In Thailand, ‘Obesity in Our Monks Is a Ticking Time Bomb’

Fascinating story about the growing waste lines of Buddhist monks, which may be due to sugary drinks and the highly processed foods they’re receiving as alms (donations from laypeople). More than half of the country’s monks are obese, 40% have high cholesterol, nearly 25% have high blood pressure and 1 in 10 have diabetes. Thankfully the government is funding a Healthy Monk-Healthy Nutrition Project, aimed at improving monks’ lifestyles through education about nutrition and physical fitness. https://nyti.ms/2NgKAZP