King Charles' anti-inflammatory diet includes 3 superfoods

Recently, there has been a significant surge in interest in anti-inflammatory foods , with many people looking to their diets to reduce inflammation, promote longevity, and enhance overall wellbeing. King Charles has reportedly been following this approach for years. Former royal chefs have offered glimpses into the King's dietary preferences, revealing that he prefers nutrient-rich foods known for their anti-inflammatory properties. From organic produce to omega-3-packed meals, the King's food philosophy could contain the key to healthier ageing, reports Surrey Live . King Charles has a well-established fondness for wild mushrooms, and Queen Camilla's son Tom Parker-Bowles wrote in his book, Cooking and the Crown, that wild mushrooms are "somewhat of an obsession" for both his mother and stepfather and that they can become quite competitive over their finds when out foraging. Similarly, former royal chef Darren McGrady has revealed that one of the King's most-loved dishes is wild mushroom risotto with organic lamb, and that Charles would regularly take his chefs foraging across the grounds of his royal estates so they could identify the finest ingredients. Darren said: "He loves wild mushrooms and would take his chefs to Balmoral to show them where the best mushrooms are. We brought them back to Buckingham Palace , and they were the most amazing porcini mushrooms." Mushrooms are rich in ergothioneine, a potent antioxidant that protects cells from damage and combats inflammation, making them an ideal addition to any anti-inflammatory diet. While he doesn't consume fish on a daily basis, the King is said to have a fondness for salmon and mackerel, both of which are abundantly rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fats are widely recognised for their anti-inflammatory properties, bolstering heart health, brain function, and joint mobility. However, this is certainly not a staple at every meal, with the monarch previously telling the BBC : "For years, I haven't eaten meat and fish on two days a week, and I don't eat dairy products on one day a week." A longstanding champion of organic living, King Charles reportedly favours green tea over coffee. This low-caffeine alternative is rich in polyphenols like EGCG, which have been shown to reduce inflammation, boost metabolism , and promote healthier skin. A devotee of both green tea and English breakfast, the King is renowned for having particularly strict rules about how his cuppas are brewed. Back in 2020, Evan Samson, Hospitality Manager of Dumfries House, revealed: "The key is to use loose tea and a teapot - one teaspoon of tea leaves per teacup plus an extra one for the pot. "The water must be heated to 70°C for green tea and 100°C for Earl Grey or English breakfast tea. The temperature of the water must be measured with a thermometer."