Queen Camilla spotted with ‘old-fashioned snack’ amid nutritionist warnings
Queen Camilla was spotted alongside a classic sweet treat, but a nutritionist has warned against following her lead, claiming it may not be the healthiest snack to reach for.
The 79-year-old recently joined her husband, King Charles III, on his royal tour of the Caribbean. After the monarch visited Guyana and the Bahamas, Camilla touched down for the final leg in Antigua and Barbuda.
The pair, who have already arrived back in the UK, were photographed arriving in Saint John’s Pentecostal House of Restoration on Sunday (1 November) for a special church service marking the country’s 45th anniversary of independence, as reported by People Magazine.
As Camilla exited a vehicle, a packet of RJ’s Licorice could be seen in the pocket of the car door.
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Charles is also an apparent fan of the snack, having been spotted with the same brand of liquorice at London Fashion Week in February, the outlet reported.
The New Zealand brand has previously capitalised on the sweet treat being a royal favourite, writing on Instagram: “Turns out RJ’s Licorice is fit for a king.”
“We were just as delighted as everyone else to spot a pack of RJ’s Black Licorice in the background of the recent video,” a spokesperson previously informed 1News.
Despite the ‘old-fashioned’ item having its royal moment in the sun, experts aren’t convinced that it's too good for you.
Speaking to Hello! Magazine, BANT-registered nutritionist Charlotte Faure Green said that people should eat liquorice in moderation as it contains glycyrrhizin.
Glycyrrhizin, a plant glycoside extracted from roots of the liquorice plant, can cause a myriad of health side effects, the expert revealed.
“[It] can increase our stress hormone, cortisol, and when eaten regularly in large amounts may raise blood pressure and lower potassium,” Faure informed the publication.
Other side effects include loose stools, itching or skin rash, dizziness, and fluid retention, as described by WebMD.
"So for King Charles, it is best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than something to reach for during stressful weeks.”
MedSafe recommends eating no more than 100mg/day glycyrrhizin, which is around 60 to 70g of liquorice sweets.
Following the conclusion of the Majesty's royal tour, the personal Intsagram account for Charles and Camilla posted a statement.
“As my wife and I depart the Caribbean, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the people of The Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda for the warmth of their welcome and the many kindnesses they have shown us throughout this tour,” a personal message shared to social media read.
The Express reported that Camilla did not attend the 98th year of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey today to recover from the trip.
The Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, stepped in for her, greeting the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend David Hoyle, and the President of the Poppy Factory, Vice Admiral Sir David Steel, on her behalf.
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