The Shocking Revelation That Stunned Millions
It sounds like something out of a bizarre medical documentary, but it’s absolutely true. Victoria Beckham, 50, has reportedly eaten the same meal of steamed fish and vegetables for 25 years, according to her husband David Beckham. The revelation came during David’s appearance on the River Cafe Table 4 podcast, where he admitted to being married to someone with the most restrictive eating habits imaginable.
When you think about it, that’s roughly 9,125 identical dinners. The same grilled fish, the same steamed vegetables, day after day, year after year. Victoria Beckham rarely deviates from her go-to meal of fish and steamed vegetables, according to her husband David. “Since I met her she only eats grilled fish, steamed vegetables. She will very rarely deviate from that.”
The Apple Cider Vinegar Morning Ritual
Victoria’s extreme eating habits don’t start with dinner. Every single morning begins with what many would consider torture. Mrs Beckham ditches the traditional early morning drink of tea in favour of two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. “Each morning, the first thing I do is have three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, followed by a mug of hot water and lemon and multiple coffees,” she told Net-A-Porter.
Victoria captioned the photo. “Be brave! Two tbsp first thing on an empty tummy!” Her apple cider vinegar of choice isn’t cheap either – she uses Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the ‘Mother’, which costs around seven pounds at Holland & Barrett. According to Hello magazine, Beckham avoids tea and coffee in the morning and instead has two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar on an empty stomach followed by some warm lemon water before she drinks or eats anything. Studies have shown that apple cider vinegar can help improve blood sugars.
The Green Monster Smoothie Obsession
After the acidic wake-up call, Victoria moves on to what she calls her “monster green smoothie.” This isn’t your average breakfast drink. Victoria also reportedly enjoys a smoothie, revealing she likes to blend a nutritious mix of apples, kiwi, lemon, spinach, broccoli and chia seeds in her Nutribullet – so she’s off to a good start with her five-a-day.
Much like the Princess of Wales, Victoria is said to kick start her day with a “monster green smoothie” consisting of apples, kiwi, lemon, spinach, broccoli, chia seeds, and coconut water. The combination sounds healthy on paper, but people who’ve tried replicating it describe the taste as challenging. One journalist who followed Victoria’s diet for a week admitted she needed to add a banana to make it palatable.
The Four Avocados Per Day Habit
Here’s where things get really expensive and potentially concerning. Victoria previously told The Telegraph that she eats four avocados a day for her skin, believing that consuming massive amounts of healthy fats will give her that famous glow. That’s roughly 1,460 avocados per year, or about 36,500 avocados over the past 25 years.
When it comes to maintaining her bright visage, Beckham swears by consuming the right amount of healthy fats, mainly from avocados. In an interview with The Telegraph the fashion designer revealed that she now “eats three or four avocados a day” to keep her skin healthy. But nutritionists aren’t entirely convinced this extreme approach is wise. Eating three to four avocados a day “adds significant calories and fats, which might not be necessary or beneficial for everyone,” Keatley says. “Simply consuming three to four avocados a day alone could be a lot of fat for one’s body to break down,” she says.
The Mercury Poisoning Scare
Victoria’s fish obsession nearly became life-threatening. MEDICS found something fishy when Victoria Beckham checked into a luxury health spa. Tests showed she had “off the scale” levels of toxic mercury in her blood. This shocking discovery forced her to make some changes to her otherwise unchanging diet.
She has now altered her diet to include more salmon and less swordfish and tuna, which contain the highly poisonous methylmercury. A source said: “Victoria had off the scale levels of mercury. So doctors gave her a liver flush to help rid the body of toxins.” Some side effects of mercury poisoning could include anxiety, depression, numbness, tremors, memory problems, and potentially even more devastating effects. Not only does eating only fish as a source of protein edge out other nutrient-dense foods with a variety of health benefits, but it also could put one at a higher risk of mercury poisoning.
