Tom Parker Bowles said the King had cut some of his favourite foods out of his diet (Image: (Image: Getty))

Tom Parker Bowles says King Charles has cut down eating these meats after cancer diagnosis

27 Nov 2024, 01:18 by Douglas Dickie, Zasha Whiteway-Wilkinson · Daily Record

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Tom Parker Bowles, son of Queen Camilla and a renowned food critic, has hinted at King Charles's cancer diagnosis. He revealed that the King has significantly reduced his intake of favourite foods, particularly red meat, despite being an avid supporter of British meat.

The exact type of cancer King Charles is battling remains undisclosed, but he hopes his story will resonate with other cancer patients. In a recent interview with Saga magazine, Tom mentioned that the Queen has also cut down on lamb, beef, and pork.

He noted that King Charles was "looking again at what, and when, he eats" following his recent health struggles. He added: "I'm no nutritionist, but I know that food is part of a body's 'medicine'. It knows when it's having the right stuff."

The Scottish Daily Express suggests that certain types of cancer, particularly bowel cancer, may be linked to excessive consumption of red meat, although the evidence is not definitive.

Red and processed meats have also been associated with an increased risk of colon and prostate cancer. Cancer Research UK states: "Red meat is classed as a probable cause of cancer. This means there is lots of good evidence of a link between eating red meat and some types of cancer, but we need a few more of the best quality studies to be certain."

Experts have solidified the grim link between consumption of excessive processed meats and heightened cancer risk. Reflecting on this, a spokesperson from Cancer Research UK has declared: "We know for definite that processed meat is a cause of cancer. We are as sure of this link as we are for other proven causes of cancer, like tobacco and alcohol."

Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace maintains its silence regarding the specific nature of the cancer afflicting the King.

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