After Ramadan, it is time for Muslims in Indonesia to carry out sunnah fasting in the month of Shawwal on May 13 and ending on June 11, 2021. Fasting in Shawwal can be a good solution for the digestive system to adjust to conditions after Ramadan and Eid. This was conveyed by the gastroentero-hepatology consultant as well as the chairman of PB PEGI, Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, MMB, SpPD, K-GEH, FACP, FACG, FINASIM. He said that continuing to fast in the month of Shawwal for six days basically continued our previous eating schedule. This means that when the stomach is filled with food, for example, during sahur and iftar, it also becomes regular. Different things happen when you return to your normal meal time (outside of Ramadan), which tends to be irregular, not to mention skipping breakfast. Irregular eating habits can increase the risk of developing ulcers. Moreover, coupled with the consumption of unhealthy snacks.

The second benefit that can be felt from the Shawwal fast is the regularity of the time the stomach is filled. Because in principle the stomach must always be filled regularly, for example every 6-8 hours. In addition to eating regularly, the type of food consumed also needs to be considered. For breakfast, you should not only water, you still have to eat food, be it bread, eggs, chicken, or potatoes. Don’t forget about healthy snacks throughout the day and manage stress as this can make stomach acid increase, and it is necessary to exercise regularly.

Well, PEGI’s friends are getting more enthusiastic about their holy fasting, aren’t they?

Greetings healthy.

Source:
https://palu.tribunnews.com/2021/05/21/fasting-syawal-ternyata-have-many-benefits-for-kesehatan-begini-pencepatan-ahli?page=all
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