Looking for healthy eating tips that fit into a busy lifestyle? Healthista spoke to three Instagram influencers about their daily diets and favorite recipes.
Instagrammers lead incredibly active lives, so it’s natural to wonder when they find time to eat and what healthy choices they make. We asked them, and they shared not only what they eat each day but also some favorite recipes.
Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London on Instagram, is a mother of two who loves to share the benefits of yoga, often featuring her adorable children and dog in her videos. After leaving a stressful finance job four years ago and overcoming post-natal depression and PTSD, Hannah found that yoga brought a positive change to her life. She has since co-authored an eBook titled “Strength Through Yoga.”
Here’s a peek into Hannah’s typical day of meals:
– 7:30 am, Breakfast: Buckwheat pancakes
– 12 pm, Lunch: Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
– 3 pm, Mid-afternoon snack: An apple or pear
– 7 pm, Dinner: Veggie stir-fry with cashew nuts
– 8:30 pm, After dinner snack: Dark chocolate
Hannah emphasizes simplicity in her diet. She prepares quick and easy meals from fresh, unprocessed ingredients, ensuring they are both tasty and healthy. She loves eggs, especially as they are high in protein and help with muscle recovery. Hannah makes sure to buy quality British Lion marked eggs.
Intuitive eating is key for Hannah; she doesn’t believe in strict dieting but prefers to listen to her body’s needs. Chocolate or dim sum, she enjoys her favorites in moderation without guilt.
Laura Hoggins, known as @laurabiceps on Instagram, is a personal trainer, podcast host, and founder of the Lifted fitness community in London. She balances her hectic schedule with a diet supportive of her high energy demands.
Here’s what Laura typically eats in a day:
– 5 am, Breakfast: Oats with nut butter and banana
– 10 am, Mid-morning snack: Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate-covered rice cakes
– 1 pm, Lunch: Sweet potato and feta frittata
– 3 pm, Mid-afternoon snack: A banana
– 7 pm, Dinner: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
– 9 pm, After dinner snack: Carrot sticks and hummus
For Laura, a diet rich in protein is crucial for muscle repair and energy. She loves versatile egg dishes and preps her meals to ensure she has nutritious food ready. She believes in enjoying food rather than demonizing it, allowing herself treats in moderation.
Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier and personal trainer, also shared her daily diet that supports her athletic lifestyle.
Here’s Rowan’s daily meal plan:
– 7:30 am, Breakfast: Omelette with poached salmon
– 10 am, Mid-morning snack: Piece of fruit
– 12 pm, Lunch: Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
– 3 pm, Mid-afternoon snack: A cup of English breakfast tea with biscuits
– 7 pm, Dinner: Veggie stir-fry with quinoa
Rowan prioritizes protein for muscle recovery and energy. She includes a variety of macronutrients in each meal and avoids restricting any food groups. Her go-to snacks are fruit and carrot sticks with hummus, while her main meals are balanced with vegetables, protein, and carbs.
These influencers show that healthy eating doesn’t need to be complicated or restrictive. By preparing simple, nutritious meals and listening to their bodies, they manage to fuel their busy lifestyles effectively.
