Sophie Wessex, the Duchess of Edinburgh, reportedly swears by one of the world's healthiest diets, which has kept her in top shape for years. The Duchess, celebrating her 60th birthday today, has been lauded for stepping up her royal engagements following the cancer diagnoses of King Charles and Kate Middleton.
Sophie herself often stuns with her ageless looks and reports suggest one factor behind them could be the Mediterranean diet. Jeremiah Daniel, a personal trainer and CEO at Moonlight Reviews, told the Express: "The Countess of Wessex has a holistic approach to maintaining physical and mental well-being, incorporating a variety of healthy lifestyle habits into her daily routine.
"In terms of diet, the Countess is said to follow the Mediterranean diet with no strict rules about food intake and instead emphasises the importance of balance and overall well-being.". Daniel pointed out that Sophie's diet is rich in "predominantly natural, unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds, fish, olive oil, and moderate amounts of red wine".
While it's common knowledge that regular alcohol consumption isn't ideal for health, authorities like the NHS have acknowledged the perks of the Mediterranean Diet, reports Surrey Live. The diet follows eating habits of those living in Mediterranean countries, namely Spain, Italy, Greece and France. This heart-friendly diet is stacked with plant-based goodies: think succulent fruits, lush veggies, hearty wholegrains, and a medley of nuts, seeds, pulses such as beans, chickpeas, and lentils.
