Looking for everyday healthy eating tips? Let’s dive into the daily meals of three Instagram stars who balance busy lives with nutritious eating habits.
Instagrammers sure have hectic schedules, which makes you wonder how they manage to eat well. We reached out to a few to uncover their daily eating choices and favorite recipes.
Hannah Barrett, known as Yoga Girl London, juggles life as a mother of two and shares the benefits of yoga with her audience. Her videos often feature her adorable kids and dog. Four years ago, after a stressful stint in finance and a traumatic childbirth experience, she found solace in yoga, which transformed her life for the better. She’s since released an eBook, Strength Through Yoga, with Finola Burrell.
Curious about Hannah’s fitness regime, we explored her typical meals:
– 7:30am, Breakfast: Buckwheat pancakes
– 12pm, Lunch: Poached eggs with boiled sweet potato
– 3pm, Snack: An apple or pear
– 7pm, Dinner: Veggie stir-fry with cashew nuts
– 8:30pm, Snack: Dark chocolate
Hannah prefers simple, unprocessed foods because cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Lunchtime coincides with her daughter’s return from nursery. They share a love for eggs, a nutrient-rich source of protein, which aids in muscle recovery. She ensures she buys quality British eggs marked with the Lion symbol.
For Hannah, healthy eating doesn’t mean restriction. She’s against crazy diets and believes in mindfulness over elimination. If she’s craving dim sum or sushi, she indulges but remains mindful. She also doesn’t skip breakfast as it helps maintain energy for her yoga classes and keeps snacking urges at bay.
Her favorite buckwheat pancakes are prepared in bulk and enjoyed by the whole family. For snacks, Hannah opts for green veggie smoothies packed with nutrients. She avoids gluten when possible, as it causes bloating, and stays away from dairy due to IBS triggers.
Laura Hoggins, or @laurabiceps, is a PT, podcast host, and founder of Lifted, a London-based fitness community. Her life transformation came through sustainable lifestyle changes. Laura focuses on weightlifting and a supportive diet, avoiding food restriction.
Laura’s meal plan includes:
– 5am, Breakfast: Oats with nut butter and banana
– 10am, Snack: Rice cakes with nut butter
– 1pm, Lunch: Sweet potato and feta frittata
– 3pm, Snack: A banana
– 7pm, Dinner: Cod with vegetables and potatoes
– 9pm, Snack: Carrot sticks and hummus
Laura emphasizes eating for energy to support her active lifestyle, involving daily training sessions. She relies on protein, primarily from eggs, due to her pescatarian diet. Prepared meals ensure she never skips eating.
Breakfasts are crucial for daylong energy, so she opts for oatmeal with nut butter. Her lunches focus on protein for muscle recovery, using eggs in versatile dishes like frittatas.
Unlike others, Laura doesn’t believe in cheat meals. She encourages enjoying food and argues against demonizing certain foods. For snacks, she prefers bananas and rice cakes.
At dinner, Laura opts for lighter meals like fish and veggies, saving heavier calorie meals for active parts of the day.
Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier, gears her diet around her training schedule to meet performance needs. She eats smart based on her daily activities and prefers nutrient-rich meals balancing macronutrients.
Rowan’s meal routine is:
– 7:30am, Breakfast: Omelette with poached salmon
– 10am, Snack: A piece of fruit
– 12pm, Lunch: Chicken with veggies and rice
– 3pm, Snack: Tea with biscuits
– 7pm, Dinner: Veggie stir-fry with quinoa
For Rowan, protein-rich breakfasts, like omelettes with salmon, boost her mood and energy. She balances proteins, carbs, and fats in meals, avoiding restrictive diets. Her snacks, like fruit and veggie sticks with hummus, ensure sustained energy throughout the day.
Meal prep is key; Rowan cooks large quantities of lean proteins and veggies to have nutritious meals ready, controlling portion sizes and maintaining a balanced diet. Overall, she highlights the importance of choosing foods that fuel activity levels, encouraging a moderate approach to treats.
