After years of skipping lunch, King Charles has finally started to indulge in a midday meal, guided by advice from his nearest and dearest. Traditionally viewing it as an unnecessary luxury that didn’t fit into his busy schedule, the monarch has come round to the practice on the persuasion of his spouse, Royal staff, and medical advisors, who stress the importance of maintaining his vigour.
The Mail on Sunday reports that the 75 year old has developed an appetite for an unexpected modern-day staple: avocado. Despite grappling with a cancer diagnosis, he’s committed to consuming only the healthiest of options, aligning with one of Britain’s most stylish food choices.
A source disclosed to the Mail: “With some reluctance, he now has something to eat at lunchtime – a snack, really. He now eats half an avocado to sustain him through the day. It’s important, particularly if you have got an illness.”
Keen on keeping his diet clean, Charles sticks to organic produce and shared with BBC three years back that he omits meat and fish from his diet twice a week, including dairy on one of those days. Earning its superfood title, avocados are celebrated for their calorie density and role in incorporating ‘good fat’ into diets.
Earlier this year, the Mirror highlighted how Prince Charles’ favoured lunchtime staple, avocado, may face a global shortage due to climate change. A report underlined the “terrible impact” of global warming on avocado farms, calling for more support for those growing the nutrient-rich fruit, reports the Mirror.
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Nations leading in avocado production like Burundi, Chile, Peru, Spain, South Africa, and Mexico are experiencing drops in yields caused by unpredictable weather, as pointed out by a study from Christian Aid. The research indicates that prime avocado-growing regions could shrink by 14 per cent to an alarming 41 per cent by 2050, depending on how quickly we can reduce emissions globally.
Even with a global average temperature increase limited to below 2C, Mexico—as the top avocado producer—might see up to a 31 per cent cut in ideal farming areas by 2050. The forecast worsens if temperatures climb towards a 5C rise, potentially leading to a 43 per cent contraction in cultivation areas.
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