UNAIR NEWS聽– Fasting means refraining from hunger, thirst and temptations.聽The risk a person experiences is the lesser nutritional intake and the high risk of dehydration.
Some people experience abnormal nutrition.聽It is perfectly natural as in fasting month, people do not get healthy food intake and fluids for approximately 14 hours.聽However, humans must still apply a “healthy” lifestyle.
Considering the need of water at least six to eight glasses per day, the fulfillment of fluids should be optimized at dawn.
According to Dr.聽Annis Catur Adi, to optimize nutrition, try to have iftar on time.聽Have fruit or liquid foods containing sugar or simple KH (non excessive sugar). If there is snack, eat less oily food or fries and avoid drinking hot or cold drinks.
Normal nutritional requirements in food are very important, especially to support the body with exhausting activities.
“A good suhur will maintain stamina, have it in the end period or 15-30 minutes before imsak.聽Eat a balanced diet and slow to digest, which does not stimulate the tongue and stomach, “said Dr. Annis.
“To improve stamina, it can be done by taking supplements.聽And, End the meal by drinking 2-3 glasses of mineral water.聽Do not go straight to sleep, wait for 10-15 minutes, “he added.
Food supplements are packaged foods containing energy and other nutrients (in certain types and quantities).聽It is important to increase the consumption of food (nutrition).
Supplements are needed for fasting.聽If the food consumed at dusk and dawn is less diverse and unbalanced, it may affect the people鈥檚 activity, including the risk of high stress load.
“Consume dates that have the content of fluctose and glucose as a source of energy.聽Honey that has high carbohydrate and mineral content.聽Stay productive and increase the practice of worship in order to become his devoted servant, ” said Dr Annis.聽(*)
Author: Rolista Dwi Oktavia
Editor: Feri Fenoria Rifai
