In the month of fasting, frequently eaten foods tend to be high in fiber and less sugar. The number and frequency of urination is also reduced due to lack of fluid intake. In addition, the possibility exists that constipation (hard stools and bowel). These conditions can affect the risk of electric shock from an infection caused by fungi.
Restrictions on the amount of sugar in the beverage / food can reduce the risk of fungal infection. Besides sugar, honey, maple syrup, molasses, and all drinks / food, these ingredients, alcohol, food, vinegar, peanuts, pistachios, cashew nuts, soy, dairy, beverages containing beverages, nuts, processed foods, coffee and tea. While the foods to help cure and prevent fungal infections are probiotic foods like yogurt or probiotic supplements.
Here are some things in the month of fasting for the prevention of fungal infections, which is an adequate fluid intake of at least 8 glasses a day to consider, either in the form of drinks and food, an adequate intake of fiber, fruits and vegetables, foods with a lot of strength and Avoid sugars well.
Tips for healthy fasting
According to Dr. Ervin, fasting can be seen in the healthy pattern of breaking the fast and the food. By breaking the fast is to get a balanced diet and drinking water. Food found in several stages, beginning with water followed by a sweet but not too heavy (jams, jellies, and dates). After the Maghrib prayer and then a full meal, if after Taraweeh still hungry you can eat a light snack such as bread, fruit.
Do not eat too much at once. Distribution of food is 50% of the fast%, 10 and 40% of Taraweeh meal break.
A balanced diet is not too sweet to eat that many simple carbohydrates in the diet and nutrition (complex carbohydrates, protein, fat and too little fiber) as a meal an hour after opening.
When the meal should be sufficient to carbohydrates and proteins. Same foods in smaller portions, but open. Remember to drink water, the protein-rich foods, to look good in the stomach longer, enough carbohydrates to survive with lots of fiber (complex carbohydrates) to your stay. Only drink / liquid and when the food, a glass of milk / low fat are added.
As a nutritionist, Dr. Elvira follows are some tips for healthy fasting as:
- Do not hesitate to break the fast
- Eat slowly
- Choose a balanced diet (not too sweet, fat / oil and contain all nutrients)
- Do not leave food
- Sufficient water (at least 2 liters per day or 8 cups)
- Do not forget to exercise
- Get enough sleep and not too tired
- Control your emotions
