Looking for some real-world healthy eating tips? We interviewed three popular Instagram influencers to find out what they eat in a day to keep up with their busy schedules and maintain their fit physiques.
First up is Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London on Instagram. She’s a mom of two who shares the benefits of yoga through her posts, often featuring her adorable kids and dog. Hannah turned to yoga after a stressful career in finance and dealing with post-natal depression. She found yoga transformative and has since co-released an eBook, “Strength Through Yoga.”
Hannah’s daily diet emphasizes quick and healthy meals. Here’s a typical day of her eating:
7:30 am, Breakfast: Buckwheat pancakes
12 pm, Lunch: Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
3 pm, Snack: An apple or pear
7 pm, Dinner: Veggie stir-fry with cashew nuts
8:30 pm, Snack: Dark chocolate
She believes in keeping food simple and unprocessed. Hannah loves eggs for their easy preparation and nutritional value—they’re rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Her lunch usually consists of British Lion eggs with sweet potato and salad.
Hannah doesn’t believe in food restrictions. She enjoys a variety of foods, including chocolate and sushi, and eats intuitively, not skipping meals. She loves making buckwheat pancakes in bulk and always has a green smoothie when she needs a quick, nutritious snack.
Next is Laura Hoggins, aka @laurabiceps on Instagram. As a personal trainer, podcast host, and fitness community founder, Laura’s busy schedule requires a balanced and energy-boosting diet.
Here’s what Laura typically eats:
5 am, Breakfast: Oats with nut butter and banana
10 am, Snack: Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate-covered rice cakes
1 pm, Lunch: Sweet potato and feta frittata
3 pm, Snack: Banana
7 pm, Dinner: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
9 pm, Snack: Carrot sticks and humous
Laura stresses the importance of eating enough to fuel her active lifestyle. She’s a fan of protein for its energy and muscle repair benefits, especially eggs. She prepares her meals in advance to ensure she gets the right balance of nutrients.
Laura doesn’t believe in cheat meals. She enjoys all foods in moderation and eats carbs for energy. Snacks like bananas and rice cakes help her stay energized throughout the day. For dinner, she prefers lighter meals like fish and vegetables.
Finally, we have Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier and personal trainer. Rowan’s diet is performance-based, focusing on what she needs for her rigorous training.
Here’s a typical day for Rowan:
7:30 am, Breakfast: Omelette with poached salmon
10 am, Snack: Piece of fruit
12 pm, Lunch: Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
3 pm, Snack: Tea with biscuits
7 pm, Dinner: Veggie stir-fry with quinoa
Rowan loves starting her day with a protein-rich breakfast like an omelette with salmon. She adjusts her meals based on her training schedule and activity level. Post-workout, she snacks on fruit for quick energy and ensures her meals are balanced with all the essential macronutrients.
Rowan enjoys all food groups in moderation and doesn’t believe in extreme restrictions. She prefers filling up on vegetables to make her meals more satisfying and nutrient-dense. She also meal preps to manage her busy schedule, cooking chicken and veggies to have on hand.
These influencers show that eating healthy is about balance, preparation, and enjoying a variety of foods without extreme restrictions.
