A WOMAN who followed Kate Middleton’s oatmeal diet claimed she lost a pound after just six days.

Andrea Blazquez stuck to the Princess of Wales’ breakfast staple for a week and said it was “delicious”.

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As part of an experiment for the Express, the woman decided to have a bowl of oats every morning.

Oats are reportedly a breakfast favourite for Kate Middleton and are known to help with weight loss by increasing the feeling of being full for longer.

Andrea noticed that after just six days, she had shed almost one pound as the feeling of fullness she experienced from the oats reduced the amount she was snacking between meals.

She said: “The healthy and delicious breakfast was so filling that I wasn’t that hungry at lunchtime which encouraged me to opt for a healthier option, like a salad”.

Even though a bowl of plain old oats may sound like a daunting choice for the most important meal of the day, the woman said that adding seeds, nuts, and fruit helped keep the dish tasty – and healthy.

BBC Goodfood states that the health benefits of oats include improving diet quality, helping manage cholesterol, helping balance blood sugar levels, supporting gut health, and may minimise belly fat.

Health site Trifecta Nutrition stated that oatmeal contains more fibre than a bowl of bran flakes and they are also rich in B vitamins and minerals such as iron and magnesium.

“When you start your day with a bowl of oats, you’re getting a real nutrient boost,” they said.

And to save you time in the morning if you’re thinking about giving oats a go, like Chinese and Indian takeaways, and KFC meals, porridge can be reheated.

Cooked oats can be stored in the fridge for up to five days, making them the perfect meal prep breakfast.

They can also be frozen for up to 3 months and can be cooked on a stovetop or in a microwave.

This comes after we reported on the secrets behind Kate Middleton’s age-defying looks.

The future queen reportedly favours a diet of raw food, low carb and high-protein dishes – but does enjoy the occasional pizza and takeaway curry as a treat.

And alternatively, to a bowl of oats, Prince William revealed that he also has a healthy start to the day by eating two eggs and wholemeal toast with butter.

He wrote on a nutrition sheet last year that he had enjoyed apple juice and a cup of tea with milk and sugar alongside it.

But for lunch, he said he ate a “rubbish sandwich” with a glass of water before having white fish with mushrooms for dinner.

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