Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: 12 Ways to Stay Active and Healthy During Celebrations
As the month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the world are gearing up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of a month of fasting and prayer. It is a time for joy, feasting, and get-togethers with family and friends. However, amidst all the festivities and delicious food, it is important to remember to take care of your health and stay active.
Dietitian Komal Malik, Head Dietician at Asian Hospital Faridabad, emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between enjoying the festive delicacies and maintaining your health. She suggests some effective tips to ensure you stay healthy during Eid celebrations.
1. Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet: Incorporate nutrient-rich foods like spinach, tomatoes, and watermelon to balance out the high-calorie festive foods.
2. Never skip a workout: Exercise is essential to maintain energy levels and boost your immune system, especially after indulging in heavy festival foods.
3. Eat mindfully: Avoid overindulging in fried and spicy foods and watch your portion sizes during celebrations.
4. Go for healthy sweets: Control your portions of sweets and try to satisfy your sweet cravings with fruits or dried fruits.
5. Eat a healthy snack before going out: Have a light, healthy snack before attending parties to prevent overeating.
6. Avoid late dinners: Eating late at night can affect digestion and metabolism, so try to have dinner at a reasonable time.
In addition to these tips, Abhilasha V, Chief Clinical Nutritionist at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Bengaluru, and Shazia Shadab, Lead Physiotherapist at the same hospital, share more ways to stay active and healthy during Eid celebrations. From organizing a healthy potluck to engaging in family outdoor activities and practicing yoga and meditation, there are plenty of ways to prioritize your health during this festive time.
Remember, it’s important to enjoy the celebrations but also take care of your well-being. By following these tips, you can have a happy and healthy Eid-ul-Fitr celebration.