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GERD sufferers who undergo Ramadan fasting cannot carelessly consume food and drinks so that conditions remain healthy. This is a good food and drink consumed!
Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) are usually advised to consume foods and drinks that are safe for stomach health. During Ramadan, GERD sufferers must also pay attention to food and drink intake so that conditions remain safe and fasting runs smoothly.
Quoting from Siloam Hospitals (8/22/2024), GERD sufferers who fast their stomach will be empty for several hours which can cause rising stomach acid. Therefore, the intake when breaking the fast is important to pay attention. Foods containing complex carbohydrates to drinking herbal tea can be a solution.
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Here are 6 foods and drinks for breaking the fast for people with GERD:
1. Foods with complex carbohydrates
GERD sufferers must eat foods that contain complex carbohydrates if they want stomach acid not to rise. Complex carbohydrate foods include wheat bread, brown rice, oatmeal, and others.
Foods with these content also provide a longer full effect. In addition, these foods are more easily digested to avoid irritation of the stomach layer.
2. Low -fat food
Protein intake also should not be abandoned by GERD sufferers. However, not all protein intake is good for GERD conditions, you should avoid those that contain high fats.
Some foods that contain protein and low in fat are fish, yogurt, tempeh, tofu, and skinless chicken breasts. These five foods can be an interesting choice for breaking the fast.
3. Dates
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Dates become a food that is the sunnah of the Apostle when breaking the fast. His recommendations must be consumed in odd portions, for example 1, 3, 5, and other odd numbers. Dates are good for people with GERD because they contain natural fiber.
In addition, dates also contain vitamins and minerals needed by the body. GERD sufferers are encouraged to consume 3 dates when breaking the fast before eating the main dish.
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