Published May 6, 2025 by Valik Malinov
Yesterday marked the final of Miss Universe Israel — one of the key national stages within the global Miss Universe system, where every detail matters. Behind the stage, the visuals, and the final image lies a complex operational structure, and one of its most critical yet often unseen elements is the nutrition and culinary system — a factor that directly impacts the contestants’ energy, physical condition, and overall appearance.
This entire direction is led by Yevheniia Klymenko, serving as Remote Culinary Director – Menu & Nutrition Program Lead. Her role in the project goes far beyond standard consulting; it is about building a fully integrated system that becomes part of the event’s operational foundation.
Over the past three months, Klymenko has developed a structured nutrition model tailored to the demands of an international-level competition. Contestants operate under intense conditions — a highly scheduled environment, emotional pressure, and the need to maintain peak physical form and appearance. At the same time, each participant brings individual requirements, from dietary restrictions and allergies to specific nutritional needs. In this context, food is no longer a secondary detail — it becomes a strategic tool.
What defines Klymenko’s approach is systemization. She does not simply create menus; she designs a clear and structured mechanism that can be executed on-site without compromising quality. Every decision is made with practical implementation in mind — from nutrient balance to meal timing and service logic.
Particular attention is given to the days leading up to the final. During this period, nutrition becomes a critical preparation tool — similar to how professional athletes approach their diet before competitions. The meal plan is carefully designed to minimize water retention, reduce the risk of bloating, support skin clarity, and maintain a sense of lightness and energy. The balance of sodium, hydration, carbohydrates, and micronutrients is closely controlled to ensure that contestants appear fresh, polished, and confident on stage. This is a highly precise process, where even small adjustments in diet can influence both physical appearance and overall well-being.
Her work begins long before the final. She develops an official menu framework that includes multiple dietary formats — gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, as well as calorie-controlled plans. At the same time, consistency across all days of preparation and execution remains a priority.
The materials she creates are not theoretical guidelines — they are actively used by the on-site team as a working system. The culinary team relies on her structure to maintain consistency, meet dietary requirements, and deliver a high standard of service under time pressure.
At an event of this scale, even minor deviations can lead to visible consequences. That is why Klymenko’s contribution is not supportive, but essential. Her system ensures predictability, precision, and operational stability — qualities that are critical for delivering an event at this level.
From a professional standpoint, her role reflects a broader industry shift toward managing complex operations remotely without losing efficiency. Building and implementing such a system from a distance — while ensuring full integration with on-site execution — requires not only technical expertise but also strategic thinking and a deep understanding of real-time team dynamics.
Her selection for this role by the organizing committee is both deliberate and selective. Projects of this level involve only a limited number of specialists capable of operating within a national event that is connected to a global platform. Klymenko’s ability to combine culinary operations with structured nutrition makes her expertise particularly valuable.
Now that the final has taken place, it becomes clear that behind the effortless visual result lies a carefully constructed internal system. Nutrition and culinary strategy remain one of those invisible yet decisive elements that shape the outcome.
Yevheniia Klymenko operates exactly in that space — where preparation defines performance. Her work does not seek attention, yet it builds the foundation for consistency and quality across the entire project. In an environment where every detail matters, such roles become truly indispensable.
