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Food intake should be considered when undergoing fast. Some foods may be well consumed at dawn, but there are foods that should be avoided.
Muslims around the world will welcome the holy month of Ramadan. One of the obligations made is to fast.
When fasting, Muslims are required to withstand lust including not eating and drinking from dawn to sunset. This condition of course the stomach becomes empty for a long time.
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To overcome the condition of the body, there are changes in eating patterns that must be done. Fasting can make dehydration and hunger which ultimately affects the body’s metabolism to use energy as efficiently as possible.
It is important to pay attention to food intake at dawn and break the fast. There are foods that are suitable to be eaten at dawn, but there is also something to avoid.
Summarizing iamherballifenutrition, here are 3 rules of eating during fasting:
1. Fill the nutritional needs
 Drinking water that is quite important when fasting to keep the body from dehydration. Photo: Getty Images/Istockphoto/Fizkes |
To meet the amount of energy and nutrition during fasting, it is important to consume foods that are rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
But this does not mean that at dawn you need to consume all nutrients at once. Because it can actually result in weight gain due to changing metabolism.
Don’t forget to consume enough water. Adults are required to drink 3 to 4 liters a day, including water received from consumption of fruit, juice, tea, or other drinks.
After being cut from this intake, at least adults are still required to drink 1.5 to 2.5 liters of water a day. Therefore, from breaking the fast to dawn, at least it is recommended to drink two to three glasses of water per hour.
2. Foods that must be eaten and avoided
 The right choice of food can make the body energy during fasting. Photo: Shutterstock/ |
One mistake that often occurs, eat a little when open fast and spend eating at dawn. Skipping is actually not good because it causes sugar problems, low blood pressure, and dehydration the next day.
Therefore, when the meal consumption of nutritious food and is useful for providing energy. Examples of foods are eggs, dairy products, cheese, tomatoes, wheat, and yogurt.
It is also recommended to consume soup cooked with a mixture of vegetables. Fresh fruits and dried fruits such as dates are also important to consume. This food combination can meet the daily energy, vitamin, and protein needs.
Carbohydrates that are rich in fiber such as wheat bread or whole wheat are also needed to facilitate digestion. Keep in mind, even though the food is healthy, but the portion of the meal must still be arranged.
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