Fitness Coach Slams Viral Jellyball Cheese Cocktail Trend
Viral Jellyball Cheese Cocktails Raise Health Alarms
When it comes to food trends, Malaysia never disappoints in creativity — but sometimes, creativity crosses into concern. A new viral drink known as the jellyball cheese fruit cocktail has stirred both curiosity and criticism after videos of the concoction flooded social media.
“This Is Why Malaysians Are Getting Unhealthy,” Says Coach Tareq
Fitness coach Tareq (@tareqfit) took to TikTok to voice his frustration over the bizarre new trend. In a video that has since gone viral, a vendor is seen scooping jelly balls and topping them with heaps of grated cheese on a fruit cocktail.
“This is exactly why so many Malaysians are unhealthy,” Tareq said. “Craving sugar and drinking all these unhealthy things. Whatever the seller puts on the table, they just dump it on. As long as the drink goes viral.”
He called the combination “nonsensical,” stating that cheese has no place in beverages and that such food trends promote poor eating habits.
High Sugar, Zero Nutrition — And High Risk
Tareq emphasized that these food trends are packed with sugar and empty calories.
“One cup probably has thousands of calories. High sugar, zero nutrition. It’s scary to even look at,” he said.
He also reminded the public that unhealthy eating can lead to chronic illnesses like diabetes, high cholesterol, and cancer. Tareq urged food bloggers to stop glorifying unhealthy trends just for views.
“God didn’t create food so we could do nonsense like this,” he added. “Food is meant to keep us healthy, so we can live and worship. I just read yesterday that cancer cases in Malaysia are rising — and part of the reason is content like this. If no one speaks up, people won’t become aware.”
Malaysians Agree: “It’s Nonsense”
Netizens quickly rallied behind Tareq, with many expressing similar concerns. Some lamented how children are easily influenced by such over-the-top food content.
One user commented, “This is nonsense. Poor kids, they get drawn into this.”
Others shared their personal shift toward healthier habits:
“I used to drink those cheesy sugary drinks too. But in the past year or two, I’ve completely cut sugar and just drink plain water now. And honestly, water tastes the best,” said a woman.
Another added, “Health is the greatest blessing God has given us. If we don’t take care of it, we’re wasting it.”
Malaysia’s Obesity Problem Is Getting Worse
According to the Ministry of Health, 54.4% of Malaysian adults were either overweight or obese in 2023, a sharp increase from 44.5% in 2011.
The statistics are even more worrying among certain groups — 63.9% of Indians, 54.7% of women, and 60.9% of individuals aged 50-59 fall into the overweight or obese category.
What’s even more alarming? 95.1% of Malaysians don’t consume enough fruits and vegetables, averaging only two servings per day — far below the recommended five servings.
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