In some time we will face the holy month of Ramadan, where Muslims are obliged to implement them. Many experts agree that the fast will keep our body from several diseases including:
- Keeping the blood cholesterol level
- Reducing free radicals in the body
- Reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes
In addition, as described by Probosuseno SpPD doctor, a specialist in internal medicine from Dr Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, there are several other benefits of fasting for health, namely:
* Encourage the rejuvinasi (turnover) of body cells
* Helps lower blood pressure for those suffering from high blood pressure. Weight loss will also decrease.
* Dyspepsia (ulcer) will be improved thanks to the most functional fasting
* Skin diseases especially fungus will get better faster
* Fasting can increase semen volume, percentage of live spermatozoa and total spermatozoa.
Do it right
Here are the steps that should be done properly in accordance with religious rules of fasting for health also we provide optimal results:
1. Eating and drinking enough, about 8-10 glasses a day, drinking water here does not necessarily mean only white water, but drinking tea, milk, fruit juice, fruit cocktail, and even vegetable juices are also included in the amount of water we consume.
2. For calorie needs, usually a woman needs about 1900 calories calories, while men 2100 calories. This can be fulfilled as many calories from food and beverages consumed during the dawn and breaking fast. For food, you should choose natural foods because they are more secure. For example: carbohydrate derived from rice, potatoes, noodles or corn.
Protein from meat, fish, tempeh, tofu, and others. While there are sources of vitamins and minerals in vegetables and fruits are yellow, dark green, and red.
3. When breaking the fast, should not eat a lot at once, but gradually.
Starting with a light meal or drink sweet things. If you like dates, eat fruit with this sweet taste. In addition to supplying useful energy, dates are also rich content of nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, niacin, and fiber
4. While at dawn, though less eager to eat because the drowsiness is not gone, it should be used best. There are suggestions for possible later meal, about a half hour before the Ruling. But remember, you should not too full meal, about a third of daily calorie needs
5. If you can not eat rice in sufficient quantity lots (because there are changes in the stomach and bowel movements) try to eat a snack. To prevent constipation, vegetables and fruit should be consumed every day. If you need to consume supplements
6. Rest in the daytime. This is useful to avoid sweating very much
7. If you'd like sport, can be done in the afternoon about one or half an hour before breaking.
source: Republika Online
August 9th, 2010
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