By fitlifemonthly 
Looking for some practical healthy eating tips? Healthista talked to three popular Instagrammers about their daily diets and favorite recipes.
First, we spoke with Hannah Barrett, also known as Yoga Girl London. She’s a mother of two who promotes the benefits of yoga, often featuring her adorable kids and dog in her videos. After a stressful finance job and a difficult childbirth led to post-natal depression and PTSD, Hannah found solace in yoga, which changed her life. Now, she’s released her first eBook, “Strength Through Yoga.”
Curious about Hannah’s fit physique, we asked her about her daily diet. Here’s what she typically eats:
– 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 emphasizes that her meals are quick and easy to make, using fresh, unprocessed ingredients. She enjoys cooking simple, wholesome food that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen. Lunchtime at her house is a busy time when she and her daughter share meals like poached eggs, which are nutritious and quick to prepare. She avoids strict diets and believes in eating mindfully, enjoying treats in moderation.
Next, we chatted with Laura Hoggins (@laurabiceps), a personal trainer, podcast host, and founder of fitness community Lifted. Laura, who also coaches at The Foundry Gym, focuses on sustainable, small changes in her lifestyle. Here’s a peek into her daily diet:
– 5am, Breakfast: Oats with nut butter and banana
– 10am, Snack: Rice cakes with nut butter or chocolate-covered rice cakes
– 1pm, Lunch: Sweet potato and feta frittata
– 3pm, Snack: A banana
– 7pm, Dinner: Poached or grilled cod with vegetables and new potatoes
– 9pm, Snack: Carrot sticks and hummus
Laura’s diet supports her high-energy lifestyle, emphasizing protein to help with muscle repair and maintaining energy levels. She avoids the concept of cheat meals, preferring to see food as fuel rather than something to be restricted.
Finally, we spoke with Rowan Cheshire, a British freestyle skier who’s also a personal trainer. Rowan’s diet is performance-based, tailored to her training needs. Here’s what she typically eats:
– 7:30am, Breakfast: Omelette with poached salmon
– 10am, Snack: Piece of fruit
– 12pm, Lunch: Chicken breast with vegetables and rice
– 3pm, Snack: English breakfast tea with biscuits
– 7pm, Dinner: Veggie stir fry with quinoa
Rowan focuses on a high-protein breakfast to kickstart her day, often choosing omelettes with poached salmon. She balances her meals with a mix of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, avoiding restrictive diets. Instead, she listens to her body’s needs based on her daily activities and exercise.
Each of these Instagrammers showcases different but equally effective approaches to maintaining a healthy diet amidst their busy schedules, emphasizing balance, variety, and mindfulness.