Frequent exposure to food images may trigger cravings, Health Ministry warns

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has warned that frequent exposure to images of food may stimulate the desire to eat.

In a post on X, the ministry added that regularly overeating and consuming more calories than the body needs can lead to weight gain and increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

The ministry advised viewers of such content to skip these clips, avoid responding immediately to cravings, move around a little, and wait to distinguish between real hunger and temporary urges to eat. It also recommended choosing content that supports, rather than harms, one’s health.