Nutrition experts reveal the benefits of the Royal Family’s Christmas Day spreads.

For most people, Christmas Day is a chance to indulge in delicious foods, get tipsy on bucks’ fizz and fall asleep after a turkey dinner, but for one family in particular, it is quite the day of dining.

Chefs who have catered and cooked for the Royal family at Christmas have shared what the Royals can expect to eat throughout the day and the overall nutritional value of what they might devour on the big day.

Nutritional experts at Bulk.com have compiled a list of the healthiest options the Royals might indulge in on Christmas Day and given insight into the health benefits of their chosen dishes and drinks.

Kate Middleton’s healthy Hoorah

The Princess of Wales is widely admired for her beautiful physique, and it is no wonder fans of Kate Middleton are keen to know how she stays in such good shape, even at Christmas time.

The Princess is open and honest about her love for healthy and nutritious food, which she doesn’t even stray from on the big day. Catherine opts for a light breakfast of toast or yoghurt accompanied by fruit instead of a sizeable oily fry.

The benefit of opting for a lighter breakfast such as the Princesses fruit and toast is that it reduces the risk of your body feeling bloated and heavy, commonly felt after eating a large, greasy breakfast. The feeling of sluggishness and bloat can ultimately slow your body down.

Having a light yet nutritious breakfast will improve your energy levels and allow you to concentrate longer. It is also a great way to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease, which go hand in hand with processed meats such as sausages, bacon and sugary breakfast cereals.

According to Darren McGrady, a former Royal chef, the men and women in the family tend to be separated for breakfast. The women tend to get their breakfast of commonly lighter foods delivered to their rooms, whereas the men have a fuller and heartier breakfast of eggs, grilled kidneys, kippers and bacon.

Organic Options

The King has made it clear since his management of Sandringham started back in 2017 that he has opted to turn the estate into a fully organic ordeal, which will not go unnoticed on the big day. The King’s passion and commitment to making the estate more organic is a fantastic example of creating an influential impact on healthier choices.

There are many benefits in indulging in organic foods; for example, by choosing organically farmed produce, you are ultimately reducing the risk of digesting any nasty pesticides which can be extremely harmful.

Organic foods are also brilliant for your immune system and can help you work more efficiently for extended periods as injections of harmful chemicals are entirely avoided in organic foods so that you can guarantee an altogether safer and happier growing environment for the foods.

Royal Roasties

Although they might be the most lavish family in Britain, it is imperative to mention that traditional Christmas veggies never go a miss, even in the Royal Family.

Roast potatoes are not just delicious but also incredibly nutritious. Potatoes hold a large amount of fibre, which will keep you full for longer. Fibre is fantastic for your cholesterol, which can reduce heart disease and also be a great way of keeping track of your blood sugar levels.

Antioxidants that swarm in potatoes are a great way of getting the right vitamins your body needs, especially in the winter months, and aid your body in functioning healthily.

Meghan’s Christmas Cocktails

It has been reported that the Duchess of Sussex is known to enjoy a festive tipple, particularly an almond milk spiced cocktail to be exact, which, although it might not be your first thought when choosing what drinks to serve on Christmas Day, it is undoubtedly a yummy and slightly healthier one.

Meghan told Grazia that she makes this specific cocktail for her friends over Christmas time; it includes unsweetened almond milk, cinnamon, cardamom, powdered ginger, cloves, dates, and your favourite bourbon.

Almond milk is an excellent alternative to regular cow’s milk as it can help to lower cholesterol and introduce more antioxidants into the body through vitamin E. Alongside this, there are incredible benefits when it comes to cinnamon as it includes loads of antioxidants, can reduce inflammation, helps decrease blood pressure, and promotes healthy blood sugar levels.

An expert at Bulk.com commented:

“As this year draws to a close, it is important to make sure you enjoy your Christmas Day by keeping it as stress and guilt-free as possible. Thoughts of overindulging can be daunting, especially for those who are on positive fitness journeys and are concerned about hindering progress, however you can put your mind at ease knowing there are always healthy options – even at Christmas”.