Contents:
- Medical Video: Which is Better for Fat Loss: Drinking Cold or Warm Water?
- It's fresh, but is it healthy to break the fast with cold water?
- Iftar drinks should be warm
- The benefits of drinking warm water when breaking the fast
Medical Video: Which is Better for Fat Loss: Drinking Cold or Warm Water?
Iftar is the time awaited during Ramadan. Some people choose cold water as an iftar drink, while others may choose warm water. After almost 13 hours of fasting, holding back hunger and thirst, cold water becomes a refreshing iftar drink. But should you break the fast with cold water or warm water?
It's fresh, but is it healthy to break the fast with cold water?
Who is not tempted by the fresh cold water before breaking the fast. The freshness of cold water makes many people choose iftar with cold water. But it turns out that cold iftar drinks are not good for the body.
According to clinical nutrition and sports practitioners, Rita Ramayulis, who was published by Kompas, said that breaking the fast with a drink that is too cold will slow stomach work because it must adjust to body temperature.
In addition, the stomach has not been filled with food or drink for almost 13 hours, the stomach will contract or be surprised when it immediately receives cold water. The stomach will also feel bloated if breaking the fast directly with a cold drink.
We recommend that you choose iftar drinks that are not too cold and do not need to use ice cubes. If it's too cold, the temperature of the water you drink will adjust too long to your body temperature.
Iftar drinks should be warm
According to the Secretary of the Indonesian Doctors Association of West Kalimantan, Dr. Nursyam M. Kes., To break the fast it is better to choose sweet and warm drinks so as not to shock the empty stomach after a full day.
You can also break your fast by prioritizing drinking water that is not cold or water at room temperature. After that, about five to ten minutes, then you can consume sweet drinks or sweet snacks, such as dates or compote.
Sweet drinks like warm sweet tea can be recommended as an iftar drink, because it can normalize your blood sugar after fasting.
But be careful, sweet drinks also should not be excessive, it must be in accordance with the portion. Just one glass of sweet tea is enough to help increase blood sugar and make your body regain energy.
In addition to choosing sweet and warm iftar drinks, you can also eat fruits that are naturally sweet. The fruit has a high water content, and can also increase blood sugar which drops during fasting.
The benefits of drinking warm water when breaking the fast
In general, drinking warm water can improve blood circulation and protect internal organs from damage. However, drinking warm water on an empty stomach or for breaking fast also has its own benefits.
Drinking warm water when breaking the fast will restore your body temperature, so that your stomach can adjust well after a long time not eating and drinking.
In addition, warm water can activate the digestive system which of course can help you to avoid digestive disorders. It can also stimulate blood flow to the intestine and can prevent constipation during fasting.
