Nigel Farage rants after NHS doctors advise people not to eat Easter eggs in one sitting

Nigel Farage has criticized the “nanny state” after NHS doctors urged people not to eat Easter eggs whole immediately.

Dr Andrew Kelso, senior NHS doctor for Suffolk and Essex, said people should “resist the urge” and not “overdo it” when enjoying chocolate during bank holiday weekend celebrations .

He warned that many GP surgeries would be closed over Easter and said hospitals would be under greater pressure as a result.

“I urge people to enjoy Easter eggs in moderation,” Dr. Kelso said.

But Mr Farage didn’t take the advice well and began enjoying chocolate eggs live on his British news show.

The former Ukip leader said: “Oh my God, my God, my God. NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board and its spokesman Dr Andrew Kelso are warning us about the Easter holidays. information.

“Oh yes, he said the average Easter egg contains about three-quarters of an adult’s recommended daily caloric intake.

“I’m tired of this nannying situation. Give me an Easter egg, I’ve had enough, I can’t take it anymore.”

“I’m tired of being told you can’t do this, you can’t do that. It’s Easter, for God’s sake.”

But Dr. Kelso says people often don’t realize how many calories are in Easter eggs.

He added: “Many people don’t realize that the average Easter egg contains around three-quarters of an adult’s recommended daily caloric intake. At times like this, we see significant increases in obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay …Enjoy your sweet tooth, but please don’t overdo it.”

Mr Farage said he was “tired” of doctors’ advice and would not listen.

“It’s Easter and I’m not going to eat chocolate every day, but I’m going to laugh at all of it between now and the holidays,” he added.

Councilor Steve Bryan, chairman of the health and social care select committee, also criticized the suggestion as “naive nonsense”.

talking Times Radio, He said: “If I were Dr Kelso’s patient waiting this morning I would be a little annoyed about it.

“This is not a preventive health strategy. That’s just, ‘Let’s consider issuing a press release before the Easter weekend.’ “That doesn’t help.”

Chocolate prices have soared in recent months as unusual weather led to a failed cocoa harvest.

Prices of some popular Easter eggs from brands including Maltesers, Lindt and Cadbury are at least 50% higher than a year ago, according to a study by consumer group Which? Other eggs have been reduced in size.

Analysts say rising prices for Easter chocolate products this year may be part of a longer-term trend.