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Minister of Health Dr. Kwaku Agyemang-Mensah has advised the public to
have early dinner during the yuletide to avoid developing pot belly,
obesity and related diseases.
The Minister in a Christmas message to the nation also proposed
vegetable soup or fruits for dinner for easy digestion.
Food and drinks served at parties during the season have become the
Ghanaian way of marking the celebrations and, therefore, eating late
at such events cannot be ruled out.
But Dr. Kwaku Agyemang-Mensah has cautioned the youth in particular,
not to do eat wisely.
"Ghana needs you strong and healthy for the year 2015. The year 2015
looks promising and brighter, but it is only when one has optimal
health that you can create wealth for a healthier and happy year".
The Ministry, therefore, recommends the following health tip to ensure
a successful, merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year:
1. You are what you eat and drink so it is important to watch what
you eat this Christmas season to stay healthier during and after the
season. We must try to reduce the consumption of excess
meat, saturated and trans fatty foods (deeply fried foods), too much
salt in our meals, excess sugar in pastries and soft drinks, and
over consumption of alcoholic beverages. We should still not forget to
include more vegetables in our festive meals and eat a lot of fruits
throughout the season. Let natural fruit juices replace your soft
drinks.
2. Try to eat safe and fresh foods. Use safe food keeping practices
e.g. freezing and heating all leftover food before eating.
3. Drink at least 8 glasses or 6-8 sachets of water each day. It
will flush toxins and waste from your body and thin your blood for
effective circulation.
4. Try to have early dinner to prevent pot belly, obesity and
related diseases. You may consider vegetable soup or fruits for your
dinner for easy digestion.
5. Quit smoking and drink responsibly.
6. Exercise regularly at least 30 minutes three times a week.
7. Ensure clean environment and do not litter around to avoid diseases.
8. Have enough rest to control stress. Early to bed early to rise!
Sleeping early will help you rest and build your cells and tissues for
a regenerative morning.
9. Remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
before eating and after visiting the lavatory.
10. Avoid direct contact with body fluids of a person suffering
from Ebola by using protective materials like gloves, goggles, and
masks
11. Disinfect the beddings and clothing of an infected person with
disinfectant
12. Persons suspected to be suffering from Ebola should be taken to
the nearest health unit immediately
13. People who have died from Ebola should be promptly and safely
buried under strict supervision
RENEW YOUR STRENGTH AND PREVENT DISEASE! Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This message is brought to you by the kind courtesy of the Hon.
Minister for Health, Dr. Kwaku Agyemang-Mensah, Ghana.
Credit: Myjoyonline
