During the month of Ramadan, we train our will and body and put our body into a detox program. Fasting has many benefits for our body. The main ones are; It facilitates blood sugar control in diabetics and blood pressure control in hypertension patients, decreases in blood fat levels, increases in beneficial cholesterol, melts stored fats in the body and weakens a few kilos. Resistance to diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and cancer increases. Taking a break from harmful habits such as smoking and alcohol can be counted among the benefits of fasting.
With the beginning of Ramadan, our patients often ask, "Will we be able to fast?" We get questions like. In addition to the peace of mind that fasting can bring, the health problems that it can cause, especially in heart patients, arouse concern in our patients. Unfortunately, many heart patients are secretly fasting without informing their physicians because they are worried that they will not be able to get permission. However, this situation can cause great difficulties for some patients.
So who should not fast;
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Patients who have had a heart attack within the last 1 year,
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Patients with severe heart failure using multiple drugs,
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Advanced heart valve disease,
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Patients using blood thinners due to heart valve prosthesis or increased risk of stroke,
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Patients with uncontrolled hypertension,
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Patients with kidney failure,
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Diabetics using multiple drugs or insulin,
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Taking medication at certain times of the day due to their illness We do not recommend our patients to fast for 12 months after heart surgery or balloon stent surgery. Except for these patients, our patients can fast, but there are some rules that they should pay attention to. In fact, the most important thing they will pay attention to is not to give up on healthy eating rules...
It is very important to have a healthy and balanced diet during Ramadan. daily without exaggeration The needed protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals should be taken, should be eaten slowly and in small amounts at iftar and sahur, the food should be chewed well in the mouth, and should be left from the table without being overly satiated. It is very important to stay away from butter, giblet oils and margarines. It is also necessary to avoid high-calorie pastries and sweets. Spices that increase the acid secretion of the stomach should never be consumed during Ramadan. Sahur tables should be prepared like breakfast. In addition to foods that will meet water and mineral needs, eggs, milk, yoghurt, cheese or fibrous foods (vegetable dishes) should be consumed in moderation.
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