HMC dietitian warns about dangers of overeating during Eid

Ra’ed Alalaween

A dietician at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has recommended moderation and a little extra planning for a safe and healthy Eid al-Fitr, especially for individuals with chronic medical conditions. Ra’ed Alalaween, senior clinical dietician, HMC, said that foods high in sugar, fat, and salt are easy to be consumed in excess and can wreak havoc on the digestive system, leading to vomiting, diarrhoea, cramps, and stomach pain, as well as unintentional weight gain. Cases of food poisoning also tend to spike during the summer months, underscoring the need to be careful about storing, preparing and serving foods, he pointed out. “Many of the foods traditionally eaten during Eid feasts are high in fat, salt, and sugar. It is a time of year when families eat a range of delicious foods that are not normally consumed throughout the year and this can lead to overindulgence. It is therefore important to focus on being healthy and practise discipline and self-control when eating,” said, Alalaween.