Come On, Arrange Sugar Supply To Stay Healthy When Celebrating Chinese New Year

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JAKARTA - Maintaining sugar intake and regulating the portion of food is a handful of ways to stay healthy when celebrating the 2024 Dragon Wood New Year.

"Reduce the portion of food or do a diet before Chinese New Year, drink water before eating so that you feel full so that the desire to eat is reduced," said Head of Department Underwriting Sequis dr. Fridolon Seto Pandu, in a press release for Sequis received in Jakarta, Thursday.

Dishes during Chinese New Year celebrations often increase appetite, starting from an attractive way of presentation, a taste that makes you want to add portions, a fragrant aroma to a taste that inspires appetite.

Fridolin advises a person to manage the portion so they don't get angry.

"At breakfast you can use fruit, such as bananas to feel full before the lunch party. Also avoid soft drinks, alcohol and drinks that contain artificial sweeteners," Fridolin said giving advice on food consumption during Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year celebrations are also synonymous with sweet foods such as basket cake, bowl cake and legit sandwich. According to Fridolin, a person can eat sweet foods during Chinese New Year as long as it's not excessive.

Meanwhile, for those with a history of diabetes and cholesterol, the doctor recommends limiting sweet foods. Eating too many sweet foods can increase the risk of diseases such as heart attacks, gout and obesity.

In order to stay healthy and fit during Chinese New Year celebrations, Fridolin also advises someone to stay active. Too long sitting can make the body lazy and interfere with body posture.

"Before Chinese New Year, prepare your body to stay fit by exercising. In fact, it is better to routinely carry out physical activities that emit energy," he said.

Fridolin recommends exercising at least 150 minutes per week so that heart rate and blood flow are maintained. A person can also regularly walk 10,000 steps every day.

Chinese New Year is usually prepared long ago, starting from cleaning houses and temples, making decorations to making Chinese New Year dishes. Even though it's fun, it also drains energy and can make someone tired.

Fridolin recommends resting 7-9 hours per day and avoiding using devices and watching television before bed, also using earphones while sleeping in order to get quality rest.

Finally, the doctor reminded to continue to apply health protocols during Chinese New Year celebrations, such as washing hands, applying coughing and sneezing ethics and wearing masks while in crowds.