Royal cuisine: secrets of power Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest occupies such a high position, and is the elderly head of state in the world. In addition, she has the opportunity to visit the best doctors, the Queen is also known for its good food habits. They are not complicated, so I advise you to pay attention to them!

Former Royal chef Darren McGrady told us that Prince Philip likes to eat, and the Queen was accustomed to small portions: the best four small meals than three larger.

It is known to many, decided to weight loss: smaller portions reduce the number of calories by 25% and helps to effectively burn fat.

For example, the Queen loves chocolate cake and can eat it every day for a small piece.

Studies show that those who start the day with chocolate or ice cream, better able to cope with hunger during the day. In addition, close to lunch are generally healthier than tightly to dinner.

Queen loves dark chocolate with a cocoa content of above 60%, and white or milk not eating.

Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids that are beneficial for the heart.

Queen Elizabeth II loves the strawberry, but eats it only in the summer. Studies show that shipping out of season fruit and vegetables reflects their nutritional value.

So, tomatoes are losing more than half of the vitamin C during the eight-day journey from the garden to the counter.

The Queen often eats sandwiches with smoked salmon in the second half of the day, grilled fish for lunch or dinner.

Besides taste, it is still beneficial fatty acids help the brain work better.

What's the story about the Queen tea? Her favorite Earl Grey tea helps to lower cholesterol (thanks to the flavonoids in the bergamot).

In addition, tea can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of ovarian cancer and help to lose weight.