By Ben Hurst Natalie King
Kate Middleton is said to follow a consistent diet, with the same superfood breakfast daily, which provides the energy needed to keep up with her three young children.
The Princess of Wales, who celebrated her 43rd birthday this year, had a quite tough 2024. In March, she disclosed that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy after cancer was discovered during tests.
In a heart-warmingly honest family video released in November, she joyfully shared that her chemotherapy treatment had concluded and her primary goal now was “staying cancer free”.
Since finishing her treatment, the mum-of-three has been gradually resuming her Royal engagements, and although she didn’t appear at Royal Ascot, she made appearances at events such as Trooping the Colour.
The princess frequently discusses her passion for staying active, including her past fondness for tennis, and it appears her nutritional habits are aligned with her health-conscious beliefs, reports G etReading.
Over the years, her diet, predominantly rich in fruit and vegetables, has been much talked about. For breakfast, she reportedly chooses a bowl of slow-release energy oats, an ideal choice for the energetic lifestyle of a busy mum.
Royal author Robert Jobson, in his book Catherine, The Princess of Wales, disclosed that healthy eating is a steadfast element of the daily routine for both Prince William and Kate.
According to recent reports, Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, opts for energy-rich oats for breakfast and is known for her light lunches comprising salads and fruit.
A kilo of rolled oats cost 拢3.15 in Waitrose for 25 servings, making this superfood less than 13p a portion.
“Catherine is said to favour slow-burn energy oats for breakfast and both are light eaters at lunch, enjoying salads and fruits. She also has healthy snacks and once told a child at Great Ormond Street Hospital that she ate a lot of olives.”, said Robert.
He also revealed: “Given her model figure, her sweet tooth is a surprise to some and apparently she loves sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Neither of them are big drinkers; William favours a pint of cider over beer and Catherine’s aperitif of choice is a gin and tonic.”
Oatmeal is celebrated as a ‘superfood. ‘ The benefits of oats extend far beyond just keeping one full; they can effectively help reduce calorie intake by avoiding unnecessary snacking. While Oatmeal is sometimes called porridge in the UK, this can sometimes contain other ingredients, so those wishing to enjoy the superfood should look out for brands with 100% oats.
Not merely tasty and simple to whip up, oats are known for their cholesterol-lowering properties. This is attributed largely to their fibre content; a 40-gram serving of rolled oats contains around 3 grams of this key nutrient.
Fibre plays a crucial role in the body by decelerating the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream and augmenting the excretion of cholesterol through fecal lipids and bile acids. The type of soluble fibre found in oats, beta-glucan, is especially good at lowering cholesterol because it binds with cholesterol-rich bile acids within the intestines.
Healthline reports that oats are also brimming with thiamine, phosphorus, magnesium, and B vitamins such as niacin and folate. These nutrients work together to aid your body in energy metabolism.
For further guidance on cholesterol, visit the NHS website.