This Is The Frequency Of Consumption Of Tea And Coffee That Is Ideal During Fasting

Consumption of coffee or tea as long as a person fasts is still allowed, but must be given a measure that is not excessive. (Between/Shuterstock)

JAKARTA - A nutritionist from Cipto Mangunkusumo Kencana Hospital Fitri Hudayani SST, M.Gz said eating tea or coffee was allowed during Ramadan worship but there are frequency rules so as not to interfere with fasting.

"The consumption of tea and coffee must be consumed sufficiently, for example only one glass for tea and one cup for coffee per day, the rest is recommended to drink water," Fitri said in a short message received by Antara, Friday (15/3).

Fitri said that consuming tea and coffee has become a habit for Indonesians to drink in general. Usually tea is also a habit that is drunk to break the fast.

Tea, said Fitri, is considered safer in the stomach to be used as a fasting thickener for people with stomach acid, in contrast to coffee which has a acidity level that can disturb people with sensitive stomachs, it is recommended to consume it after the stomach is filled.

"Teh so far is safer for people with stomach disease, which is different from coffee which has a acidity level that can interfere with people who are sensitive to the stomach," he wrote.

Tea or coffee lovers also don't need to worry because even though this drink is a diuretic or stimulates urinating, it does not cause excessive thirst.

Restrictions on the consumption of tea and coffee also aim to avoid excessive sugar consumption because often these caffeinated drinks are added sugar or milk, both full cream and low-fat milk.

Fitri also reminded to maintain sugar and salt intake the same as in the days before fasting. This is to protect the body from diabetes and hypertension.

In addition to maintaining sugar and salt intake, he also reminded them to regularly eat fibered foods so that digestion stay healthy during fasting.

"Consume enough to avoid diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, don't forget to consume enough fiber from fruits and vegetables to maintain digestive health during fasting so that your stomach feels comfortable," Fitri suggested.