The Behati Prinsloo Diet

Unless you aspire to become a super model, you shouldn't be listening to diet advice from Behati Prinsloo. Even if you do want to grace magazine covers and strut catwalks around the globe, following eating tips from the seriously underweight model would be unwise. Striving to become a size zero could damage your health and, ironically, limit your modeling career.

Dangerously Unhealthy

Behati Prinsloo, born in Namibia, was discovered in 2005 by the same modeling scout who brought Kate Moss to the fashion world's attention. She has modeled for Victoria's Secret, Marc by Mark Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Gap and Tommy Hilfiger and appeared on the cover of Italian "Flair," French "Elle," South African "Marie Claire," Italian "Vogue" and "Harper's Bazaar." She was among six super-skinny models branded "dangerously unhealthy" and banned from walking the runway in Madrid's 2006 fashion show.

Body Mass Index

Prinsloo's diet compromises her heath, according to the World Health Organization. Prinsloo stands 5' 10'' tall, and her weight has been reported to be as little as 115 lb. She would need to weigh 129 lb to meet the WHO's lowest standard for a healthy Body Mass Index of 18.5. She was banned from the Madrid fashion show for having a BMI of lower than 18 -- for weighing less than 125 lb. The average catwalk model has a BMI of 16, according to an article in the Evening Standard. WHO categorizes a BMI of 16 as "severe thinness."

Healthy Choice

Prinsloo smokes too much and eats too little, dangerous habits. But her diet is not completely without merit. Prinsloo has said that she likes to eat scrambled eggs, avocado and toast for breakfast. Eggs provide a low-calorie source of protein and may also protect you against breast cancer and macular degeneration. Avocados provide fiber, potassium, folic acid, vitamin E and vitamin B as well as heart-healthy oil. And toast, especially if made from whole grains, provides fiber.

Achieving Balance

It's possible that Behati Prinsloo includes healthy food choices at every meal but models, as a group, are prone to starving themselves and taking prescription drugs to keep their coat hanger shapes. But she -- and you -- can't remain healthy if you don't obtain adequate nutrition. You can reach your personal ideal weight without jeopardizing your health by combining a balanced diet with exercise. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your daily diet should include three servings each of fruits and vegetables, two to three servings of dairy, six servings of carbohydrates -- at least half from whole grains -- and 5 oz. of protein.