By Newswire Editorial

Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has advised public servants to reduce their rice consumption by two-thirds, saying excessive carbohydrate intake should be avoided.

“I don’t eat lunch. My suggestion to public servants is to reduce the amount of rice they currently eat by two-thirds,” the minister said.

He acknowledged that such advice often attracts criticism but argued that eating three meals a day could lead to excessive carbohydrate consumption.

Lal Kantha clarified that his recommendation was not limited to rice but concerned reducing overall carbohydrate intake.

He also claimed that reducing carbohydrate consumption would benefit Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector. (Newswire)