When you think of areas in the world where people live the longest, you don’t often think of Great Britain. Greasy fish and chips and Banger sausages aren’t exactly the ultimate recipes for longevity. (even though they taste great!) Prince Philip died at the age of 99 and Queen Elizabeth lived to be 96. Her mother made it to 101. There must be a secret to British longevity and here are some of the reasons.
The diet of Queen Elizabeth II
According to several sources, Queen Elizabeth II favored a type of detox diet. She took 2 Tablespoons of olive oil every night and drank several cups of tea a day. As we all know, when it’s tea time, everything stops in England. She never ate anything with garlic.
Here are samples of what the Queen ate on a typical day.
- Breakfast – Orange juice, fruit, and toast. She also ate cornflakes or porridge and rumor has it she ate it out of a Tupperware bowl.
- Lunch – Salad with turkey or seafood.
- High Tea –English tea with crunchy biscuits, orange jam, or curd.
- Dinner – Steamed vegetables with shredded cheese.
- Snacks – Raw carrots, cucumber slices, or tomatoes.
- In the evening, both the Queen and Prince enjoyed a glass of vermouth.
Queen Elizabeth was just over 5′ tall and weighed approximately 135 lbs, which is a healthy weight for her age.
Scientists believe another reason for both the Queen and Prince Philip’s longevity and good health was attributed to the mineral water they drank at Balmoral Castle.
Recent tests by a bioscience company have revealed that the mineral water rises from a spring at the edge of Balmoral and then flows through the sub-strata of the Royal estate. It helps keep their skin youthful into old age and also protects against toxic molecules linked to age-related diseases.
Homeopathy
The British Royal Family has used and endorsed homeopathy for three generations.
The Queen Mother was the Royal Patron of the British Homeopathic Association. Her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, never traveled without her personal homeopathic first-aid kit by her side.
Montacute, England
There’s a village in England where residents have been known to live to advanced ages. It’s called Montacute and it’s on the radar as a longevity hotspot.
The residents eat organically grown fruits such as apples, pears, plums, cherries, and berries from trees and bushes grown in garden allotments as well as free-range wheat. They also drink mineral-rich water. Many attribute their longevity to the soil in their gardens which is chemical-free.
British Longevity Summed Up
Take a lesson from the Queen and Prince and all the jolly oldsters that lived long in Merry Ol’ England. Enjoy your food, but eat it in moderation. Drink a spot or two of tea during the day and perhaps a small nightcap. Eat fresh organic foods whenever possible and stay active. If you do, you’ll live royally for many years to come.
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