Eid al-Fitr is always synonymous with delicious and appetizing dishes, especially sweet foods and beverages served at the guest table. Cookies like nastar, kastengel, and putri salju are often favorites for their sweet, savory, and delicate flavors. Various moist cakes like sponge cake, lapis legit, steamed brownies, and kue talam add to the festive Eid atmosphere. Unfortunately, despite their deliciousness, excessive consumption of these sweet treats can have negative effects on health.
Not just cakes, heavy Eid dishes like opor ayam, rendang, rawon, and satay contain hidden sugars in their seasonings and sauces. Thick coconut milk in opor and rendang is high in fat, which can strain the body when combined with cakes and sugary drinks. A sudden spike in blood sugar after consuming these dishes can cause fatigue, increased hunger, and uncontrolled weight gain. In the long run, this habit can increase the risk of diabetes, inflammation, and other metabolic disorders.
So, is it still possible to enjoy sweet treats during Eid? Absolutely!
Celebrating Eid with delicious food can still be done more healthily. Reducing sugar measurements when baking and choosing natural ingredients like honey or dates can be a great start. Replacing refined sugar with coconut or arenga sugar from Realsa Natural is better, as they have a lower glycemic index and natural minerals. Using whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour increases fiber intake and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Swap sugary drinks like syrup, mixed iced drinks, and sweet tea with fresh fruit juices without added sugar, infused water with lemon and mint, or coconut/arenga sugar. With small adjustments, you can still enjoy the sweetness of Eid without compromising health.
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