Kate Middleton's daily breakfast is a superfood that lowers cholesterol

Kate Middleton reportedly starts her day with the same superfood breakfast every day, providing her with the energy needed to keep up with her three young children. The Princess of Wales, who celebrated her 43rd birthday this week, had a particularly tough year last year after revealing in March that she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis.

Fortunately, by November, she shared the good news that her chemotherapy treatment was complete and expressed her determination to remain "staying cancer free" in a heartfelt family video. The mother of three has been gradually resuming her Royal engagements, including a visit to Southport in October after the tragic loss of three schoolgirls, and is keen to continue improving her fitness levels.

Known for her interest in fitness and past enjoyment of tennis, the princess's diet aligns with her healthy lifestyle, with reports over the years suggesting her meals are rich in fruits and vegetables. For breakfast, she reportedly favours a bowl of slow-burn energy oats, ideal for a busy mum's needs.

In his book 'Catherine, The Princess of Wales', Royal author Robert Jobson notes that healthy eating is a staple in both Prince William and Kate's daily routine.

He penned: "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.", reports Surrey Live.

"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, also known as porridge, is hailed as a 'superfood'. Oats help maintain satiety, which can prevent snacking or overeating, potentially aiding in weight loss by reducing calorie intake.

Not only tasty and simple to make, oats are celebrated for their cholesterol-lowering effects, the Express notes. This benefit is largely attributed to their fibre content, with a 40g serving of rolled oats containing about 3g of fibre.

Fibre slows the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream and increases its excretion through fecal lipids, bile, and bile acids. Soluble fibre, particularly beta-glucan found in oats, is effective in lowering cholesterol by binding to cholesterol-rich bile acids in the intestines.

Healthline reports that oats are also packed full of thiamine, phosphorus, magnesium, and B vitamins such as niacin and folate. These nutrients work together to assist your body in energy metabolism.

For more advice on cholesterol, visit the NHS website.