King Charles’ go-to dinner snack has been revealed, and it’s far from your average ploughman’s. A royal insider told The Mail On Sunday all about the King’s eating habits and highlighted a particular superfood that plays a key role in his cancer recovery.
The source said: “With some reluctance, he now has something to eat at lunchtime a snack, really. He now eats half an avocado to see him through the day. It’s important, especially if you’ve got an illness.”
For years, it seems the king routinely skipped lunch while managing a packed diary of royal duties. But his medical advisors and health gurus have recently convinced him to reconsider, suggesting that some extra nutrition may be crucial to keeping his power up.
Thankfully, avocados are a really savvy choice. Hailed as a ‘superfood’, these creamy fruits boast a host of nutrients such as magnesium, potassium and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, Gloucestershire Live reports.
Consequently, studies show that they are power players when it comes to heart defense, reducing the risk of diabetes and even fighting cancer. The specialty publication Health explained: “Extracts of avocado pulp or fruit have been shown to have cancer-fighting properties. One extract containing several antioxidants, including lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene and vitamin E, stopped the growth of prostate cancer cells. Another extract killed oral cancer cells.”
In February, King Charles revealed his health battle to the public after being diagnosed with an unknown type of cancer. Following his diagnosis, the king has undergone a series of treatments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery.
Although he is not yet cancer free, there is a sense of cautious optimism from the Palace regarding the progress he has made. His Majesty has even begun to gradually step back into the limelight and resume some public responsibility.
The Express revealed the King’s dietary habits in his own words: “For years I haven’t eaten meat and fish two days a week and I don’t eat dairy products one day a week. Now I mean that’s one way to do it – if more people did it would you reduce a lot of the pressure on the environment and everything else.”
He elaborated further on the subject of meat consumption: “Because you see the thing about meat is very important – where does it come from, how is it grown? So if it’s grass-fed and from the right breeds, you know if it’s better quality but eaten less often – the the method of agriculture is less harmful than the industrialized method of intensive everything and causes enormous pressure and damage.”
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