Looking for practical healthy eating tips? Healthista interviewed three Instagram influencers to get an inside look at their daily diets, designed to support their busy schedules and fitness goals.
Instagrammers are known for their hectic lifestyles, often leaving us wondering when and what they eat to stay healthy. We asked them, and they not only shared their daily diets but also some favorite recipes.
Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London on Instagram, is a mother of two who promotes the benefits of yoga. After a stressful finance job and a difficult childbirth leading to post-natal depression and PTSD, Hannah discovered yoga’s positive impact. She has since released an eBook, “Strength Through Yoga,” with physiotherapist Finola Burrell.
Curious about her diet? Here’s a day in Hannah’s food life:
– 7:30am, Breakfast: Buckwheat pancakes
– 12pm, Lunch: Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
– 3pm, Snack: An apple or pear
– 7pm, Dinner: Veggie stir fry with cashew nuts
– 8:30pm, Snack: Dark chocolate
Hannah emphasizes quick and easy meals, mostly unprocessed, and values making wholesome meals without spending hours in the kitchen.
For lunch, Hannah and her daughter enjoy poached eggs, appreciating their nutritional benefits and ease of preparation. She believes in not restricting herself and eats mindfully, satisfying cravings without overdoing it. Her breakfast staple, buckwheat pancakes, are made in bulk and frozen for convenience.
Her go-to snack is a green veggie smoothie, avoiding overly sweet fruit smoothies. She values a well-stocked pantry with essentials like nut butter, dark chocolate, and pasta, and a fridge filled with eggs and veggies.
Hannah avoids gluten to prevent bloating and dairy due to IBS, opting for alternatives like cashew milk. Her advice? Listen to your body and how it reacts to different foods.
Laura Hoggins, also known as @laurabiceps, is a personal trainer and founder of Lifted, a London fitness community. Laura focuses on a balanced diet that supports her active lifestyle, consuming around 3000 calories daily due to her physical activity.
Her daily diet includes:
– 5am, Breakfast: Oats with nut butter and banana
– 10am, Snack: Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate-covered rice cakes
– 1pm, Lunch: Sweet potato and feta frittata
– 3pm, Snack: A banana
– 7pm, Dinner: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
– 9pm, Snack: Carrot sticks and hummus
Laura highlights the importance of protein for energy and muscle repair, relying on eggs as a versatile and nutrient-rich option. She advises meal prepping to ensure balanced, energy-boosting meals are always available.
She dismisses the idea of cheat meals, advocating for a balanced approach where food is enjoyed and fuels the body. Laura prefers meals that are easy to prepare but nutrient-dense to sustain her through her active days, especially focusing on carbohydrate intake in the morning for energy.
Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier and personal trainer, maintains a performance-based diet tailored to her training schedule. Her typical eating routine includes:
– 7:30am, Breakfast: Omelette with poached salmon
– 10am, Snack: A piece of fruit
– 12pm, Lunch: Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
– 3pm, Snack: Tea with biscuits
– 7pm, Dinner: Veggie stir fry with quinoa
Rowan opts for a high-protein breakfast, often an omelette with salmon, to start her day right. Post-training, she refuels with a balanced meal rich in veggies and carbohydrates. She focuses on eating smart, aligning her diet with her exercise routine and energy needs.
She ensures all dishes include key macronutrients and avoids food restriction, preferring moderation. Her snacks of choice are fruit and carrot sticks with hummus, and she values meal prep to manage her busy schedule.
Overall, these Instagram influencers highlight the importance of a balanced diet, mindful eating, and the value of unprocessed foods to maintain their health and busy lifestyles. They emphasize the importance of listening to your body and making sustainable, enjoyable dietary choices.
