Maintaining an active lifestyle during the festive season is very important, and it is not an excuse to stop their physical activity routine.
Continuing physical activity during the month of Syawal brings various benefits. Among them, it helps burn excess calories from the Raya delicacies which are often high in fat and sugar. In addition, consistent exercise can maintain body fitness levels, control weight, and most importantly, reduce the risk of Non-Communicable Diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Exercise also helps improve blood circulation and provides extra energy as not to feel tired easily when visiting relatives. To maintain stamina, the public don't necessarily need to do strenuous exercise. Among the physical activity recommendations that can be done include brisk walking, jogging, cycling, or simply doing stretching exercises at home. Park your vehicle a little further away from the house you are visiting to increase your footsteps is also a good physical initiative.
Apart from staying active, monitoring your diet is also very important. The joy of celebrating Aidilfitri is often served with the deliciousness of rendang meat, ketupat, and various sweet biscuits. Therefore, the public are advised to practice moderation. Eat food in small quantities and practice the quarter-half concept when eating main dishes. Prioritize drinking plain water over cordials or carbonated drinks that are high in sugar. In addition, limit your intake of fatty and fried foods, and eat more fruits as desserts.