Want some easy, real-life healthy eating tips? Healthista quizzed three Instagram stars about their daily diet that fuels their hectic schedules and keeps them looking great.
Instagrammers have busy lives, always on the go. So, we wondered: when do they eat, and what healthy choices do they make each day? We asked, and they shared their daily meal plans and favorite recipes.
Hannah Barrett (@yoga_girl_london)
Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London on Instagram, is a mom of two who aims to share the benefits of yoga. Her journey into yoga began after a stressful finance job and a difficult childbirth that led to post-natal depression and PTSD. She credits yoga for significantly improving her life and has now released an eBook, “Strength Through Yoga,” with Finola Burrell.
Here’s a typical food day for Hannah:
– 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 cashews
– 8:30 pm, Snack: Dark chocolate
Hannah believes in simple cooking—no complicated recipes or processed foods. Her lunches often involve poached eggs and veggies, a healthy and easy meal that both she and her daughter enjoy. She emphasizes not restricting foods, eating mindfully, and maintaining a balanced diet, including occasional treats like dim sum or sushi.
Laura Hoggins (@laurabiceps)
Laura Hoggins, a personal trainer and founder of London fitness community Lifted, discovered that sustainable lifestyle changes made her happiest. As a busy PT and brand coach at The Foundry Gym, she focuses on a diet that matches her high energy needs and supports muscle repair.
Here’s Laura’s typical 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: Banana
– 7 pm, Dinner: Poached/grilled cod with veggies and new potatoes
– 9 pm, Snack: Carrot sticks and hummus
Laura emphasizes the importance of having enough energy and prefers meals high in protein. She doesn’t believe in cheat meals or demonizing any food group. Her approach includes prepping meals in advance to ensure she eats healthy and stays energized throughout her busy days.
Rowan Cheshire (@rowancheshire)
Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier and Olympian, is also a personal trainer. Her diet is performance-based, focusing on protein for muscle recovery and energy.
Rowan’s daily meal plan:
– 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’s go-to breakfast is a spinach and feta omelette with salmon, providing essential nutrients and keeping her full longer. She tailors her meals to her training schedule, ensuring she eats enough protein and vegetables, and maintains a balanced diet without restricting any food groups.
These three Instagram stars emphasize a balanced approach to eating, ensuring adequate energy, indulging occasionally, and listening to their bodies’ needs without overly restricting themselves.
