Organs such as the kidneys, spleen, and liver work to remove toxins from the body every day. One of these toxins comes from the food consumed. Fasting can help reduce toxins that enter, so that the workload of these organs is reduced.

The body still needs healthy food, so you still need to pay attention to a good diet in the month of Ramadan. Actually the diet during this month is not too different from the previous months. The important thing is to maintain a balance of nutrients from food and fluid intake during the fasting month.

There are several foods that are recommended to be consumed during fasting, namely:

Consume dates or fruit juice when breaking the fast as a healthy option. Avoid foods that are too sweet to avoid sudden spikes in blood sugar.

Eating after breaking the fast should still prioritize a balanced diet. These include fruits and vegetables, bread or rice, fish or meat, milk and their processed products, as well as a small amount of food containing fat and sugar.

It is important to increase your water intake to restore body fluids and avoid dehydration.

On the other hand, foods and drinks that are not recommended are:

It's best to avoid drinks that contain caffeine. This is because this drink is a diuretic, which causes the body to excrete fluids more quickly through urine. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are included.

Some types of food that should not be consumed at dawn or iftar in the month of Ramadan are foods with a high salt content. Salt will make you thirsty. Therefore, limit its consumption, including at dawn.

Also avoid foods rich in fat content, such as fried foods or curries.

In addition to the type, also pay attention to how to process food. Choose foods that are processed by boiling or roasting. Try to process chicken or meat by grilling or grilling, not frying. Serve with peanut sauce to whet the appetite. You can also make boiled dumplings, which are then served complete with your favorite sauce.

Fried foods are often consumed during the month of Ramadan. But actually frying is one way of cooking that makes food unhealthy. It's best to avoid serving fried foods as a meal after fasting. Especially foods that are fried by soaking them in hot oil (deep frying).

There are some useful tips to apply when you are fasting, so that fasting goes smoothly and you stay healthy. These tips are:

Meal time is no less important than dinner after breaking the fast. Suhoor while fasting is very important. Eating at dawn will prepare the body with sufficient energy and nutrition until the time of breaking the fast. When you don't have sahur, the fasting hours will be longer which can cause dehydration and fatigue during the day.

The food consumed at suhoor should be the type of food that contains complex carbohydrates, protein, and is rich in fiber as well as not excessively filling, for example, whole oats. Foods that contain complex carbohydrates are foods that are not easily broken down so they release energy slowly which is very good when the body is fasting.

Avoid consuming excessive food or drink during Ramadan. Therefore, the food intake needed during the fasting month is no different from the food intake during the non-fasting period. Continue to apply a healthy and balanced diet to get the best benefits from fasting.

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is carried out every year. This can be used for worship, as well as nourish the body. Fasting also means giving the body's cells the opportunity to start important repair processes, as well as stimulating hormonal changes that benefit the body. However, if you have certain health conditions, consult a doctor or nutritionist for information on the best food choices.