What’s the real cost of that office samosa you grab every evening? According to Delhi-based cardiologist Dr Shailesh Singh, it could be a staggering Rs 3 lakh. In a post that has the internet both laughing and reflecting, the doctor broke down the math behind unhealthy habits — and it’s the kind of brutal honesty people didn’t know they needed. His health warning, served with a pinch of humour, has now gone viral across X.
Dr Singh shared that an average office samosa costs Rs 20, and someone eating it regularly — 300 times a year for 15 years — spends about Rs 90,000. But that’s not the real expense, he warned. “You’re not saving money on unhealthy food,” he wrote, “you’re taking a loan against your arteries at 400% interest.” The punchline? That loan comes due in the form of a Rs 3 lakh angioplasty.
But the doctor didn’t stop there. He called out the endless excuses people make to delay their health goals — from “after this project” to “after retirement” — pointing out that the body doesn’t wait for our calendars to clear. His message was simple but chilling: life won’t pause while you plan to get healthy.
Doctor's warning about exercise
He went on to describe how difficult habits can transform into daily necessities if you stick with them. The first week of walking might feel torturous, he said, but by week 52, missing it feels wrong. “The discomfort you’re avoiding lasts seven days,” he reminded his followers. “The regret lasts forever. Choose your hard.”
In just a few lines, Dr Singh managed to do what hundreds of health campaigns often fail at — hit people right where it hurts, their arteries and their excuses.
Dr Singh shared that an average office samosa costs Rs 20, and someone eating it regularly — 300 times a year for 15 years — spends about Rs 90,000. But that’s not the real expense, he warned. “You’re not saving money on unhealthy food,” he wrote, “you’re taking a loan against your arteries at 400% interest.” The punchline? That loan comes due in the form of a Rs 3 lakh angioplasty.
But the doctor didn’t stop there. He called out the endless excuses people make to delay their health goals — from “after this project” to “after retirement” — pointing out that the body doesn’t wait for our calendars to clear. His message was simple but chilling: life won’t pause while you plan to get healthy.
Office canteen samosa: ₹20
— Dr Shailesh Singh (@drShaileshSingh) October 23, 2025
Angioplasty: ₹3 lakhs
Samosas per year: 300
Years of eating: 15
Total samosa cost: ₹90,000
You're not saving money on unhealthy food.
You're taking a loan against your arteries at 400% interest.
Doctor's warning about exercise
He went on to describe how difficult habits can transform into daily necessities if you stick with them. The first week of walking might feel torturous, he said, but by week 52, missing it feels wrong. “The discomfort you’re avoiding lasts seven days,” he reminded his followers. “The regret lasts forever. Choose your hard.”
In just a few lines, Dr Singh managed to do what hundreds of health campaigns often fail at — hit people right where it hurts, their arteries and their excuses.
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