baked herself as she takes a selfie

Breakfast of champions: Coconut coriander eggs, avocado and salmon gravadlax

Russell and nutritionist Danielle Copperman work together to asses the dietary goals of his supermodel clientèle before shoots and fashion weeks begin.

This year the duo will be at the British Fashion Council's Model Zone to offer advice and tips on how to look and feel incredible.

Russell told FEMAIL: 'It's important to remember that food sensitivities are a very stressful to your body.

'When you consume foods that are firing up your immune system, you get inflammation; this can cause the tummy to look bloated which isn't ideal for the catwalk.

Miranda Kerr tucking into a burger and chips

A simple breakfast of fruits and nuts will set you up for the day

'Inflammation can then release cortisol (your primary stress hormones) from your adrenal glands so you look and feel stressed over time.

'Cortisol does a couple of things. First off, since your body is under stress it holds onto water. This will give your gut that bloated, puffy look.'

Before a show, models are told to cut a number of foods from their diet.

'It might be advisable to avoid grains, sugar and alcohol the night before a shoot or show and load up on green veg. Some barley grass powder with the amino acid l -glutamine will also do you wonders before you hit the sack for the long days of casting and shows. This works for everyone!'

Model and nutritionist Danielle Copperman will be serving up snacks at

Coriander, basil and spinach salad with chopped tomato, avocado and tahini tuna

Victoria's Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel tucking into pizza

As a model herself, Danielle knows the ins and outs of how to get fashion week ready with the right food combinations.

She said: 'Preparation is key.

'For some of the girls who flew to New York for fashion week I told them to prep [meals] in Tupperware for the flight.

'Eating a boiled egg and some avocado on the flight is a bit odd but it compliments shape and mood over time. The fats help the brain to function too.'

Here Danielle and Russell share their fashion week diet prep for models.

KEEP HYDRATED

Keep a bottle of water infused with lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, sliced or grated cucumber and chia seeds with you at all times. If you really don't get a chance to sit and eat, the chia seeds with fill you up and you will also be hydrated all day. dehydration is dangerous, especially when you are working hard and sleeping little.

BE PREPARED

Keep a pot of raw nuts or blueberries or homemade date snacks in your bag. they keep well and don't need to be refrigerated, and provide instant energy and natural sugars to keep you going between castings and shows. if you have time, prepare a packed lunch too if you don't know how reliable the backstage catering will be.

SUPPLEMENT

You may not be getting as much sleep as your body is used to, and not only your energy levels will falter but your skin will suffer too. Supplement with vitamins such as omega 3, skin hair and nails by.. Vitamin D, 5htp to keep serotonin levels high, and cells and skin renewed. Omega 3 is essential for radiant skin.

BREAKFAST

Have a good breakfast - this is the only meal you can really control during fashion week. Make sure you are nourished before you leave the house or take something with you for the journey. if the rest of the days mealtimes are nutritionally substandard or worse, non-existent, your body will still be able to function well enough by running off of its morning nourishment.

NO TO CAFFEINE

Avoid caffeine and sugar, and opt for vegetables and protein. Coffee and fizzy drinks will give you a boost, but vegetable juices or nut milks will provide you with much more nourishment and energy, and won't encourage your body to shut down once the initial boost has worn off.

HOW TO EAT LIKE A MODEL: DANIELLE COPPERMAN'S FOOD DIARY

Breakfast: At home, have a mug of lemon and ginger in hot water followed by a smoothie made with nut milk, berries, protein powder and spinach, as well as chia seeds and superfood powders. If you don't want to be too full for fittings or shows, take the smoothie with you and take small sips throughout the morning. If you have more time, make some scrambled eggs and enjoy them with a slice of buckwheat bread (biona) or smoked salmon - this will keep you going for hours, without bloating you like a bowl of porridge might.

Snack: Raw nuts, green tea, herbal tea, blueberries or fruit, coconut yoghurt, Qnola or Granola, or homemade snacks such as bliss balls (dates, ground nuts and superfood powders).

Lunch: Ideally, take a packed lunch of chicken or vegetable salad, or some savoury snacks to keep you going if you are likely to be fitting or in hair and make up and unable to stop for a proper meal. If there is catering on set, try to find a gluten and dairy free option, avoiding bread and pasta. meat or salad is ideal to give you reliable nutrients and energy.

Dinner: If you are home for dinner, make a plain meal of meat or fish, green vegetables and either quinoa, brown rice or sweet potato. If you are out for dinner, choose something with a mixture of protein and complex carbohydrates, and avoid anything with wheat or simple carbohydrates which will make you feel bloated and sluggish. You want loads of energy to do it all again tomorrow!

Follow Russell and Danielle on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in the Model Zone. Find plans like this via the SBC experience.