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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
Princess Diana's royal chef reveals her favourite 'super healthy' breakfast - and it's one now beloved by influencers
Princess Diana 's favourite breakfast has been revealed almost 30 years after her tragic death - and it's a 'super healthy' one loved by influencers. According to her former chef, the late mother of Prince William and Prince Harry began eating the nutritious meal of overnight oats after discovering it at a Swiss health clinic in the 1990s. In a video shared to his YouTube channel, ex royal cook Darren McGrady said the simple hearty breakfast was what the princess ate 'everyday' or on 'most mornings' at Kensington Palace. He added that it was 'healthy and packed with protein and nutrients' - much of the reason why modern-day celebrities and influencers have gone crazy for it. A-listers such as Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham have all championed the meal in recent years. Overnight oats is a no-cook dish that requires preparing oatmeal by soaking it in liquids such as milk or juice, and other ingredients such as fruits, nut butters and nuts overnight in the refrigerator. Nutritionists have labelled it one of the healthiest breakfasts to exist due to properties such as lessening the risk of diabetes, reducing cholesterol and the risk of obesity. In a caption accompanying the clip, Darren shared his special recipe which included blueberries and fresh walnuts. He began by explaining that Princess Diana was 'looking the best she ever did' during the days he cooked overnight oats and other meals for her. 'She was now eating healthy - her go-to breakfast was something called overnight oats' said Darren. He added: 'Now today overnight oats is popular. Everybody is eating them but they date back to 2012. 'That's when you couldn't go on social media without seeing a recipe for overnight oats. But Princess Diana was eating overnight oats almost 20 years earlier in 1993.' The top chef revealed that Diana stumbled upon the dish after attending a Swiss health clinic where she was introduced to the intriguing breakfast for the first time. 'They were actually called bircher muesli and they were invented by a Swiss nutritionist who thought they were really, really good and all the ingredients were super, super healthy' he continued. Overnight oats was reportedly invented by Dr Maximilian Oskar Bircher-Benner around the 20th century so his patients could enjoy a healthy and easy meal. Darren joked that the late princess stole the recipe and returned to Britain where she asked the expert chef to make them for breakfast 'everyday'. He added that while oatmeal could be enjoyed hot, eating them cold placed the dish on 'another level' and made them taste 'amazing'. Next he talked viewers through his personal recipe, one seemingly similar to what he cooked for the late royal princess herself. 'Start off by steeping the oats - that means adding a liquid to them. I use rolled oats. 'Don't use the quick oats or anything like that' he warned. 'The rolled oats in my opinion are the best'. Darren showed the camera a silver bowl of uncooked oats, and afterwards poured a jug of freshly squeezed orange juice inside it. 'Cover them [the oats] with plastic and then put them in the refrigerator and leave them overnight... overnight oats.' He produced the results of nightly soaked oats which appeared to have swelled up with each grain now clinging to each other. The expert chef stirred the contents together and then reached for his next ingredient - a pot of yoghurt. He opted for the dairy snack due to its high protein content, and then for a sweet kick he added a drop of honey. 'With the raw honey just do that to taste,' continued Darren. 'If you like it really, really sweet then obviously put a little bit more in but not too much'. Finally he added half a honey crisp apple, the juice of one lemon, one cup of fresh blueberries and a 1/2 cup of toasted walnuts. 'So there are many different things you can add into the dish now' he explained. 'Los of different fruits, all the berries and the strawberries... chia seeds are really popular now too. 'This is the classic traditional dish that Princess Diana had for breakfast every morning. 'I have to admit when I was making this for Princess Diana every morning at Kensington Palace it was so good, I actually used to double the recipe so that the chef got it too' he joked. He presented the concoction in a medium-sized tumbler with a silver panel which was now overflowing with creamy oats. A few blueberries and chopped walnuts made for the perfect garnish to his completed recipe. 'Well there you go! It's so much cheaper than buying it ready made at the store' he concluded. DARREN MCGRADY'S OVERNIGHT OATS Serves 2: 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 TBS raw honey 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional) 1/2 honey crisp apple 1 lemon, juice only 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup toasted walnuts Add the orange juice to the oats, stir and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night. Stir in the Greek yogurt, honey (to taste) and lemon juice. Grate the apple and add to the oats and fold in. Add half of the blueberries and stir. Spoon into a serving dish and decorate with the remaining blueberries and walnuts.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
