Looking for some real-world healthy eating tips? We chatted with three Instagram influencers to find out what they eat in a day to keep up with their busy lives and maintain fit bodies.
Meet Hannah Barrett, also known as Yoga Girl London. She’s a yoga enthusiast and mom of two who overcame post-natal depression and PTSD by embracing yoga after a high-stress finance job. She now shares her journey through her eBook, “Strength Through Yoga,” co-authored with physiotherapist Finola Burrell.
Hannah’s typical day of meals includes:
– Breakfast at 7:30am: Buckwheat pancakes
– Lunch at 12pm: Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
– Mid-afternoon snack at 3pm: An apple or pear
– Dinner at 7pm: Veggie stir-fry with cashew nuts
– After dinner snack at 8:30pm: Dark chocolate
Hannah emphasizes simplicity in her meals, relying on fresh, unprocessed ingredients and finding inspiration from cookbooks and online recipes. Her lunch routine is quick but nutritious, often whipping up egg dishes that are packed with protein, perfect for muscle recovery after yoga sessions. She makes sure to buy quality British Lion eggs.
Although Hannah doesn’t believe in dietary restrictions, she practices mindful eating, allowing herself occasional treats like dim sum or sushi. She stresses listening to one’s body and understanding how different foods make you feel. While avoiding dairy due to IBS, she doesn’t rule out gluten entirely but chooses alternatives when possible, like using cashew milk.
Next, we have Laura Hoggins, known as @laurabiceps. A personal trainer and podcast host, Laura focuses on small, sustainable lifestyle changes. Her go-to meals consist of:
– Breakfast at 5am: Oats with nut butter and banana
– Mid-morning snack at 10am: Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate-covered rice cakes
– Lunch at 1pm: Sweet potato and feta frittata
– Mid-afternoon snack at 3pm: A banana
– Dinner at 7pm: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
– After dinner snack at 9pm: Carrot stick and hummus
Laura, a pescatarian who isn’t a big fish fan, relies heavily on eggs for protein. She values meal preparation to ensure she eats enough to support her high-energy lifestyle, which typically includes two training sessions a day. She doesn’t believe in labeling meals as cheat meals and avoids demonizing certain food groups, instead opting for a balanced and enjoyable diet.
Lastly, Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier, shares what fuels her active lifestyle:
– Breakfast at 7:30am: Omelette with poached salmon
– Mid-morning snack at 10am: Piece of fruit
– Lunch at 12pm: Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
– Mid-afternoon snack at 3pm: Cup of English breakfast tea with biscuits
– Dinner at 7pm: Veggie stir-fry with quinoa
Rowan’s breakfast is high in protein, featuring a spinach and feta cheese omelette paired with salmon, rich in vitamin D and Omega-3s. Her meals are performance-focused, aligning with her training schedule and ensuring she’s getting a balanced intake of macronutrients. She encourages smart snacking and emphasizes the importance of not depriving oneself of pleasures like biscuits but focusing on moderation instead.
Overall, these influencers demonstrate that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or restrictive. It’s about listening to your body, enjoying what you eat, and finding balance in your diet.
