A senior nutritionist with the Catholic Health Services, Paul Agumbire Akapanga, has expressed concern over the eating habits of many people, which he believes have become less healthy. During a recent interview on A1 Radio’s Day Break Upper East, Akapanga warned that these changes in eating practises could be detrimental to health.
Mr. Akapanga emphasised that many people have abandoned healthy eating practises in favour of newer, unhealthy lifestyles. He explained, “Actually, we have thrown our best eating practises away and are now adapting what we see on social media, television, and in the movies.”
The senior nutritionist pointed out that people now tend to view eating as an option, particularly in the morning, when it is most important to fuel the body for the day’s activities. “Feeding in the morning has become an option. However, when you wake up in the morning, whether there is food or not, you must eat something before you leave the house. You will always have something left over to keep you until the next time,” he said.
Mr. Akapanga also expressed concern that people are prioritising work over their health, stating that “due to our busy schedules as career men and women, eating becomes an afterthought. But now, it looks like we say, let me go do this work first and think of food later. You may even see some people go to work with food, but at the end of the day, they may not even eat it as breakfast.”
In light of this, Mr. Akapanga urged people to prioritise their health by adopting healthier eating habits, especially, breakfast. He emphasised that eating should not be viewed as an afterthought but rather as a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
It is crucial to note that poor eating habits can have severe health consequences. The World Health Organisation warns that unhealthy diets contribute to the global burden of non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. As such, it is essential to prioritise a well-balanced diet and make time for healthy eating habits.
Source: A1radioonline.com|101.1MHz|Gerard Awombadek Asagi|Ghana
