Specialists specify “health recipes” to deal with “Eid rituals”

Specialists have identified health recipes to deal with the blessed Eid Al -Adha rituals, stressing the need to pay attention to a number of practices that may have a negative impact on health, especially with the increasing consumption of meat, soft drinks, sweets, and other substances that may pose a healthy health.

They called for the necessity of caution against fried foods, such as fried mft, fried liver, fried kebabs, and choosing to steam or grilled meat, instead, with the importance of avoiding fatty broth.

Meat

And the therapeutic nutritionist, Dr. Nour Abu Badhaheer, warned that the tables of events and celebrations can affect health, especially Eid al -Adha tables, where meals throughout the Eid days are rich in meat, pastries, juices, soft drinks and sweets, which constitutes a threat to the health of those who eat them, especially those with chronic diseases.

She said: «The increase in meat eating negatively affects the digestive system, and threatens the safety of public health. In the day, if a person suffers from a high level of cholesterol, it is recommended to reduce the quantity to 150 grams per day.

“Sheep meat must be eaten in moderation, taking into account that it is cooked in a healthy way, with no grease, and adherence to meals based on vegetables, especially those rich in fibers, as they reduce the effect of fats, and avoid high cholesterol.”

Slaughtering in homes

And she continued: “One of the dangerous habits on Eid al -Adha is the random slaughter or dealing with the streets of the two streets, because of this direct impact on strengthening the vital security system and preserving public health.” Noting that the approved slaughterhouses provide an integrated and healthy environment for slaughter, including precise veterinary checks before and after the slaughter, and two licensed and qualified hotels, in addition to advanced equipment that guarantees hygiene and reduce Pollution operations, meat safety, and safe disposal of slaughtering waste, in line with biological security requirements and limits the spread of common diseases between humans and animals.

Sweets

For her part, the therapeutic nutritionist and diabetic educator, Dr. Salam Sagheer said: “Sweets shine in their bright colors, attractive shapes and delicious flavors in the Eid season, including chocolate, local dates, lumps and cakes, where the atmosphere of the celebration and gives them the necessary momentum, except that eating them in large quantities without awareness of the seriousness of its effect on health may lead to the trap of the disease, Where it negatively affects the digestive system, and threatens diabetics with several complications.

I warned against eating sweets that may lead to an escalation of blood sugar and obesity, as oils and fats enter the manufacture of Eid sweets, which are effective elements in weight gain in cooperation with sugars, and the increasing risk of heart disease due to its high content of fats and oils, and erosion of teeth as a result of the high sugar proportions in it that cause the destruction of the structure of the teeth, erosion and exposing them to the risk of decay.

She stressed the importance of consuming moderate shares of sweets and time spaced, choosing less harmful varieties, eating home made instead of this commercially manufactured, and refused to accept more desserts during family gatherings, in addition to practicing physical activities regularly during Eid periods to burn excess calories.

Incense

While the consultant of lung diseases, Dr. Imad Al -Namnim, indicated that evaporation is one of the heritage habits in the Gulf region that is used for purposes related to perfuming homes and public places, especially in occasions and holidays, so it is necessary to be careful not to inhale the incense heavily, especially those with respiratory diseases and young children, pointing out that this causes many health problems for them.

He said: “Despite the pleasant smells of incense and smoke, it causes health damage, as they are caused by the burning of aromatic oils and wood, as harmful gases result in this that negatively affects human health.” He pointed to the importance of good ventilation when evaporating, and ensuring that the patients or children are not exposed to it, as burning incense contributes to air pollution, and its use is related to increasing the risk of infection With cardiovascular diseases and lung diseases, smoke from burning incense contains high levels of pollutants, such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide, which are in tobacco smoke as well.

He cautioned that people with cold and influenza should move away from the gatherings that abound during the holidays, and not to be in crowded closed areas, in order to prevent the transmission of infection to others, and those with chronic diseases and the elderly and children must take more preventive measures.

Beauty salons

While the family medicine consultant, Dr. Hala Abdel Karim, stressed the need to ensure the commitment of beauty salons and shaving salons to apply health and safety standards, especially that men and women compete with cosmetics and shaving salons on the eve of the first day of the holiday, workers in those centers may lead to lack of interest in sterilizing the tools as required, which poses a threat to public health, and threatens to transmit a dangerous viral diseases Among those hesitating these salons.

She advised to avoid using new dyes, or black henna, and in the case of using any type of dye it must be tried on small areas of the skin before adding the dye and using it on a larger area in the body, it is also advised to avoid trying new mixtures or treatments on the skin, noting that it is better for each person to use his shaving tools and cut hair and nails, and in the event that this is not available, you should make sure to sterilize the tools used, and in the event of feeling any pain or Redness or irritation of the skin after the visit, you should consult a dermatologist as soon as possible before the infection spread or move.

Child care

Meanwhile, the family counselor, Professor of Islamic Culture, Dr. Saif Rashid Al -Jabri, pointed out that the days of Eid al -Adha witnessed the increase in children’s exit to play and buy gifts, hiking, etc., which requires parents and those in charge of child care to take care and follow the necessary safety measures to protect them from exposure to falls, run -over or drowning, God forbid.

Al -Jabri said: “Increased awareness and social responsibility are the first line to address children’s accidents, as parents should not leave their children, but they must be accompanied by, vigilant and close to them during their swimming or using games in the gardens, and while moving in parking and between cars.”

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Medical advice

The therapeutic nutritionist and diabetes educated, Dr. Salam Small, provided practical advice for eating Eid sweets without damage that included the beginning of the day with a balanced breakfast rich in protein and fiber, such as eggs with whole wheat bread and vegetables, help to control appetite and stabilize blood sugar levels, and instead of taste all types of sweets, choose one preferred type, and eat it in a small amount, with caution with sweets Stuffed with fats and sugar, and drinking a lot of water to help digestion and prevent a false feeling of hunger, which may lead to eating more sweets, in addition to physical activity on Eid days, for 20 to 30 minutes.