5 Ways to Overcome Anemia During Ramadan Fasting, Without Fear of Relapse

Kapanlagi.com - Are you one of the anemic patients who worry when fasting? How to overcome anemia during Ramadan fasting needs to be considered. Anemic patients who fast need more thorough preparation.

This is because anemic patients do not get food intake for a long enough time. As a result, if not addressed, it will worsen the symptoms of anemia.

Anemic patients who fast should not be careless in choosing their food menu. If anemic patients do not meet their nutritional needs properly, anemia may occur during fasting. Why does this happen?

Anemia causes a decrease in healthy red blood cells that can deliver oxygen and nutrients to the whole body, whereas these nutrients are very important especially during fasting. This can cause reduced oxygen flow to the organs, resulting in fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness, or rapid heartbeat.

If you experience these symptoms while fasting, it indicates that your body is severely lacking healthy red blood cells. So how do you overcome anemia during Ramadan fasting? Check out the following discussion:

1. Consumption of Red Blood Cell Enhancing Foods

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Well, for the first way to overcome anemia during Ramadan fasting is to consume foods that enhance red blood cells. Meeting the nutritional needs of anemia sufferers during iftar and suhoor is very important to do.

Anemia sufferers should consume nutritious foods to increase their red blood cell levels, such as consuming fish, meat, and also vegetables that are rich in vitamins and calcium, such as spinach, green beets, broccoli, and other green vegetables.

2. Avoid Drinking Tea and Coffee

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The second way to overcome anemia is by not drinking coffee and tea. Everyone knows that coffee and tea are enjoyable companions. However, not for those of you who suffer from anemia. Therefore, during fasting, avoid drinking coffee and tea during suhoor and iftar.

These beverages contain caffeine which can interfere with the absorption of iron in the body. Meanwhile, anemia is caused by a lack of iron in the body. It is advisable to replace tea and coffee by choosing fruit juice when consuming food. Juice also helps improve the process of iron absorption in the body.

3. Consumption of Nuts or Plant-based Milk as Snacks

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Furthermore, anemia can be overcome by consuming nuts or plant-based milk as snacks. Both are very good for fulfilling iron needs in the body. You can also apply this when fasting.

It is advisable to consume plant-based protein foods 1-2 servings per day to ensure that iron needs are met. In addition, it is good to consume edamame beans, almonds, and red beans as snacks after Tarawih prayers or before suhoor.

4. Avoiding Excessive Physical Activities

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Fourth, anemia can be overcome by getting enough rest. One of the triggers for anemia recurrence during fasting is engaging in excessive physical activities. Therefore, you should also pay attention to your health by balancing it with sufficient rest.

Anemia often makes the body tired, weak, and lethargic because the body does not have enough oxygen-rich blood. This can cause symptoms such as dizziness or headaches, pale face, shortness of breath, and cold hands and feet. If you do not address these symptoms properly, it can hinder the smoothness of fasting.

5. Pay Attention to Food During Sahur and Iftar

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Anemia is usually caused by a deficiency of iron, folic acid, and/or vitamin B12, which are all responsible for assisting in the production of red blood cells. Therefore, during sahur, consume nutritious food, including vegetables and fruits that are rich in fiber. Fiber can slow down absorption, thus preventing fatigue.

Meanwhile, during iftar, start by consuming sweet food to restore blood sugar levels. This can certainly restore stamina in the body.

So, from now on, you don't need to worry excessively if you suffer from anemia and worry during fasting. Hopefully, these tips will help you to continue fasting diligently. Hope it is beneficial.

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