Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years
#Claire Foy #Parasitic infection #Morocco #Dietary changes #Autoimmune condition
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- Claire Foy revealed she had a parasitic infection for five years, likely contracted in Morocco.
- The infection caused unexplained weight loss, prompting dietary changes including avoiding caffeine.
- Foy also manages an autoimmune condition by avoiding gluten and sugar, except when dining out.
- She is set to star in upcoming films, including The Magic Faraway Tree and Savage Garden.
- Parasitic infections can be contracted through contaminated food and water, and proper hygiene can help prevent them.
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Royal ParasiteClaire Foy's royal role wasn't the only thing she had to deal with. Five years with parasites? That's a longer reign than some monarchs!
Diet DetectiveClaire Foy's diet change: No caffeine, no gluten, no sugar. Sounds like she's preparing for a royal detox, not just kicking parasites!
Moroccan MemesClaire Foy blames Morocco for her parasites. Note to self: If you're going to catch a royal bug, make sure it's not a literal one!
Autoimmune AdvocateClaire Foy's autoimmune condition and parasites? She's basically playing the role of a real-life superhero, fighting invisible villains!
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Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years 33 minutes ago Share Save Paul Glynn Culture reporter Share Save The Crown star Claire Foy has said she had parasites for five years after catching an infection, and no longer drinks caffeine as a result. The award-winning British actress, known for playing Queen Elizabeth II in the hit Netflix royal drama, said she thinks she contracted the bug in Morocco. Speaking on the Table Manners podcast with Jessie and Lennie Ware, Foy explained: "Quite a few years ago, I had parasites. Gross. "I kept losing weight and I didn't know what was going on. They travel as a pair. I got told by the doctor, gross, absolutely rank. It's disgusting." The 41-year-old went on to explain that she had to make changes to her diet - including ditching caffeine - because she "didn't want to take really hardcore antibiotics". "I took all this little gross stuff, and part of that was giving up caffeine," said the star, who is also known for BBC historical drama Wolf Hall and A Very British Scandal. Asked how long she thought she had parasites for, Foy replied: "At least five years." Revealing more about her gut health and dietery needs, she said she no longer eats gluten or sugar either in order to help manage a seperate autoimmune condition. "This is my big secret, I feel like I'm in The Traitors or something, and I'm letting everyone know that I'm related to someone," she joked. "I don't actually eat gluten or sugar... except when I go out for dinner. It doesn't have an impact on me. It's just because I have an autoimmune condition, so I should avoid anything which causes more inflammation." Foy won two Emmy awards and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of the late Queen, and also starred in the 2022 film Women Talking and the new screen adaptation of H Is For Hawk. The actress is set to appear in two more forthcoming films: Enid Blyton fantasy The Magic Faraway Tree, and the black comedy Savage Garden, opposite Richard E Grant. Last month, she ...