Happy new year, and may God accept your obedience on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, and we wish you a happy Eid, free of digestive disorders and intestinal upset, so we offer you these quick tips:
Do not overeat sweets on the morning of Eid in order to avoid confusing the digestive system and the occurrence of intestinal disturbances.
On the first day of Eid, it is recommended to divide breakfast into two parts: the first is before going to the Eid prayer and consists of milk or dates, not exceeding 3 dates, and the second is after the prayer and it is a light breakfast.
Avoid excessive indigestion-causing fatty foods such as fried foods, thick sauces, unripe vegetables and fruits, and some legumes with thick skins.
Being satisfied with one type of dessert or eating small amounts of more than one dish and preparing it in healthy ways by reducing the proportion of ghee or replacing it with olive oil in small quantities as well.
Remove all grease from meat and remove chicken skin before cooking it.
Reducing the intake of red meat.
Reduce salt as much as possible.
Use fresh fruit juices.
Reducing the use of egg yolks in preparing foods, as it contains a high amount of cholesterol and fats.
Use low-fat milk and brown flour.
The amount of calories in one cake equals its weight multiplied by 4, so if the weight of the cake is 30 grams, the number of calories in it is approximately 120.
Accordingly, it is advised not to eat more than two pieces of cake per day, each of which weighs 30 to 45 grams.
A healthy person should not exceed 400 mg of caffeine, and this amount is equivalent to the equivalent of 9 to 10 cups (a cup is equivalent to 30 milliliters) of the popular coffee served on Eid, whether it is the light-colored coffee famous in the Gulf countries, or the dark coffee known in the Levant. .
The Irritable Bowel Syndrome patient should avoid spicy foods, and try to limit the hot spices and spices that abound in some foods during the feast, especially those served at feasts, and these may cause trouble for the Irritable Bowel Syndrome patient.
Make sure to drink the appropriate and sufficient quantities of water throughout the day to help the body perform its biological functions and avoid cases of constipation.
Avoid soft drinks as they cause indigestion and stomach upsets.
Exercising for a period of time ranging from 90 to 120 minutes per day, which helps to avoid gaining excess weight.
People with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart and high blood pressure are advised to be careful when eating traditional meals during the Eid period, and not to excessively eat salt, sugars and starches, avoid foods rich in fat and fried foods, reduce caffeine, and make sure to eat small and varied meals throughout the day. .
Eat foods and drinks in reasonable quantities.
Do not neglect breakfast, because neglecting it will lead to excessive eating during the day.
Make sure to drink enough fluids to avoid dehydration.
When you are offered a variety of foods, choose healthy foods that are high in nutritional value and low in calories, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean meats.
Avoid salty foods and drinks that contain large amounts of sugars and caffeine.
Avoid fatty foods, which cause digestive disorders.
Sanitary slaughter of sacrificial animals
Taking care of the sacrificial animal during Eid al-Adha, and observing the health conditions in that, is necessary to ensure the safety of its meat and prolong its storage.
On this, Issa Tahta, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Chamber of Food Engineers, Istanbul Branch, said that "the healthy slaughter of sacrifices will prevent contamination of their meat with microorganisms that spoil them."
In an interview with Anadolu Agency, he stressed, "the need to take care of the cleanliness of the tools that will be used in slaughtering sacrificial animals," recommending "the use of knives made of stainless steel."
Its chef pointed out "the necessity of separating the place of slaughtering and cutting the sacrifice, and the place of cleaning and cutting its internal organs."
It is healthy not to feed the animal 6 hours before slaughter
He explained that "not feeding the sacrifice 6 hours before its slaughter is more healthy, as the digestive system of the sacrifice will be empty in this case."
A chef also called for "attention to the necessity that the sacrifices should not be tired before slaughter, because this will negatively affect the quality of their meat."
He stressed, "The need for sacrifices brought from outside the cities to rest from 12 to 14 hours during the summer season, and for 10 hours during the winter."
With regard to eating meat after slaughter, its chef recommended “not to eat the meat of the sacrifice immediately, after slaughter, but leave it from 20 to 24 hours.”
He also recommended “not to put meat in the refrigerator directly, but rather to put it in clean containers after cutting it from 10 to 12 hours, with a cover and keeping it in a clean and cool place (between 16 to 20 degrees Celsius) in which the air is constantly renewed.”
On the storage period of meat, its chef explained that "meat cuts and chips can be kept from 3 to 4 days at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, and from 6 to 12 months at a temperature of minus 18 degrees Celsius."
He pointed out that "it is better to thaw frozen meat by placing it in the normal refrigeration section of the refrigerator or direct cooking."
He stressed that "defrosting meat at room temperature is unhealthy."
Feeding pregnant women on Eid al-Adha
The head of the Turkish (non-governmental) Association of Legal Midwives, Nazan Kara Khan, warned pregnant women against consuming meat in abundance during Eid al-Adha, as this would harm the health of the fetus.
Qara Khan said, in an interview with Anadolu Agency, that "one meal (of meat) is sufficient and ideal, but if the pregnant woman wants to eat more, it should not be more than two meals."
Qara Khan pointed out that pregnant women will face digestion problems if they eat meat in large quantities, and this may harm the fetus.
blood pressure disease
She added, "If the pregnant woman has fears of developing blood pressure disease, a little excess of meat may lead to an acceleration of the disease," noting at the same time the importance of consuming red meat for the growth of the fetus's organs, as it is the most important source of proteins during that period.
"Meat is important during this period, and to get the maximum benefit from meat, it should be consumed with vitamin C, and eating vegetables and orange juice along with meat is very important," she added.
Qara Khan stressed the harms of consuming raw meat, adding, "Pregnant women should stay away from everything that contains raw meat. If we do not cook meat well, some of the germs inside it will be transmitted to the woman and cause her illness, and the fetus may be affected."
Prefer sweets made from milk
Qara Khan also warned against consuming sweets in large quantities during Eid, calling on pregnant women to prefer sweets made from milk without exaggerating the quantity.
Method of cooking sacrificial meat
In a related context, the director of health in the Turkish state of "Giraq Qala", Ali Fateh Salafi, advised to cook sacrificial meat by grilling or boiling and avoiding frying.
In an interview with Anatolia, about nutrition advice during Eid al-Adha, "my predecessor" called on patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease not to consume meat, which contains a high percentage of fat.
"Meat should not be cooked for a long time and at a high temperature, or by frying, because it causes the formation of various carcinogens, and consuming meat with vegetables is a healthy way in terms of diversifying the food," he added.
Avoid tail fat
And he added, "Fat should not be added to meat foods, and they should be cooked with the fat of that meat, and the use of tail fat or butter should be avoided, in particular, and meat should be kept away from the coals when cooking in a barbecue method, so as not to burn and char."
"My predecessor" pointed out the need to freeze meat, after cutting it into small pieces, adding, "Meat can be kept at minus two degrees for several weeks, and at minus 18 for a longer period, warning against re-freezing it."
He continued, "Meat is dangerous food, easily perishable, and the decomposition of frozen meat after taking it out of the refrigerator, constitutes a breeding ground for some microorganisms, and this threatens our health."
He added, "Frozen meat should be cooked directly, and not re-frozen, and the freezing of meat should be resolved by placing it in the lowest parts of the refrigerator, and not placing it at room temperature or through home heating devices, because this may bring dangerous consequences to human health."