FASHION designer Carolina Herrera has revealed the six-meal-a-day ‘longevity diet’ that keeps her going at 86.
The design legend certainly knows a thing or two about ageing gracefully, cutting a sophisticated figure in her signature slicked-back bob and sleek ensembles.
Having only stepped down as her brand’s creative director in 2019, the Venezuelan-American fashion icon credits her simple diet with keeping her energised throughout the day.
Carolina doesn’t diet or follow the latest fads to maintain her svelte figure.
In fact, she eats and snacks more times a day that many of us.
“I eat six meals a day,” Carolina told Glamour Mexico magazine.
Her longevity diet consists of three balanced meals and three healthy snacks to keep her metabolism active and avoid those pesky energy dips.
The designer’s motto? Never go to bed hungry.
Here’s everything the 86-year-old eats throughout the day to age gracefully.
Breakfast
Carolina’s favourite breakfast is rather decadent: “scrambled eggs with truffle”, as per Harper’s Bazaar Mexico.
But the designer often prefers a simpler start to her day, tucking into a bowl of plain Greek yoghurt topped with fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries or banana, depending on what she feels like that day.
To add some crunch or to make it more filling, Carolina often adds a sprinkle of granola or almonds.
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Mid-morning snack
Carolina’s go-to healthy snack is a handful of almonds.
On days when she’s craving something fresher, she’ll go for a portion of fibre-rich fruit such as apple, strawberries or pineapple.
Lunch
Carolina’s staple lunch is healthy and low faff.
She goes for a green salad with tomato, cucumber, avocado and a lean protein source, such as grilled chicken or salmon.
She’ll toss in a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Evening snack
While most people would whizz up a smoothie in the morning, Carolina likes to have hers in the evening.
Her favourite combination is spinach, pineapple, cucumber and ginger.
Dinner
The designer’s dinner will be light but nutritious.
Her favourite option is a fillet of grilled salmon, paired with steamed asparagus and quinoa.
She’ll switch up the veggies depending on the day, sometimes opting for spinach, broccoli or Brussels sprouts.
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation in the body.
But nutritionists say that eating fatty fish may help will keep your skin hydrated and supple.
It may also support brain function, studies suggest.
Nighttime snack
Carolina swerves sugar or carbs before heading to bed but she does indulge in a warming cup of herbal tea to help her relax.
If she’s still feeling peckish, she’ll snack on a handful of nuts so that she’s not plagued by hunger pangs.