Maintain Fitness in Ramadan, One Effective Recipe Always Prepared by Terry Shahab: Consume Cucumbers

Kapanlagi.com - Ramadan is a holy month full of blessings, and that's what Terry Shahab feels. Yes, she feels grateful to be able to fast again.

Not only that, as a wife in a household, Terry admits that it's not easy, there are many things that need to be prepared, such as for her husband's needs, children's needs, kitchen needs, and others.

"Especially during fasting, we also have to prepare for the needs of suhoor and iftar... haha it's chaotic, but it makes me happy to see them happy," said Terry. Even though fasting, body fitness must be maintained so that our daily activities can run smoothly. There are two things that Terry always pays attention to when entering Ramadan, Yoga and Cucumbers.

"Maybe because since junior high school, I have liked sports, so I feel uncomfortable if I don't exercise. But because I'm fasting, I only manage to do basic yoga practice once or twice a week after suhoor," she added.

1. Maintaining Body Fitness

On the other hand, fasting during the month of Ramadan also requires maintaining body fitness. As a wife, Terry has one effective recipe that is always prepared.

To maintain the body's fluid levels, Terry and her family regularly consume cucumber. "We always have a supply of cucumber and watermelon, but more cucumber actually. So, it's my favorite menu during suhoor and iftar," she said.

2. More Resistant to Thirst

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Indeed, many say that cucumber is very good to consume during fasting. Cucumber is a low-calorie vegetable that is rich in fiber, vitamin A, and folic acid. Because it contains a lot of water, this is what makes us more resistant to thirst when fasting.

"I feel that by consuming cucumber, it can replace the body's fluid needs. In addition to being more resistant to thirst, my skin also feels moisturized," she added. "Usually, we eat cucumber as a vegetable dish, but if I feel like it, I also juice it. "

3. Many Benefits

Indeed, it sounds very simple, just by consuming cucumber, it turns out to provide many benefits and helps us in smooth fasting. Moreover, cucumber is a vegetable that is easy to find anywhere at a relatively affordable price.

"But for women, avoid consuming cucumber during menstruation because I heard it can disrupt menstrual flow and trigger the emergence of cysts. Although I don't quite understand it scientifically, because it is advice from our ancestors, so I follow it," Terry added.

4. Prayers and Hopes

Terry's prayers and hopes during this Ramadan fasting month are that everyone receives goodness, and for those who are fasting, may they be given ease in their worship.

(kpl/pur/nda)