
In an article with Berita Harian, a colorectal surgeon Dr Chok Aik Yong from Aelius Surgical Centre discussed the growing trend of the carnivore diet in Malaysia and Singapore. While this meat only diet consisting of animal products such as meats, eggs and seafood has gained popularity for its potential to promote weight loss, Dr Chok cautioned that its long term health implications may outweigh the benefits. He advised individuals to practice balance and seek medical advice starting restrictive diets that exclude essential food groups.
Dalam artikel bersama Berita Harian, pakar bedah kolorektal Dr Chok Aik Yong dari Aelius Surgical Centre membincangkan trend yang semakin meningkat bagi diet karnivor di Malaysia dan Singapura.. Walaupun diet berasaskan haiwan sepenuhnya ini yang terdiri daripada daging, telur dan makanan laut semakin popular keranas dikatakan berpotensi mambantu penurunan berat badan, Dr Chok memberi amaran bahawa kesan janka panjang terhadap kesihatan mungkin mengatasi manfaatnya. Beliau menasihatkan individu supaya mengamalkan keseimbangan dan mendapatkan nasihat perubatan sebelum memulakan diet ketat mengecualikan kumpulan makanan penting.
