The Princess of Wales is known for her healthy diet, and one food she is said to eat for breakfast is an energy boosting and filling option you can get for cheap
Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor
12:00, 11 Sep 2024Updated 13:29, 11 Sep 2024
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Kate Middleton is renowned for her royal duties, impeccable fashion sense and charitable endeavours. The mother-of-three’s diet has been a topic of interest for many, with reports suggesting she is a fan of fruit and vegetable-rich meals.
It’s believed that the Princess of Wales starts her day with a Mediterranean-inspired breakfast. She reportedly often opts for a green smoothie – packed with kale, matcha, spinach and blueberries.
It’s also thought that Kate is a fan of porridge. Given her busy schedule and active lifestyle, it’s no surprise that she favours this slow-release energy food.
Porridge is often hailed as a ‘superfood’ for those looking to shed weight. The high fibre content in oats can help keep you fuller for longer, potentially reducing snacking and overeating, which can assist in lowering your calorie intake.
Oats are rich in soluble fibre, meaning a bowl each morning can keep you satiated for an extended period. For a weight loss-friendly porridge, it’s recommended to use filtered water or unsweetened almond milk, avoiding plant milks with long ingredient lists, reports the Mirror.
Catherine Princess of Wales always looks immaculate and no doubt it is due to her style and healthy diet(Image: 2024 CameraSport/Getty)
Oats are packed with a type of fibre known as beta-glucan, which aids in balancing blood sugar levels and preventing the spikes and crashes that can lead to overeating. They’re also well-known for their cholesterol-lowering properties and the ability to regulate blood sugar levels.
Aldi is currently offering a brilliant deal on a 1kg bag of porridge oats for just 90p, which works out at a mere 9p per 100g serving. These oats can be enjoyed by stirring them into yoghurt with some berries and nuts, or simply cooking them with milk for a traditional breakfast – just steer clear of adding sugar.
Fruit, nuts and honey can be a delicious topping to add to porridge of a morning(Image: Getty)
Oats can help fight fatigue too. They’re a fantastic source of energy due to their high content of complex carbohydrates – a bowl of porridge turns into energy that your body slowly absorbs throughout the day.
Oats are brimming with thiamine, phosphorus, magnesium, and B vitamins such as niacin and folate. These nutrients work together to support your body’s energy metabolism.
The British Heart Foundation has listed several toppings you can add to porridge to benefit your health, including:
Banana, raisins and a sprinkle of nutmegStrawberries and blueberriesCherry and chia seedsBanana, raspberry, almond butter and cinnamonFlaked almonds and chopped datesWalnuts, pear slices and gingerPeaches and raspberriesStewed plumsBlueberries, walnuts and sunflower seedsLow fat Greek yoghurt and tinned apricots
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