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5 Healthy Diet Tips that You Need to Know
26 Apr 2023
5 Healthy Diet Tips that You Need to Know
26 Apr 2023

Some of the special foods served during Eid are synonymous with various snacks, snacks, and heavy meals with high-fat coconut milk gravy. If consumed in excess you will be susceptible to drastic weight gain. Usually, this is triggered by consuming foods high in fat, sugar, and flour which are high in calories while the body lacks mineral water and tends not to do much physical activity. So to avoid the risk of dangerous diseases from excess weight gain, you can try the tips below.

  1. Control Daily Calories
    You need to know how many daily calories your body needs according to your weight and height and daily activities. You can consult a nutritionist or use an application. Now to lose weight, make sure you don't consume more food than your daily calorie limit. On average, the dietary calorie needs per day for women are around 1,200-1,500 kcal while men are 1,500-1,800 kcal.

  2. Sport
    Exercise is done to make your body burn calories and increase the metabolic rate. You can start with light exercise such as jogging or leisurely walking for 30-45 minutes without stopping. For maximum calorie burning, you can do cardio or HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) with a short duration of 10-15 minutes.

  3. Increasing Fiber Consumption
    Fiber is very important for the body, especially when dieting because it helps launch the body's metabolism. Foods that contain high fiber for the diet, starting from vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, or oatmeal. In addition to fiber, still full of other nutrients such as protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates.

  4. Water Needs
    In addition to various health benefits, water is also claimed to be zero calories, if you drink lots of water before eating, you can eat less because you feel full from water. If the water is drunk on an empty stomach, this condition will effectively improve digestion, metabolism and rid the body of remaining toxins in the body.

  5. Doing Sunnah Fasting
    Doing sunnah fasting after Eid is considered effective enough to control excess calorie intake. However, you still need to pay attention to the nutrition of the food you eat and must meet the needs of complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You also need to avoid fried foods and sweet drinks when breaking your fast.

Source: cnnindonesia.com