Want some realistic healthy eating tips? Healthista asked three popular Instagram personalities about their daily diets and how they fit healthy meals into their hectic schedules.
Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London on Instagram, is a busy mom of two. Her journey into yoga began about four years ago after she left a stressful finance job and dealt with post-natal depression and PTSD following her daughter’s birth. Yoga greatly improved her life, and she now loves sharing its benefits with others. Along with yoga, Hannah maintains a toned physique through her healthy eating habits.
Here’s what Hannah typically eats in a day:
– 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
Hannah keeps her meals simple and unprocessed. She enjoys cooking quickly and healthily with fresh ingredients, often using cookbooks or online recipes for inspiration. For lunch, Hannah and her daughter prefer eggs, which are nutritious and easy to prepare. She emphasizes the importance of not restricting oneself and enjoying foods in moderation.
Laura Hoggins, known as Laura Biceps on Instagram, is a personal trainer, podcast host, and founder of the London fitness community, Lifted. Laura focuses on balancing her diet with her active lifestyle. As a pescatarian, she relies heavily on protein sources like eggs to fuel her intense workouts.
Here’s a look at what Laura eats in a day:
– 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: A banana
– 7 pm, Dinner: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
– 9 pm, Snack: Carrot sticks and hummus
Laura believes in preparing meals in advance to ensure she always has healthy options ready. She doesn’t subscribe to the idea of cheat meals, instead focusing on enjoying food without labeling it as good or bad. For her, it’s all about maintaining energy levels and muscle repair through balanced meals and snacks.
Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier, ensures her diet supports her demanding training schedule. She prefers protein-packed breakfasts and balances her meals around her training sessions.
Here’s Rowan’s typical daily diet:
– 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: English breakfast tea with biscuits
– 7 pm, Dinner: Veggie stir fry with quinoa
Rowan’s diet is driven by her performance needs, focusing on macronutrients and ensuring she has enough energy for her workouts. She enjoys a balanced, non-restrictive approach to eating and emphasizes the importance of listening to her body’s needs.
These Instagram health enthusiasts show that maintaining a healthy diet doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about balance, preparation, and making sure to enjoy what you eat.
