3 Probing Diseases Due To Excessive Eating During Eid

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JAKARTA - In addition to going home and gathering with family and relatives, Lebaran moments are also always enlivened with a variety of delicious foods. Various dishes such as rendang, chicken opor, ketupat, heart fried sambal, various pastries, and sweet drinks are an inseparable part of this celebration.

Unfortunately, behind the deliciousness of these foods, there are health risks that need to be watched out for if consumed excessively. Many Lebaran dishes contain high levels of fat, cholesterol, sugar, and excessive carbohydrates.

If it is not controlled, an unhealthy diet during Lebaran can cause various health problems that are dangerous. Therefore, it is very important to recognize the threat of disease that can arise due to uncontrolled consumption of Eid food.

Here are 3 diseases that appear if you are not wise in consuming the typical Lebaran dish, as reported by the upk.kemkes.go.id page on Monday, March 31.

1. High Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a substance that the body needs to build new cells and produce vitamin D. The cholesterol levels in the body that are too high can cause blood vessel blockage. This risks causing serious diseases such as strokes and heart attacks.

Typical foods of Eid usually contain quite high saturated fats. If consumed in large quantities without being balanced with the fibers of vegetables and fruits, cholesterol levels in the body can increase drastically. Therefore, it is important to control the portion of food and choose a healthier way of cooking, such as reducing the use of coconuts or excessive oil.

2. Hypertension or High Blood

Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the diseases that often appears after Eid due to consumption of high-salt and fat foods. Typical dishes of Eid tend to contain high levels of sodium that can increase blood pressure.

Hypertension often shows no clear symptoms, but can cause serious complications such as heart attack, kidney failure, to stroke. Therefore, for those with a history of high blood pressure, it is highly recommended to limit the consumption of salty and fatty foods during Eid.

3. Diabetes

Lebaran is synonymous with various sweet dishes such as pastries,rices, mixed ice, and foods of high carbohydrate flour. If consumed in excessive amounts, blood sugar levels can increase dramatically and increase the risk of developing diabetes.

For people with diabetes, excessive sugar consumption can worsen health conditions and trigger complications such as neurological disorders, kidney damage, to heart problems. Therefore, it is important to limit the consumption of sweet foods and drinks and replace them with healthier choices such as fresh fruits or low sugar foods.