Kate Middleton’s health journey has been in the spotlight since she announced she is battling cancer.
The Princess of Wales said in September that is cancer free and went back to work.
Throughout history, the royal family has kept up with a balanced lifestyle, including her dietaccording to the Manchester Evening News.
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Middleton (43) reportedly enjoys a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, writes the British publication.
But he always chooses “slow-burning energy oats” for breakfast.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, at Christmas morning services at Sandringham Church on December 25, 2024 in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
In the book “Catherine, Princess of Wales”, royal author Robert Johnson confirmed the opinion of Middleton and Prince William a healthy dietadding that the princess also has “healthy snacks” and once told a child at Great Ormond Street Hospital that she eats “lots of olives”.
Middleton’s choice of oats in the morning is special a healthy optionespecially for a working mother, experts agree.
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Oats provide sustained energy and are an excellent source of fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, according to Healthline.
The food can also help prevent type 2 diabetes and lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels due to the presence of beta glucan, a type of soluble dietary fiber.
Oats provide lasting energy and are an excellent source of fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Healthline reported that whole oats contain almost 11% fiber, which can help slow down digestion and increase fullness.
Eighty percent of the protein found in oats is avenalin, which is similar to the protein found in lentils, peas, chickpeas, beans, peanuts and other legumes.
Oats can be a healthy breakfast food because of the amount of fiber it contains, which contributes to the feeling of satiety, balances blood sugar and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. (iStock)
Stay consistent
Robin DeCicco, a certified holistic nutritionist and founder of Power of Food Education in New Jersey, confirmed that the beta glucan in oats can help with appetite suppression by slowing down digestion.
The nutritionist recommends adding more protein and healthy fats a bowl of oatmeal to “keep you fuller”.
“Because oats are a high-carb breakfast, some people don’t feel full or crave snacks soon after, so I suggest adding a scoop or two of natural nut butter, a handful of walnuts or almonds, or a few eggs on top for a delicious oatmeal,” she told Fox News Digital.
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“It’s absolutely necessary to add some ground flaxseed or hemp seed to oatmeal to increase the content of good omega-3 fats,” she added.
Since the Princess of Wales is reportedly consistent with her eating habits, DeCicco noted that eating the same breakfast every day may have some benefits.
A nutritionist recommended adding healthy fats or protein to oats for a more filling meal. (iStock)
“You don’t give yourself a chance to deviate from your plan,” she observed.
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“When you already know you have a meal that works for you and makes you feel good, it’s easier to stick to it – rather than waiting until the last minute to think about what you want, which can lead to it becoming unhealthy food selection.”
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DeCicco cautioned that some research has found that products containing oats may contain traces of a popular chemical called glyphosate, which has been linked to metabolic disorders and liver disease.
To avoid glyphosate and maximize health benefits, she recommends choosing oats that carry the USDA Organic label.