10 3-Ingredient Breakfast Recipes for Better Heart Health
Planning healthy breakfasts doesn't always have to mean a long grocery list. These simple, flavorful breakfast recipes are made with only three heart-healthy ingredients, like whole grains, berries, yogurt and more. Plus, each dish is lower in sodium and saturated fat, making them good options to support a healthy heart. You'll want to try options like our Watermelon-Peach Smoothie or our Homemade Plain Greek Yogurt for a breakfast that'll excite you to get up in the to MyRecipes Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It's free!Watermelon-Peach Smoothie This watermelon-peach smoothie is a refreshing drink that's perfect for warm days. Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor. View Recipe Homemade Plain Greek Yogurt Learning how to make Greek yogurt at home is simple with this easy recipe. Start by making homemade yogurt by heating milk, combining it with a little bit of already-cultured yogurt and letting it sit in a warm spot until the milk turns into yogurt. Making protein-rich Greek yogurt takes one step beyond regular yogurt: straining the yogurt to thicken it. You can add the leftover liquid—also known as whey—to smoothies, or you can use it in place of buttermilk in baking. View Recipe Muesli with Raspberries Start your day off with whole grains, fiber and protein with this easy breakfast. View Recipe Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients: yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring. View Recipe Slow-Cooker Overnight Farro Porridge Originally from Mesopotamia, farro is a type of wheat with a wonderful nutty flavor and toothsome texture. It's packed with plant-based protein, niacin, magnesium and zinc. Ancient wheat strains have also been found to have higher levels of antioxidants and carotenoids, important for eye health. View Recipe Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking. With just eggs and a banana, you can have healthy grain-free pancakes with no added sugar. View Recipe Fig & Honey Yogurt In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them. View Recipe Cottage Cheese Toast Had your fill of toast that barely takes the edge off your hunger? Say hello to our delicious and nutritious cottage cheese toast! This toast, made with whole-grain bread and topped with creamy cottage cheese, is just the beginning. We've added six variations, both sweet and savory, perfect for kick-starting your morning or powering through the afternoon. Savory toasts are packed with lean protein, heart-healthy fats and plenty of plant-based fiber, while sweeter versions feature fruits like antioxidant-rich blueberries and raspberries. No matter which version you choose, satisfaction is guaranteed. View Recipe Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It's the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast. View Recipe Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized. View Recipe Read the original article on EATINGWELL
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Nurse, 21, is unrecognisable after losing half her weight - she hails 'slimming' breakfast she ate every day for a year
A nurse who shed seven stone in a year without using weight loss medication has hailed the protein-heavy breakfast she ate every day as a key driver of her life-changing fat loss. Melanie Koz, 21, from Canada, lost almost half her weight last year, reaching a healthy 11 stone, and has showcased her incredible transformation in a TikTok video that's so far amassed more than 2million views. Her secret, she explained, was switching her carbohydrate-heavy diet of burgers, crisps and bread to an eating plan focused on low-fat proteins like diary and chicken. Key to this, she said in a series of social media videos, was the breakfast she ate 'every single day' for a year: a bowl of non-fat Greek yoghurt and honey topped with fruit. Not only did the meal keep her fuller for longer, protein helped her to 'build muscle' and become 'tighter and toned'. Her transformation, which began in 2023, came after years of failed attempts to lose weight, most of which involved a strenuous exercise routine, with little change to her diet. After leaving school and beginning her career as a nurse, she developed an unhealthy habit of eating cheeseburgers and bags of crisps as a coping mechanism after stressful shifts. But then, she enrolled on a nutrition course during her training, which dramatically changed her understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mel (@ 'From there I used my newfound knowledge, and the rest is history,' she said. As well as her filling breakfasts, Ms Koz also overhaued the selection of snacks she'd use to get through a busy shift. Crisps and chocolate bars were ditched in favour of high-protein alternatives like edamame beans and cottage cheese. These nibbles are low in calories but 'fill your hunger', Ms Koz said in a video. 'Edamame is a great source of plant-based protein. It can help in building and maintaining muscle. It is [also] a great source of fibre which can help you feel full longer', she explained. Her meals, meanwhile, were classic favourites with a high-protein twist—like chilli with extra beans and homemade 'high protein pizza' with zero-fat yoghurt added to the dough, and low-fat cheese. She also spoke of eating puddings with a health twist, incorporating collagen and protein powder into a bowl of vanilla ice cream. Key to her weight loss, she said, was ensuring a calorie deficit—but it was easier to stay full with protein-heavy meals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mel (@ What's more, this eating plan meant she didn't have to 'torture' herself with exercise. She simply invested in a home treadmill and went for long walks, before eventually joining a gym for some strength exercises. Now, she shares her simple weight loss hacks on social media in the hope of helping others who feel like they've hit a wall when it comes to transforming their health. 