British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled for 70 years, has died at the age of 96. It turns out that the secret of Queen Elizabeth II’s longevity is supported by her five healthy habits.
Here’s the secret to be healthy and long life from Queen Elizabeth II:
- Exercise Routine
Queen Elizabeth II has a habit of maintaining her fitness by exercising. One of them is a regular walk in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. She did it after lunch.
- Loves Healthy Foods
Darren McGrady, a former British royal chef, revealed that Queen Elizabeth’s favorite foods are vegetables along with lean protein, such as salmon, pheasant and venison.
McGrady also said Queen Elizabeth was a big fan of strawberries. During her life, she always ate strawberries every day.
- Don’t like sweet drinks
As a pure British, the Queen likes the ritual of drinking tea in the afternoon. Usually, in the morning, the queen enjoys Earl Gray or Darjeeling, plus a little milk and no sugar. Then, in the afternoon, Queen Elizabeth had another tea at around 5pm.
- Keeps the brain active
Queen Elizabeth II also has a pretty good memory even though she is not young anymore. That’s because she always spends many hours a day reading important documents both related to policy and constitutional issues.
- Me Time
Quoted from the New York Post, when she was talking about her mental health, Queen Elizabeth often takes time to herself, seeking peace in her beloved Balmoral castle in Scotland. However, according to research, Queen Elizabeth’s healthy personal habits are not the only thing that makes her live a long life. When she was born in 1926, the life expectancy of a woman in England was 62 years, while she surpassed the median age of 34.