Looking for some real-world healthy eating tips? Healthista talked to three Instagram stars about their daily diets, which help them stay energized and fit amidst their busy schedules.
It’s no secret that Instagram celebrities lead hectic lives, often juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities. So, we wanted to understand how they manage to eat healthily and what their daily meals look like.
Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London, is a mom of two who loves sharing the benefits of yoga on Instagram, often featuring her adorable kids and dog. After a stressful job in finance and a traumatic childbirth experience that led to post-natal depression and PTSD, she turned to yoga and found it life-changing. She even authored an eBook called “Strength Through Yoga.”
Curious about her fit physique, we delved into her daily eating habits. Here’s a typical day of meals 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, avoiding processed foods. She believes in making nutritious meals from fresh produce without spending hours in the kitchen. She shares lunch with her daughter, often enjoying eggs due to their high protein content, which aids muscle recovery.
Hannah doesn’t believe in restricting food. She learned from past failed diets that it’s important to be mindful rather than restrictive. She enjoys a balanced diet, indulging in treats like dim sum occasionally, and makes sure not to make food an issue for her kids.
Breakfast is a must for Hannah, providing her energy for yoga classes. She enjoys buckwheat pancakes, often making them in bulk to freeze for quick meals. She also loves green smoothies as snacks, blending veggies like cucumber, kale, spinach, and celery with an apple for a nutrient-rich drink.
Essential pantry items for Hannah include nut butter, dark chocolate, and various vegetables. Despite avoiding gluten and dairy due to IBS, she listens to her body and enjoys a sweet treat post-dinner.
Laura Hoggins, known as @laurabiceps, is another busy bee. She’s a personal trainer, podcast host, and founder of the fitness community Lifted. Laura’s revelation came when she realized that small, sustainable lifestyle changes made her the happiest.
Her typical day looks like this:
– 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 ensures her diet supports her high activity level. As a pescatarian who favors eggs over fish, she values protein for muscle repair and energy. She advises meal prepping to ensure balanced, healthy meals.
Her breakfast, typically oats with nut butter, fuels her morning training. Lunch includes protein-packed options like frittatas, and she believes in enjoying food without labeling it as “cheat” or “bad,” promoting a positive relationship with food.
Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier and personal trainer, follows a performance-based diet to fuel her intense training:
– 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 always starts her day with a high-protein breakfast, often including eggs and salmon for energy and muscle recovery. She avoids feeling sluggish by balancing her meals with the right macronutrients based on her workout schedule. She advises listening to your body’s needs and maintaining a well-balanced diet without unnecessary restrictions.
These Instagram stars highlight the importance of balanced, mindful eating and staying flexible based on individual needs and lifestyle demands.
