The eating and drinking habits that change during the month of Ramadan returns to its former state with the feast. Cemre Balkan, one of the Dieticians of Medicana Intarnational Samsun Hospital, stated that it is possible to regain the weight lost during Ramadan in this process, and gave 8 important warnings.
“ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN THE DIET…”
Talking about the ways to eat less, Dietician Cemre Balkan said, “You can increase the number of meals to 3-4 meals a day. Small snacks can help boost your metabolism. Moreover, an invitation dinner after you have a snack can help you eat less by making you full. Decide at which meal you will eat more. One of the most important things in the diet is definitely balancing it. If you are going to have a breakfast in the morning, you can spend the evening with lighter vegetables. Even if you are invited to a dinner in the evening, you can have a lighter breakfast, such as yogurt, milk, oats, fruit bowls. Do not forget to consume vegetables and fruits during the day. With the decreasing number of meals in Ramadan, our daily fiber intake decreases. Especially adding raw vegetables / salads to your main meals will keep you fuller and will also be good for the constipation problem.
“REDUCE PORTIONS IN DESSERTS WITH PASTRY AND SORKET”
Balkan, who also warned about the increase in sweet consumption during the holiday, said, “Chocolate, Turkish delight, sugar, baklavas; indispensable possibilities of the holiday. Not to mention one. Sugary, fatty foods contain too many calories and can cause fat. Try to limit the portion of pastries, sorbet desserts or prefer milk desserts. Instead of chocolate and Turkish delight, you can offer fruits as treats. Tea and coffee can be served throughout the day. It is useful to limit the consumption of tea and coffee, as excessive caffeine intake can cause palpitations. You may also experience a decrease in your water consumption during the month of Ramadan. For this reason, do not forget to consume liquids during the holiday. For 2-2.5 liters of water. Instead of sugary beverage treats, he can offer drinks such as low-sugar lemonade, compote-hosaf, ayran, mineral water. Again, with the decrease in the number of meals with Ramadan, there may be a decrease in physical activities. Physical exercise is definitely one of the best things for your metabolic rate. Try to spend the holiday with a lot of activity, take 45-60 minutes of walks, it will also help you to balance the calories you take,” he said.
Source: UAV