Annie Walton Doyle
A doctor has issued a stark warning to anyone considering eating an entire Easter egg in one go.
It’s the most chocolatey time of the year and many of us are planning to spend the next few days indulging in our favourite sweet treat.
But, it turns out that that might not be the best idea.
A doctor is warning people to be careful if they’re considering eating an entire Easter egg in one go this Easter Sunday.
Understandably, his advice has left the internet divided.
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Many people have heard this medical warning and immediately embraced their rebellious streak.
Over on X, formerly Twitter, people have been quick to share their opinions, with one writing: “I’m eating all of this bunny now to spite Dr Andrew Kelso.”
Another adds: “Technically it’s better for your teeth to eat it all in one go.”
“Has he seen how small they are these days?” questions a third.
While a fourth jokes: “Is eating three in one go OK though?”
Others are pointing out that these comments are reminiscent of a ‘nanny state’ – which is a government that tries to give too much advice or enforce too many laws about how people should live their lives.
Posting on Facebook, one person writes: “This doctor has obviously got too much time on his hands to be given such a silly interview.
“We all know that surgeries will be shut over Easter, they always have been.
“And we all know too much chocolate can lead to diabetes, being fat and tooth decay.
“Maybe if people could actually get a doctors or dentist [appointment], there wouldn’t be half so many problems.”
The controversial comments in question come from Dr Andrew Kelso – who warns that tooth decay, obesity and type 2 diabetes are all on the rise.
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He shares: “Many people don’t realise that an average Easter egg contains around three-quarters of an adult’s recommended daily calorie intake.
“At a time like this when we are seeing significant increases in cases of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, as well as tooth decay, I urge people to enjoy their Easter eggs in moderation and resist the urge to eat a whole egg in one go.
“As well as Easter eggs many of us will be meeting up with family and friends for social occasions, which will see us eat more cakes and biscuits. Combined, it all adds up to a lot of extra sugar and calories which doesn’t do our bodies any good.
“Enjoy your sweet treats, but please don’t overdo it.”
The HSE National Clinical Lead on Obesity, Professor Donal O’Shea, has also advised parents to cut down on the amount of Easter Eggs they buy for their kids.
Business Waste reports that an average child receives eight Easter eggs a year.
O’Shea adds: “People don’t understand how hardwired the brain is to be unable to resist the combination of high fat, high salt and sugar. It is. You cannot stop.”
However, he confirms that obesity rates in the UK are on the way down.
“We’re beginning to see a levelling in our obesity rates and trends, which is positive,” the professor concludes.
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