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        "msgid": "why-does-weight-keep-rising-during-ramadan-common-occurrences-at-iftar-1772578655",
        "date": "2026-03-04 05:30:00",
        "title": "Why Does Weight Keep Rising During Ramadan? Common Occurrences at Iftar",
        "author": "Ria Apriani Kusumastuti",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Many people feel they've eaten enough at iftar, but calories can still exceed daily needs due to sugary drinks, sweets, and fried foods. Dr Ida Gunawan explains that the belief that fasting reduces sugar requirements is a misconception and recommends natural sugars from dates or unsweetened fruit juice instead of sugar-laden treats. She also notes that overindulgence and dehydration can cause discomfort, underscoring the need to schedule meals carefully to avoid continually increasing intake.",
        "content": "<p>KOMPAS.com reports that many people feel they have eaten enough at\niftar, yet unconsciously the calories consumed are excessive. Dr Ida\nGunawan, a clinical nutrition specialist at RS Pondok Indah, said that\neating patterns at iftar are often uncontrolled due to hunger after a\nlong fast. \u2018We often consume very sweet foods or fried snacks at iftar,\nand we know they are high in calories,\u2019 she said when contacted by\nKompas.com on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. According to her, the\ncombination of sweet foods and fried items causes energy intake to rise\nsharply in a short period. Beverages and sweet foods become the main\nchoices at iftar. Added sugars in large quantities can significantly\nraise total daily calories. Ida emphasised that the notion that everyone\nis lacking sugar during fasting is a mistaken myth. \u2018That does not mean\nthat when breaking the fast you must consume a lot of sugar,\u2019 she said.\nNatural sugars from fruit such as kurma (dates) or juice without\nexcessive added sugar are preferable. If consumed two to three pieces or\nmore, the calorie amount can exceed the body\u2019s needs. In addition to\nincreasing calories, fried foods can also make the throat feel\nuncomfortable because the body is still dehydrated. Ida reminded of the\nimportance of paying attention to meal timings to avoid continually\nincreasing intake.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/why-does-weight-keep-rising-during-ramadan-common-occurrences-at-iftar-1772578655",
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