Victoria’s Response to the Criticism
When confronted about her husband’s revelation, Victoria didn’t deny it but tried to make it sound less extreme. “Meanwhile, Victoria has responded to his comments and insists that she isn’t ‘boring’ with her diet. “I mean, talk about making me sound boring,” she told Vogue Australia in 2022. “What he meant is that he’s never met anyone who is more disciplined with the way that they eat.”
I eat lots of healthy fat: fish, avocado, nuts, that sort of thing. I do drink alcohol, unless I have a reason not to. She also revealed she goes through detox periods. “I’ll detox from anything for three to six months where I won’t drink.” Her approach to everything, including eating, is admittedly extreme. “I’m quite extreme in anything I do, whether it’s eating or working out or drinking or not drinking.”
The One Exception in 25 Years
In a quarter-century of identical meals, there was apparently one magical moment when Victoria broke her pattern. The only time she’s probably ever shared something that’s been on my plate was actually when she was pregnant with Harper, and it was the most amazing thing… It was one of my favourite evenings. I can’t remember what it was but I know she’s not eaten it since!
David describes this single deviation as one of his favorite evenings, highlighting just how rare and special it was for his wife to try something different. The fact that he can’t even remember what the food was makes it even more poignant – it wasn’t about the meal itself, but about the moment of shared culinary experience that never happened again.
The Nutritionist Warnings
Health experts are far from impressed with Victoria’s approach to eating. However, according to experts, there are two fundamentally wrong aspects to this diet approach. Firstly, the lack of diversification in her meals deprives her of several beneficial nutrients such as vitamin K, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, etc. (based on the popular opinion of nutritionists).
“This diet is very limited,” Cording points out. “That can lead to restrictive thoughts and feelings around food.” Keri Gans, R.D.N., author of The Small Change Diet, is also concerned about how tightly Victoria regulates her diet. “It’s a diet that consists of healthy foods, but for most people, it is not a healthy way of eating,” she says. “Her diet is overly restrictive, and for many individuals, it could be a sign of disordered eating.”
The Daily Workout Regime
Victoria’s extreme eating is matched by equally extreme exercise habits. According to an interview, Victoria Beckham works out at least twice a day every day for at least two hours. Her routine typically includes an hour of running followed by strength training, though she’s adapted it over the years.
In 2017, she told Vogue Netherlands that she runs for approximately 5 kilometres every day. “I go for a three mile run every morning and I work out for an hour with a PT, which gives me just enough time to get to the kitchen to puree Romeo’s avocados,” she said. The mention of pureeing avocados for her son Romeo shows how the family’s entire relationship with food revolves around Victoria’s restrictions.
The Cost of Posh Eating
Following Victoria’s diet isn’t just physically demanding – it’s financially brutal. Speaking of avocados, Victoria’s ‘Posh’ diet is remarkably costly. She told the Telegraph in 2019 that she eats three of four avocados a day to promote a “glowy” skin complexion. With quality avocados costing several pounds each, her daily fruit bill alone could feed a small family.
Add the organic apple cider vinegar, premium fish, organic vegetables, and specialized products like Ezekiel bread, and you’re looking at a grocery bill that most people couldn’t afford. “I enjoy eating healthily,” she told The Times. “And I’m in the fortunate position where it’s easy for me. I can afford to eat well.” She acknowledges that her financial position makes this lifestyle possible, something many of her followers can’t replicate.
The Psychological Impact
Perhaps most concerning is what this extreme dietary restriction reveals about Victoria’s relationship with food and control. At the height of the Spice Girls fame and in the years that followed, Victoria was cruelly dubbed ‘Skeletal Spice’ and in her autobiography, she describes herself as an ugly duckling and a lonely teenager who became obsessive about her diet and body after the industry (and bandmate Geri Halliwell) encouraged her to seriously decrease her food intake in order to make her body smaller.
But conflating being healthy with your identity is the backbone of eating disorders like orthorexia, so I’m not okay with making healthiness a flex. Of course, we all want to be healthy and engage in health-promoting behaviors, but it can’t be the crux of who you are, because I was that girl when I struggled with orthorexia myself, and it made me incredibly sick. This assessment from someone who tried Victoria’s diet highlights the deeper psychological concerns.
