Want some real-world healthy eating tips? We asked three Instagram stars about their daily diet and favorite recipes to fuel their busy lives and keep them fit.
Hannah Barrett, also known as Yoga Girl London, is a mom of two who loves sharing the benefits of yoga. Her Instagram is full of adorable videos featuring her kids and dog. After a taxing career in finance and a tough childbirth experience, she discovered yoga and it changed her life. Hannah’s eBook, Strength Through Yoga, was released with Finola Burrell, a physiotherapist and Pilates teacher.
Curious about her diet? Here’s what a typical day of food looks like for Hannah:
– 7:30am, Breakfast: Buckwheat pancakes
– 12pm, Lunch: Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
– 3pm, Mid-afternoon snack: An apple or pear
– 7pm, Dinner: Veggie stir fry with cashew nuts
– 8:30pm, After dinner snack: Some dark chocolate
Hannah emphasizes that her meals are quick and easy to make, focusing on fresh and unprocessed ingredients. Her philosophy is to avoid restrictions and enjoy food mindfully. For example, she loves dim sum and sushi takeaways and indulges in them without guilt.
She also makes sure to eat breakfast every day to keep her energy levels up, especially with her intensive yoga teaching schedule. Her favorite breakfast, buckwheat pancakes, are made in bulk and frozen for convenience. She loves adding nut butter for extra flavor, and her kids adore these pancakes too.
When she wants a snack, she whips up a green smoothie with cucumber, kale, spinach, celery, and a hint of apple. Though she once feared fruit due to sugar content, she now eats it in moderation, recognizing the nutritional benefits.
Hannah always keeps essentials like nut butter, dark chocolate, crisps for the kids, and lots of veggies in her pantry. She enjoys dark chocolate daily after dinner, believing in balance rather than restriction.
Laura Hoggins, or @laurabiceps on Instagram, is a personal trainer and the founder of London’s Lifted fitness community. She transformed her life by making small, sustainable lifestyle changes, discovering the benefits of weightlifting and a balanced diet.
Here’s what a typical day of food looks like for Laura:
– 5am, Breakfast: Oats with nut butter and banana
– 10am, Mid-morning snack: Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate-covered rice cakes
– 1pm, Lunch: Sweet potato and feta frittata
– 3pm, Mid-afternoon snack: A banana
– 7pm, Dinner: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
– 9pm, After dinner snack: Carrot sticks and hummus
Laura makes sure her diet provides enough energy to support her busy, active lifestyle. She preps her meals in advance to ensure she eats enough and maintains her energy throughout the day. Breakfast, typically oats and nut butter, is her slow-release energy source. Lunch often includes a frittata, packed with protein and easy to carry around.
Rather than adhering to restrictive diets, Laura believes in enjoying food and fueling her lifestyle. She doesn’t label meals as ‘cheat meals’ and eats intuitively. Snacks like bananas and rice cakes with nut butter keep her energized between meals.
Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier and Olympian, is also a personal trainer who shares her fitness journey on Instagram. We asked her what fuels her demanding lifestyle.
Here’s what a typical day of food looks like for Rowan:
– 7:30am, Breakfast: Omelette with poached salmon
– 10am, Mid-morning snack: Piece of fruit
– 12pm, Lunch: Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
– 3pm, Mid-afternoon snack: A cup of English breakfast tea with biscuits
– 7pm, Dinner: Veggie stir fry with quinoa
Rowan’s breakfast usually includes high-protein options like eggs and salmon. She ensures her diet is aligned with her training schedule, eating smartly around her exercise routines. Post-workout, she often has a banana for quick energy and a balanced meal later to replenish her glycogen stores.
Her approach to diet focuses on balanced macronutrients—vegetables, protein, carbohydrates, and fats. She avoids restrictive diets, preferring moderation and mindful eating. Snacks like fruit and carrot sticks with hummus are easy, nutritious options.
Overall, these Instagram stars prioritize quick, nutritious meals that fit their busy lives, focusing on balance and mindful eating without restrictive diets.
