Looking for practical healthy eating tips? Healthista spoke to three popular Instagram influencers to find out what they eat daily to maintain their busy, active lives and fit physiques.
First up is Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London on Instagram. A mother of two, Hannah turned to yoga after a stressful finance job and a traumatic birth left her suffering from post-natal depression and PTSD. Yoga made a huge positive impact on her life. She recently co-authored an eBook, “Strength Through Yoga,” with Finola Burrell.
Curious about what fuels Hannah’s healthy lifestyle? Here’s a typical day of her meals:
– Breakfast (7:30 am): Buckwheat pancakes
– Lunch (12 pm): Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
– Mid-afternoon snack (3 pm): An apple or pear
– Dinner (7 pm): Veggie stir fry with cashew nuts
– After-dinner snack (8:30 pm): Dark chocolate
Hannah’s approach to food is all about simplicity and wholesomeness. She prefers making quick and easy meals from fresh, unprocessed ingredients. Her lunch usually features eggs, which she loves for their nutritional value and ease of preparation. She emphasizes the importance of not restricting oneself and maintaining a balanced diet. Hannah enjoys her favorite foods, like dim sum and sushi, without guilt, as long as she practices moderation.
Next, we have Laura Hoggins, alias Laura Biceps on Instagram. Laura is a personal trainer, podcast host, and founder of the fitness community Lifted. Her transformation came through small, sustainable lifestyle changes and a weightlifting routine. Here’s a glimpse at Laura’s daily diet:
– Breakfast (5 am): Oats with nut butter and banana
– Mid-morning snack (10 am): Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate-covered rice cakes
– Lunch (1 pm): Sweet potato and feta frittata
– Mid-afternoon snack (3 pm): A banana
– Dinner (7 pm): Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
– After-dinner snack (9 pm): Carrot sticks and hummus
For Laura, food isn’t just about fuel; it’s about energy and muscle repair. She plans her meals to match her highly active lifestyle, ensuring she consumes enough to maintain her energy throughout the day. Protein is vital in her diet, with eggs and fish being her go-to sources. Laura also believes in a balanced approach, where no food is off-limits.
Finally, we heard from Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier and personal trainer. Rowan’s diet is performance-oriented to support her training and busy schedule. Here’s what she eats in a day:
– Breakfast (7:30 am): Omelette with poached salmon
– Mid-morning snack (10 am): A piece of fruit
– Lunch (12 pm): Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
– Mid-afternoon snack (3 pm): English breakfast tea with biscuits
– Dinner (7 pm): Veggie stir fry with quinoa
Rowan prioritizes high-protein meals, like a spinach and feta omelette with salmon, to keep her energized and aid muscle recovery. She balances her diet according to her training needs, ensuring she consumes carbohydrates for recovery and energy. Rowan emphasizes not restricting oneself and eating in moderation, even when enjoying treats like biscuits.
In summary, these influencers show that a balanced and flexible approach to eating, rich in fresh and wholesome foods, can support a busy and active lifestyle while still allowing for the enjoyment of favorite treats now and then.
