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Minister Lal Kantha advises public servants to cut rice consumption by two-thirds
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1 min readFrom 1 outlets- Newswire reports that Lal Kantha directed his advice to public servants.
- Newswire says he framed the recommendation as reducing overall carbohydrate intake, not rice alone.
- Newswire reports that he argued three meals a day could result in excessive carbohydrate consumption.
Newswire reports that Sri Lankan Minister K.D. Lal Kantha advised public servants to reduce their rice consumption by two-thirds. The report does not specify when or where he made the remarks.
Newswire says Lal Kantha explained that his recommendation concerned reducing carbohydrate intake more broadly, rather than focusing only on rice. He acknowledged that such advice can attract criticism, according to Newswire.
Newswire reports that Lal Kantha linked eating three meals a day with the possibility of consuming too many carbohydrates. He also said reduced carbohydrate consumption could benefit Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector.
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