TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Eid Al-Fitr or Eid usually full of coconut milk and fat. Saturated fat and too much sugar can be cited as the cause of high cholesterol. Not infrequently, cholesterol and weight go up after eating it.
neurologist dr. Ayu Trisnawati, Sp.S, explained the increase in levels of cholesterol in the blood is associated with the formation of arteriosclerosis or plaque in the blood vessels and is a risk factor for stroke and heart attack.
One in four cases of stroke is associated with high levels of bad cholesterol or LDL in the blood. One of the causes is the selection of food that is not right so it is very important to choose the food consumed.
During Eid, there are lots of foods with high calories, salt, sugar, and fat. Follow these five tips to prevent cholesterol and body weight up after Eid.
Drink white water
Drink 1-2 glasses of water before eating, the benefits are to fill the stomach and prevent overeating.
Detoxification
Detox the body by eating fruits and keep the body’s metabolism by eating lots of vegetables.
Move a lot
Physical movement can burn fat in the body, no need for heavy exercise but enough with jogging or cleaning the house.
Eat a balanced portion
Eat the same portion and add vegetables between the coconut milk and fat menu.
Eat on time
Avoid eating many times a day. Eat on time to prevent hunger and cravings.
Read also: Not only Ramadan, also maintain a healthy diet during Eid
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