Have you ever wondered what diets Meghan Markle follows and what foods you could expect to find in her kitchen?
The Duchess of Sussex, 38, has always labelled herself as a foodie, even once sharing recipes and food reviews on her former lifestyle blog, The Tig. She now lives in Los Angeles - a city famous for perpetuating a healthy lifestyle - with her husband Prince Harry and two children, Archie and Lilibet.
While the mother-of-two has previously extolled the benefits of eating a balanced diet, Meghan doesn't deny herself the occasional indulgent treat. Here are some of the foods the royal typically eats each day - including her favourite healthy snack and her alternative to caffeine - according to OK Magazine.
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Meghan will never skip breakfast
Meghan is said to always starts her day with a nutritious breakfast and royal biography Finding Freedom has proclaimed exactly what the duchess eats when she wakes up. Authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand write: "Her morning ritual started with a cup of hot water and a slice of lemon, followed by her favourite breakfast of steel-cut oats (usually made with almond or soy milk) with bananas and agave syrup for sweetness."
The royal is also said to enjoy an omelette with cheese, fresh herbs and a side of toast.
Lunch is Meghan's favourite meal of the day
The former Suits star once said: "I'm always hoping I'm having lunch with people, so we can share fries. It's its own food group for me." She added that she is normally hungrier at lunchtime so generally enjoys a heavier meal then, followed by a lighter dinner. Some of her other favourite lunches include sashimi or salads.
Meghan is very health-conscious and typically tries to eat a gluten-free and vegan diet during the week after noticing a difference in her skin and energy levels when she cuts the food groups out. The former actress admitted she doesn't deny herself the occasional portion of chips.
"I try to eat vegan during the week and then have a little bit more flexibility with what I dig into on the weekends," she told Best Health in 2015. "But at the same time, it's all about balance. Because I work out the way I do, I don't ever want to feel deprived. I feel that the second you do that is when you start to binge on things. It's not a diet; it's lifestyle eating."
She loves green juice
Meghan has previously stated that she tries to avoid caffeine in the afternoons, instead opting for green juice to get an energy boost.
Speaking to Today, she explained: "It's easy to fall into the trap of rushing for a coffee when you hit that 4 p.m. slump. But if I blend some apple, kale, spinach, lemon, and ginger in my Vitamix in the morning and bring it to work, I always find that sipping on that is a much better boost than a cup of espresso."
Meghan's healthy snack revealed
The royal's quick healthy snack has captured people's attention after it was revealed in the new royal biography Finding Freedom. "For snacks in between meals, she opted for apple slices and peanut butter," said Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand.
She loves to cook and entertain
Sunday dinner is one of Meghan's favourite meals, and she loves cooking a big dinner for her family and friends according to an interview she gave with the press.
"I am a big fan of Sunday suppers. Whether we're eating lamb tagine, pot roast or a hearty soup, the idea of gathering for a hearty meal with friends and family on a Sunday makes me feel comforted," she told Today.
"I enjoy making slow-cooked food on Sundays, like Filipino-style chicken adobo. It's so easy—combine garlic, soy (or Bragg Liquid Aminos), vinegar, maybe some lemon and let the chicken swim in that sauce until it falls off the bone in a Crock-Pot"
She doesn't deny herself a glass of wine
Although she isn't a big drinker, Meghan won't deny herself the odd glass of wine. In fact, an Italian wine called Tignanello was the inspiration behind the name for her lifestyle blog, The Tig , which she closed in 2017.
Meghan previously told Best Health: "Of course I'm going to have that glass of wine – it's delicious and I enjoy it. Do the things you enjoy within reason. Know your body and what works for you and you'll be fine."
Meghan has a great banana bread recipe
We've all tried our hand at making banana bread in recent times, with the baked good becoming the food of the moment in lockdown. The Duchess of Sussex surprised her hosts at a farm during her and Prince Harry's royal tour of Australia by presenting them with homemade banana bread using a special recipe.
Meghan showed off her baking prowess and made a chocolate chip and ginger banana bread in Admiralty House, which was said to be "delicious".
The Duchess loves roast chicken
Even though she tries to eat vegan during the week, Meghan does enjoy a roast chicken. The meal is sure to be even more special to her now, given that Prince Harry proposed to her at Nottingham Cottage as they prepared the dish together.
She’s a big fan of a childhood favourite
Meghan has confessed she sometimes gets a craving for mac and cheese, telling EyeSwoon : "I now buy the Annie’s organic one if I’m craving it, but I throw some frozen peas into it and have this gooey simple childlike meal. I used to cook it for the kids I would babysit and I always enjoyed feeling like a kid and eating it with them."
Mac and cheese was one of Prince Harry's favourites when he was younger. Former royal chef Darren McGrady previously said he used to make the wholesome comfort food time and time again for Prince William and Harry at Kensington Palace. He wouldn't be a fan of Meghan's packet sauce though!
Meghan loves sushi and seafood
Meghan is a huge fan of sushi and previously said it is an essential part of her diet. Two of her favourite spots in Los Angeles are said to include Sugarfish and Sushi Park.
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