02-05-2025
David Beckham's 'favourite meal' is very unusual thanks to one ingredient
The former footballer has once again proved he's just a regular guy at heart by sharing a picture of his "favourite" meal - but while some fans agreed with him, others were left baffled
David Beckham is keen to show he's still a man of simple tastes. Despite having a whopping £400m fortune in the bank, the ex-England skipper previously said one of his favourite meals was a classic ham, egg and chips.
However, as we previously revealed, it came with some very controversial additions. The footballing legend, who turns 50 today (May 2, posted a snap of the meal to Instagram.
He accompanied it with the caption: "Last night's feast one of my favourites growing up. Thanks mum. Gammon, chips, fried egg, tinned pineapple, peas and baked beans, coleslaw."
Diving into the comments, one fan said: "Pineapple does not belong on a main meal." While another was flabbergasted: "Coleslaw and mushy peas? Has everyone gone berserk?"
But, supporting Becks' food choice, a fan said: "Perfectly acceptable dinner. Egg goes well with gammon, coleslaw with pineapple, chips with peas."
Health benefits of pineapples
Pineapple contains plenty of antioxidants and digestive enzymes that may support gut health. Canned pineapple has a large amount of vitamin C, which can boost the immune system and maintain healthy skin.
In fact, according to Live Strong, one cup provides 21% of your daily needs of the vitamin. But there are things to be wary of when opting for the tinned fruit variety rather than the actual fruit.
Some canned pineapple is preserved in sugar-sweetened syrup, which could prove an issue for people with blood sugar conditions such as type 2 diabetes. You should consult a doctor if you have such issues before adding canned pineapple or fresh pineapple to your diet in large quantities.
The Beckhams' other food favourites
While having some pineapple next to beans, eggs and chips may seem strange to many, it does come with its own health benefits.
David's culinary preferences starkly contrast with those of his stylish wife, Victoria.
Former Spice Girl 'Posh Spice', Victoria sticks to a regimented menu of grilled fish and steamed veggies to stay slender. Although David, a fitness enthusiast himself, has a taste more aligned with your everyday Brit.
Even with access to the world's most exclusive eateries, he claims nothing tops crisps and a hearty baked bean toastie. On the River Cafe Table 4 podcast earlier this year, David was prompted to reveal his comfort food picks. "After talking about all of this great food and all of these great restaurants I go to, my comfort food is a packet of salt and vinegar Discos," he confessed.
"And maybe a toastie made in the Brevile toaster with baked beans." David went on to detail his method for creating this simple yet satisfying dish: "I put the bread in – Hovis.
"A little bit of butter on the outside so it doesn't stick. I put the baked beans in, toast it for four or five minutes, and open it up. No cheese. That and a packet of Discos. I'm more of a crisp man than a chocolate."
