Lebaran or Eid al-Fitr is a festive moment to gather with family and friends. Apart from being a moment of togetherness, Lebaran is also identical with various delicious dishes such as opor ayam, rendang, sayur labu, sambal goreng hati, and sweet pastries such as nastar, putri salju, kastengel, and many more. However, post-Lebaran celebration can trigger several health problems. Here are some health problems that need to be aware of after Lebaran:   1. Increased Lipid Profile: T...

Calories for Eid-special dishes With great enthusiasm, people all around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr and enjoy in a variety of special food offerings. But please do aware that some of the unique Lebaran meals offered at the table frequently have a high calorie content. Call it liver-fried chili sauce for ketupat, chicken leeks, beef rendang, beef stew, or nastar. Below is a comparison of the caloric content of some popular Eid dishes Launching the official website of the Minis...

Lebaran, commonly known as Eid Al-Fitr, is a day that Muslims eagerly anticipate not just in Indonesia but all throughout the world. Eid is synonymous with a family get-together and the tradition of dining with relatives. On Eid, a variety of foods and beverages are served. Lontong opor ayam, rendang, meatball soup, Eid cakes, snacks, and sweet beverages are typical meal items in Indonesia. After having fasted for roughly 30 days during the month of Ramadan, within 13–14 hours each day, some...

Going back to one's hometown or Home Coming is one of the annual traditions leading up to Eid al-Fitr that is eagerly anticipated by those who celebrate it. However, when Home Coming, people often neglect their own health factors. Whereas Home Coming travelers generally take a long and tiring journey. For Home Coming travelers who have health problems such as diabetes and hypertension, it is necessary to prepare thoroughly when deciding to Home Coming. Sometimes, the Home Coming trip takes a con...

Having a runny nose after eating is usually associated with eating spicy food, but there are many other reasons that your nose can run while eating. Some have nothing to do with the type of food but instead are symptoms of other conditions. The medical term for a runny nose is rhinorrhea. A person’s nose might run after eating because they have food allergies, which is called allergic rhinitis. If a person’s nose runs without their having a food allergy, this is called gustatory rhinitis,...

Is it acceptable to be lazy during Ramadan? No one should use the Ramadan fast as an excuse to sleep all day long. Following a mild and moderate exercise routine is essential to maintain the body active throughout the month, despite feeling sleepy and sluggish during the fasting hours. A study carried out in Denmark designed to test the impact of fasting and exercise found that exercise induces distinct Growth Hormone (GH) bursts after 30 min. During fasting, more sporadic GH bursts occ...