Want some practical tips for healthy eating in the real world? Healthista quizzed three Instagram stars about their daily diets to see what keeps them energized and looking great.
Instagrammers lead busy lives, always on the go. So how do they find time to eat, and what healthy choices do they make? We asked them to share their daily diets and favorite recipes.
First up is Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London. Hannah is a mom of two, and she aims to share the benefits of yoga with everyone, often featuring her adorable kids and cute dog in her posts. A former finance industry professional, Hannah turned to yoga after a tough period of post-natal depression and PTSD. Yoga transformed her life, and she even co-authored the eBook “Strength Through Yoga.”
Curious about her toned physique, we delved into Hannah’s diet:
A Typical Day for Hannah:
– 7:30am: Buckwheat pancakes for breakfast
– 12pm: Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato for lunch
– 3pm: An apple or pear for a mid-afternoon snack
– 7pm: Veggie stir fry with cashew nuts for dinner
– 8:30pm: Dark chocolate as an after-dinner snack
Hannah keeps her meals simple, quick, and nutritious. She avoids heavily processed foods and prefers making meals from scratch using fresh produce. She values the importance of not being restrictive in her diet; instead, she practices mindful eating. If she craves something, she’ll have it, be it dim sum or sushi. She also ensures her children enjoy a balanced diet, including treats but avoiding excessive sugar.
Hannah’s favorite go-to snack is a green smoothie filled with cucumber, kale, spinach, and celery, sweetened with an apple. She maintains a balanced approach to her food, focusing on how different foods make her feel. While she avoids gluten and dairy to manage IBS and bloating, she’s not overly restrictive and adjusts based on her body’s responses.
Next is Laura Hoggins, aka @laurabiceps. Laura is a personal trainer, podcast host, and founder of the London fitness community Lifted. She emphasizes the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes over restrictive diets.
Here’s Laura’s daily eating routine:
– 5am: Oats with nut butter and banana for breakfast
– 10am: Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate-covered rice cakes as a snack
– 1pm: Sweet potato and feta frittata for lunch
– 3pm: A banana for a mid-afternoon snack
– 7pm: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes for dinner
– 9pm: Carrot sticks and hummus for an after-dinner snack
Laura’s diet focuses on balancing energy throughout her highly active days. She burns over 3000 calories daily and needs sufficient nutrition to keep her energy and muscles in top form. Laura meal preps to ensure she has nutritious meals ready to go. She doesn’t believe in cheat meals, viewing all food as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Lastly, Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier and personal trainer, shares her diet, which is heavily performance-based.
Rowan’s daily meals look like this:
– 7:30am: Omelette with poached salmon for breakfast
– 10am: A piece of fruit as a snack
– 12pm: Chicken breast with vegetables and rice for lunch
– 3pm: Tea with biscuits for a mid-afternoon snack
– 7pm: Veggie stir fry with quinoa for dinner
Rowan focuses on eating smart around her training times. High-protein breakfasts, like her favorite feta and spinach omelette with smoked salmon, start her day on the right foot. She ensures her meals include all necessary macronutrients—proteins, carbs, and fats—to maintain energy levels and support muscle recovery. Rowan’s snacks often include fruit and vegetable sticks with hummus.
All three Instagram stars emphasize simple, nutritious meals tailored to their busy lifestyles, prioritizing mindful eating over restrictive diets.