'I know how it feels to be on the other side of the screen wishing for a different body,' she said. 'I know the feeling of hopelessness after failing to lose weight countless times. For those reasons, I share my journey. 'I continue to hope that in some way, what I've shared and continue to share, has helped and will help at least one individual.' High protein diets have long been recommended by some health experts as an effective weight loss tool. This is thought to be because protein-heavy foods like meat and dairy take the body a while to process, keeping you fuller for longer and less likely to snack. Many high protein snacks are also lower in calories than those that are high in carbohydrates, like bread-based treats. Studies have previously found that high protein diets can aid weight loss by reducing appetite. Protein is a key nutrient that is crucial for building muscle, bone and skin. Currently the NHS and other international health bodies recommend eating roughly 0.75g of protein per kilogram of bodyweight every day.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Kendall Jenner's 200 calorie breakfast is 'packed with healthy fats that keep her thin'... after accidentally sharing she's a size 2
Kendall Jenner is one of the highest-paid supermodels in the world due in part to her killer figure. And now the 29-year-old leggy wonder from Calabasas has revealed the very low calorie breakfast she eats to stay so thin. The reality TV star shared a picture of her healthy morning meal to Instagram on Wednesday. 'The whole plate is about 200 calories,' functional nutritionist Monica Partier tells as she broke down what the ingredients were. 'It's full of healthy fats that help keep her thin. 'The meal consists of fresh berries like raspberries, strawberries and blackberries that have fiber and vitamins in them. She added Matcha green tea powder, which is an antioxidant and contains vitamin C, chromium, magnesium, selenium and zinc,' added Partier. 'There also a few small nuts which contain healthy fats, and a splash of Greek yogurt which is high in calcium and protein, and supports gut health, and also is a healthy fat.' On the side was a Golden Milk Latte - a nutrient-rich turmeric coffee beverage that gives the drink its famous golden color - and bowls of oatmeal as she dined on a wood table. 'Turmeric is rich in phytonutrients that may protect the body by neutralizing free radicals and also has anti-inflammatory properties,' added Partier. Jenner, who stands at 5ft11in, accidentally revealed on her Kardashian Kloset page that she is a size two as she was forced to list the sizes of her old clothing. She has used her hot body to land a contract with Italian swimwear brand Calzedonia. Jenner looked her very best in a shoot last year by a swimming pool from photographer Cameron Hammond. 'Across the full collection, shoppers can discover bikini tops and bottoms in a range of styles, including triangle, balconette, Brazilian, and full coverage, as well as swimsuits,' a press release shared. 'Other lines which are part of the Limited Edition collection include: the Black Crystals and White Pearls sub-collections.' The older sister of Kylie Jenner was modeling the summer line for Calzedonia, an Italian fashion group founded in Verona by Sandro Veronesi in 1986, with over 5,000 shops worldwide as of 2021. The company called Jenner their 'summer muse' as she made the most of the suit they described as 'shiny satin.' The cover girl was seen near the ocean as she wore her light brown hair down over her bare shoulders. And in two photos, she had on no top as she used her hand to cover her chest slightly. In 2023 Kendall insisted that she wants a traditional marriage and three kids, though she admitted she's not ready to settle in an episode of The Kardashians. While her mother Kris kept not so subtly hinting that she wants Kendall to have a kid, the supermodel insisted that she has 'got this.' Kris tells Kendall that she had a dream about her having a baby, as Kendall asks, 'With who?' 'It wasn't clear who it was with, it was just you had a baby,' Kris says, asking if she'll ever want to have a baby one day. 'Of course. Three max. I'm cool with two, though. I just want my kid to for sure have a sibling, I know that,' Kendall says to Kris. Kris adds in confession, 'I know we're all different, but me personally, I would love to see Kendall have a baby, and she'd be such a good mommy.' Kendall responds in confession, 'I swear I got this, and I will give you a grandkid when the time is right and when it all makes sense perfectly.' Kendall shared, 'I just think about my life and the freedom that I have right now and like the ease in just picking up and going somewhere, I just like that right now.' She clarified that after having a baby 'Your whole life changes. But I'm also like not gonna do it with just anybody.' She says she wants a wedding and adds, 'I'm traditional in that sense.'
