Food tips to consider on the first day of Eid
The end of the blessed month of Ramadan is approaching, and the eating habits concurrent with it are approaching, as the digestive system was subject to a period of rest during the day for long hours. healthy
Some nutritional matters that must be taken into account on the first day of Eid
1. The need for a gradual shift from Ramadan meals to Eid meals, for example, we start the day with a glass of water and then eat a date as we used to do at breakfast in Ramadan, in order to gradually prepare the stomach to receive food and facilitate the digestion process
Example for breakfast: a cup of skimmed milk, labneh, low-salt white cheese, cucumber and tomato slices
2. Eat small meals at intervals instead of one big meal
3. Do not neglect breakfast because it is the main energy that gives us activity during the morning feast tours
4. A lot of foods containing dietary fiber such as vegetables and fruits to help give us a feeling of satiety and thus eat fewer calories and not gain extra weight, also vegetables help in regulating the level of sugar in the blood relative to the dietary fiber in them.
5. Reducing fatty foods and fast food, as many visits to restaurants on Eid without paying attention to the content of the meals, care must be taken to choose foods with low calorie content, for example, choosing grilled foods instead of fried, and a lot of authorities, taking into account health conditions
6. Determine the amount of sweets you want to eat during Eid visits before leaving the house, 3 tablets as the maximum
Some wrong eating habits on the first day of Eid
Eating very salty foods, as the excess salts disrupt the balance of body salts, and thus high blood pressure, and a great burden on the kidneys, especially patients with impaired kidney functions.
Excessive consumption of caffeinated drinks such as coffee and tea in the morning, especially after stopping them or reducing their intake during the month of Ramadan, as suddenly drinking caffeine on an empty stomach leads to stomach upsets and cramps, and also causes headaches and nervousness.
Drink natural juices instead of sweetened juices
Eat salads and fruits at home before going for the morning walks, to reduce the amount of cakes and chocolate consumed
Tip: To everyone who has achieved a satisfactory result and is striving to lose weight during the month of Ramadan…. To continue, this is an opportunity to reach the ideal weight
Make sure to drink two to three liters of water.
