How to Maintain Balanced Nutrition During fasting – In the month of Ramadan, Muslims undergo a fast for 30 days, during which we must endure hunger, thirst and lust for 12-13 hours.
1. 40 percent of daily energy needs are met at dawn
Don’t skip eating sahur. This is because 40 percent of daily energy needs are met at dawn. Sahur is important so that we stay in shape when fasting.
to increase the portion of vegetables than fruit. This is because vegetables have more fiber which is good for digestion and avoids constipation. Meanwhile, certain fruits are high in sugar and can increase blood sugar levels. Even so, both are necessary because they are natural sources of vitamins and minerals.
2. It is not recommended to eat foods with high salt content or drinks that are diuretic
There are several types of food that are not recommended for consumption at dawn. For example salty foods or those containing high salt levels.
if you consume too much salt, the fluids in the body will be bound by salt or sodium. Then, the body responds to the brain so that the brain signals thirst. No wonder we feel thirsty after eating salty foods.
It is important for us to maintain body fluids so as not to become dehydrated. This is because dehydration has negative effects, such as headaches, loss of concentration, fatigue, lethargy and fatigue. Thus, our performance during activities during the fasting month is less than optimal.
3. Are instant noodles good for consumption at dawn?
Sometimes, there are moments when we wake up late for dawn and the time is approaching the Imsak. Not having time to prepare food, as a result you and your family are forced to eat instant noodles. Are instant noodles good for consumption at dawn?
emphasized that in an emergency, eating instant noodles at dawn is better than nothing. It is not recommended to skip the sahur time because later we will not have the energy to do activities when fasting for 12-13 hours.
4. Keep drinking at least 2 liters of water a day
Not much different from ordinary days, when fasting we still have to drink at least 2 liters of water per day. According to Dr. Aji, 2 liters of water can be divided into 8 glasses for convenience. So, how is the proper distribution of drinking times when fasting?
If we want to consume more than 2 liters of water per day, that is of course allowed. This is because everyone has different needs for water, especially people who often do physical activities or do outdoor activities. However, don’t over-consume water, that’s only natural.
5. Canceling the fast sufficiently, don’t overdo it
When it is time to break the fast, some of us may go crazy and immediately eat large portions. Starting from mixed ice, fried foods, cakes to rice, everything was cleared as a means of “revenge”. In fact, this is not recommended because it will have a negative effect on the body.
If we decide to eat a big meal right away, it will have negative effects such as bloating and vomiting from eating too much. As a result, when we pray or pray tarawih, we feel uncomfortable, weak, drowsy and the level of concentration decreases.…
