Minister Of Health Reveals That Kerupuk's Kalori Is Equal To A Piring Of Rice, Dangerous?

Minister of Health (Menkes) Budi Gunadi Sadikin. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Kerupuk is one of the companion foods that is closely related to Indonesian eating habits. Almost at every dining table, crackers are present as a complement that makes the dish feel more delicious and delicious.

The crunchy texture and light taste make it difficult for many people to stop when they start chewing.

But behind this pleasure, the Indonesian Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin reminded the public to be wiser in consuming crackers. Through the Budi Gemar Sharing (BGS) program uploaded on his official Instagram account, he said that crackers are indeed delicious, even as Sundanese, he also loves them very much.

"I like to eat crackers. Small but annoying things from crackers. It's really delicious, cute, let alone cap, it's really delicious. Sundanese people really like to eat crackers," said the Minister of Health, quoted from the Instagram account @bgsadikin.

Even so, Budi emphasized that people need to understand the calorie content behind the simple snack. He explained, one cracker can contain about 65 calories. If a person spends a day consuming 10 crackers, it means that there are already 650 calories that enter the body.

"Imagine that the hobby is playing crackers, it doesn't feel like it's sold out a day, it means that we have included 10 times 65 calories, the result is 650 calories. Of course this doesn't make us full," he explained.

Budi then gave an overview of the comparison. The calorie number of 10 crackers turns out to be almost the same as one portion of white rice complete with side dishes, such as grilled chicken, tofu, and tempeh. The difference is, the plate of rice with side dishes is certainly much more nutritious and gives a sense of fullness.

The 10 ruppies are similar to a plate of complete rice. The difference is, rice and side dishes provide energy, protein, and other nutrients that the body needs more. In addition, it is certainly more filling," he said.

According to the Minister of Health, crackers can still be enjoyed, but they should only occasionally and in small amounts. He reminded the public not to make crackers a regular snack in large quantities, especially for those who are maintaining weight or regulating a healthy diet.

"That's the healthy version, but if you want to eat once in a while and it's okay a little, it's really good to be crackers," he added.

This message from the Minister of Health reminded that many daily foods that look light actually have quite high calories. If it is not balanced with physical activity and a balanced diet, excess calories can accumulate and risk causing health problems, such as weight rising to metabolic disease.

By understanding the nutritional content of food, people are expected to be wiser in choosing what enters the body. Crackers may come as a complement to taste, but do not shift the main food that is more nutritious.