Looking for practical healthy eating tips? Healthista interviewed three Instagram influencers about their daily diets and favorite recipes.
Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London on Instagram, is a mom of two who loves sharing the benefits of yoga. After a stressful finance job and challenging childbirth, yoga became her lifeline. Now, she’s written an eBook, “Strength Through Yoga,” and has a fit physique that got us curious about her diet.
Here’s what a typical day of eating looks like for Hannah:
– Breakfast (7:30am): Buckwheat pancakes
– Lunch (12pm): Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
– Snack (3pm): An apple or pear
– Dinner (7pm): Veggie stir fry with cashew nuts
– After-dinner snack (8:30pm): Some dark chocolate
Hannah’s meals are all about simplicity and health. She prefers unprocessed foods and believes in making meals from scratch without spending ages in the kitchen. Cooking and food shouldn’t be complicated—just healthy and tasty.
Hannah emphasizes the importance of eggs for her and her daughter’s lunch: they’re easy to make and packed with nutrients. She chooses high-quality British Lion eggs. Her approach to food is all about balance, not restriction. If she craves chocolate or sushi, she has them—just in moderation.
Skipping breakfast isn’t an option for Hannah. She starts her day at 7:30am with a protein-rich breakfast, often her favorite buckwheat pancakes, which she batch cooks and freezes for ease. A green veggie smoothie is her go-to snack to stay nourished between meals.
Her cupboard essentials? Nut butter, dark chocolate, veggies, and a variety of staples for easy meal prep. While she avoids gluten and dairy due to IBS, she doesn’t completely cut them out and recommends listening to your body to see what works best for you.
Laura Hoggins, known as @laurabiceps, is a personal trainer and founder of Lifted fitness community. She credits small, sustainable lifestyle changes for her happiness. Laura’s diet supports her high-energy lifestyle:
– Breakfast (5am): Oats with nut butter and banana
– Snack (10am): Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate-covered rice cakes
– Lunch (1pm): Sweet potato and feta frittata
– Snack (3pm): A banana
– Dinner (7pm): Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and potatoes
– After-dinner snack (9pm): Carrot sticks and hummus
Laura focuses on eating enough to fuel her busy days and workouts, emphasizing protein for energy and muscle repair. She prepares all her meals in advance to maintain her energy levels and ensure she eats sufficiently throughout the day. Her go-to breakfast is porridge, and she loves eggs for their versatility and nutrient profile.
For Laura, it’s about enjoying food without labeling meals as “cheat” or “bad.” She believes in the balance of carbs, proteins, and fats to keep her energized and satisfied. Snacks like bananas and rice cakes are her energy boosters. Her method? Start with a protein source, add vegetables and carbs to create balanced meals, prepared quickly and easily.
Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier, balances her diet with her training schedule. Here’s her daily food intake:
– Breakfast (7:30am): Omelette with poached salmon
– Snack (10am): Piece of fruit
– Lunch (12pm): Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
– Snack (3pm): Tea with biscuits
– Dinner (7pm): Veggie stir fry with quinoa
Rowan values a protein-rich, balanced diet. Her breakfast favorites are omelettes with salmon, high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Post-training, she snacks on bananas to quickly replenish energy.
She believes in eating a well-rounded diet with crucial macronutrients: vegetables, protein, carbs, and fats. Rowan doesn’t restrict carbs or fats. Instead, she enjoys things in moderation, even her beloved biscuits.
For Rowan, lots of veggies are key to a fulfilling meal. Her go-to meals, like chicken with veggies, are prepped in advance for convenience. This approach allows her to have nutritious food ready to go, keeping portions controlled and nutrition on point.
These influencers show that healthy eating revolves around balance, preparation, and flexibility. It’s about making smart, simple choices that align with your lifestyle without overly complicating things or feeling deprived.
