Pre-Wedding Wellness: Eat To Glow, Grow Your Hair And Have More Energy!
30 Oct 2026
How to feel well in the run up to your wedding!
It can be a very exciting and stressful time in the lead up to your wedding. Many can feel pressured to look a certain way on their big day.
What food can and can’t do.
Whilst food can play a role, your skin and hair will be influenced by many different factors including your genes, sleep, stress, hormonal balance, hydration, medical conditions and skincare. Whilst we can’t guarantee you’ll glow or achieve results by a certain date, eating regular and varied meals can help your body.
Foods to eat for glowing skin.
Cucumbers (in raita/salads), watermelon (snack), buttermilk (with lunch), coconut water (afternoon).
Amla (raw or chutney), Guava (with a pinch of chaat masala), citrus fruits, tomatoes (curries), capsicums (sabzis).
Carrots (salads/sabzis), Papaya (fruit bowl), Sweet Potato (roasted), Pumpkin (sambar).
Walnuts/almonds (handful), Flaxseeds (sprinkle on curd), Fish (grilled/light curry), Ghee (little on dal/rotis).
Dal, Eggs, Paneer/Curd (most meals). Protein is used in our bodies to repair skin.
Foods to eat for healthy hair.
Hair is mostly protein and requires a consistent intake of certain minerals.
High protein foods: Dals, Eggs, Paneer, Curd, Fish, Sprouts (e.g. Moong sprout salad).
Iron rich foods: Spinach/Methi (in dals/parathas), Lentils, Jaggery (little) or Dates (few) after a meal, Beetroot (salads). Adding some lemon can help our bodies absorb iron from plant based sources.
Zinc rich foods: Pumpkin Seeds (snack), Chickpeas (in chaat/curries/salads).
Omega 3: Fish, Walnuts, Flaxseeds.
Energy and sleep.
Eating consistent meals that include protein, fibre and healthy fats will help you feel more energised. Millet (Ragi/Jowar/Bajra), Wholegrains, Fruit, Nuts and Curd are easy options to include. Drinking lots of water throughout the day.
To improve sleep and keep you feeling calm throughout the day, try to avoid caffeine in the afternoon and heavy meals before bed. Foods high in magnesium (Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds, Spinach, Wholegrains) can be included and try to relax (turn down lights, put phone away).
Consistency in meals.
Eat regular meals.
Pack some nuts or fruit for your fittings and shopping days.
Ensure you’re getting good sleep. Apply sun protection.
Do something you enjoy to keep moving (walk, dance class etc).
Ask family and friends for help.
Be wary!
There can be a lot of advice during the wedding season which can actually be detrimental. Don’t go on crash diets, skip meals, juice cleanses, detox teas, extremely low carb diets, intense workouts without enough fuel or start new supplements/powders/glow injections. This can cause you to feel tired, your skin can look dull, hair can fall out, your period can become irregular and you may experience mood swings, often around the time of your wedding.
Trying new foods, skincare or treatments can cause reactions. Try new things early on and ideally talk to your Doctor/Dermatologist.
You’ll be eating rich foods to celebrate so enjoy!
Myths vs Facts.
Myth: I need to lose weight to look good on my wedding day.
Fact: People look and feel their best at many different weights and sizes. Feeling well rested, comfortable and happy is far more important.
Myth: Doing a detox will make me glow.
Fact: There’s no evidence to show cleanses and detox products will help your skin. They can cause tiredness and dehydration. Eating balanced meals and drinking sufficient water will be better.
Myth: Taking supplements and collagen powders will help.
Fact: There’s no quick fix and evidence can be conflicting. Some can cause reactions so talk to your Doctor.
Myth: Skipping meals will help me fit into my outfit.
Fact: Usually causes tiredness and irritability. It often causes overeating. If you need to adjust your outfit, your tailor can help.
When to see a Doctor.
Excessive hair loss, ongoing acne, irregular periods, constant tiredness or sudden changes to your skin can be caused by medical issues (Anaemia, Thyroid issues, PCOS). See your Doctor/Dermatologist. It’s better to ask early.
If you have a medical condition, history of eating disorders or are pregnant/planning to get pregnant, please talk to your Doctor/Register Dietitian before making any changes.