Published 30 Jul,2020 via Hürriyet Daily News - Experts warn people suffering from cardiovascular disease, heart failure, or hypertension about controlled nutrition ahead of Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice scheduled for July. 31 through Aug. 3.
People with diabetes and gastroenterological diseases should control their food intake during Eid al-Adha, experts stressed.
“Those with chronic diseases should avoid heavy meals and not break the rules of nutrition. Because even having a fatty dish can be harmful to cardiovascular health,” said Regayip Zehir, an expert from University of Health Sciences in Istanbul.
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