Here are the health benefits of fasting according to nutrition specialists

The arrival of the holy month of Ramadan has health benefits for some people, especially those with serious health problems.

Cited page, Coverage6, clinical nutrition specialist, Wahyu Ika Wardhani said that this fasting moment was used by some people who have diabetes risk and reduce insulin resistance, stimulates the body's immune system and cell repair, regulate cell metabolism, helps reduce oxidative damage and inflammation, and can help with weight loss.

Of course, the health benefits of fasting can be realized as long as you are wise at dawn and breaking the fast. However, If you eat the suhoor menu that is careless and crazy when fasting, of course the health benefits of fasting are not optimal.

It's just like what Doctor Ika said, Unfortunately, some people often go crazy when breaking their fast so that they eat more portions than usual and lack of physical activity which can ultimately increase weight..

Nah, therefore, Dr. Ika gave some suggestions for choosing a good meal when fasting.

When eating the sahur menu, It is advisable to consume a source of complex carbohydrates such as brown rice or whole wheat bread. Then increase the consumption of vegetables and fruit to meet the needs of vitamins and fiber, and also consume protein-rich side dishes such as chicken, fish or eggs.

“As for the breaking of fast food, It is advisable to avoid overeating and enjoy food slowly,” said the doctor who practices at the University of Indonesia Hospital in Depok.

Next, Other food selection suggestions are to avoid eating fried foods and limit simple sugars.

Example, consuming dates when breaking the fast. In accordance with the sunnah of the Prophet, we can consume 3 dates when breaking the fast. Dates are a good source of fiber.

On the contrary, like the jargon that says "break with the sweet", apparently when breaking the fast we don't have to eat sweet foods, you know!

In the fasting month, we also have to keep the body well hydrated by drinking at least eight glasses of water a day (2 glass when breaking, 4 glasses at night, and 2 glass at dawn).

“Make sure the food we consume is as needed,” he said.

If excess intake can cause weight gain which later leads to metabolic disease. Meanwhile, if the intake is less, can cause malnutrition, so that the immune system decreases and is easily infected with disease.

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