Eid Al Adha 2023: UAE doctors advise how to enjoy feasts responsibly

Eid Al Adha 2023: UAE doctors advise how to enjoy feasts responsibly

Dubai: With big feasts to mark the Eid Al Adha holidays, doctors have warned about the potential health risks not only of overeating, but also of proper food handling during the celebrations. Doctors have emphasised the importance of mindful eating and the need to maintain good gut health to avoid common digestive issues that are reported during and post-Eid holidays. Eid Al Adha is an occasion of festivities, meeting friends, relatives and eating together. Plenty of lavish, mouthwatering meals are an integral part of Eid get-togethers in the UAE. However, gastroenterologists often see a spike in numbers of patients suffering from abdominal burning, gastritis, nausea, bloating and flatulence issues following overindulgence in food during the celebrations, said Dr. Gaurav Muktesh, consultant gastroenterology and hepatology, Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai. “There is a jump in the number of cases of gastric infections and diarrhoeas due to binge eating at restaurants and improper handling of foods,” he pointed out. A few dietary precautions can keep your gut health in check, Dr. Muktesh said. “Avoiding foods that are too oily and spicy prevents abdominal burning and decreases heartburn issues. Having smaller quantities of meals and avoiding binge eating should be the ideal situation.” Dr