Lukashenko urged citizens "not to eat at night potatoes with meat"

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko in his annual address to the nation and the parliament urged citizens to abandon a combination of potatoes with meat.

" Of course, I tried a lot myself . But you'll excuse me , why eat meat and potatoes ? Why are you on the night zhresh potatoes with meat ? How do you sleep ? "- Said the president. Habitual meat products Lukashenko suggested replacing herring . Reported by « Interfax » . The President also said that the country is not appreciated a healthy lifestyle. " In sports we do not want to do, and that anyhow zhrem anyhow. Herbs yourself anything, raise the weight . If so , pay for their health themselves , "- he said. Moreover, Lukashenko has advised citizens to give up foreign food and eat only Belarusian . " Foreign-made products " not for our body " - the president added . Widespread potato dishes , as well as use of a variety of sausages and pork, is a distinctive feature of the Belarusian cuisine . According to the National Statistics Committee of Belarus ( National Statistical Committee ) , the average local resident consumes 186 pounds of potatoes per year (with rational norm in 129 kilograms) .