Known for her commitment to fresh and nutritious eating, the Princess of Wales has a surprising favorite snack that may not be widely recognized.
Kate has long favored a diet abundant in fruits and vegetables, but she and Princess Charlotte share a special affinity for one often-overlooked item: olives.
During a visit to Great Ormond Street Hospital in 2018, Kate shared with a young patient that she has loved olives since she was a child. “I used to eat lots and lots of olives when I was little as well,” she revealed. It appears that Princess Charlotte has inherited her mother’s taste for this Mediterranean treat.
While engaging with children at the LEYF (London Early Years Foundation) Stockwell Gardens Nursery and Pre-school in 2020, Kate noted that Charlotte also enjoys olives.
Packed with healthy fats and antioxidants, olives are frequently dismissed as just a snack, yet they provide numerous health benefits. The Princess is known to prefer healthy snacks, including raw fruits and vegetables like goji berries and papaya.
Health Benefits of Olives
Olives boast multiple health advantages, including being a significant source of antioxidants and fiber, as well as potentially enhancing heart health and reducing inflammation.
Regarding the benefits of incorporating olives into your diet, certified nutritionist and nutritional therapist Lucia Stansbie previously informed HELLO! magazine: “Olives are an underrated fermented food! While current trends emphasize kimchi, kombucha, and sauerkraut, olives also fall under the fermented category, supporting gut health.
“They are high in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for overall wellness and maintaining low inflammation levels.” Fermented foods like olives are excellent for health as they are rich in probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that promote gut health.
