Eid al Adha and increase risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

As Eid is approaching there is high risk of increased blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. Consumption of meat ( more than normal) increases the risk of heart attack. Eid meals contain large amounts of fats which can increase your cholesterol level.

Some health tips:

1. Add vegetables in your eid meat
2. Try to use less oil in eid foods or if it’s possible grill the meat instead of frying.
3. Consume less meat avoid eating meat regularly on all three days of Eid These are some health tips for this Bakra eid.

How meat leads to cardiovascular diseases:

Trimethylamine commonly known as TMO is present in large amounts in red meat and it can cause stroke and increase blood pressure.

A diet high in fats can cause cardiovascular diseases because large amounts of dietary fats can increase your cholesterol level and can harm your body. Especially patients who have heart problems should avoid consuming large amounts of meat and high saturated fat foods.

Another study proved red meat contains large amounts of salt and as a result of salt there is a high risk of high blood pressure.

It can also lead to obesity and other risk factors. LDL cholesterol is commonly known as bad cholesterol and this LDL is present in large amounts in red meat. Data shows 70% of patients experience stomach burn and high blood pressure issues on Bakra Eid.

According to the Data of Benazir Bhutto Hospital Rawalpindi many patients experience food poisoning during Bakra Eid and the leading cause of food poisoning is too much consumption of meat.

Hospital’s Data :

A data collected from different hospital in 2016 shows: “Almost 4800 people come at hospital during eid” The symptoms were abdominal pain , nausea , vomiting, stomach burn , increased blood pressure , diarrhea and indigestion.

The main reason was consumption of meat in a large amount. In 2024 130 patients came during Bakra Eid in Jinnah Hospital Lahore and the cases were related to food poisoning and high cholesterol levels. Hospitals face extra burden during bakra eid because of over eating and consuming meat in large amounts.

Keep your surrounding and nearby roads clean during Eid . Stop littering the streets with animal entrails . It can increase pollution and also can lead to respiratory diseases.

Many people throw entrails on roads which are so unhygienic and also unsafe . Waste management authorities work during eid please cooperate with them as it can safe you and also environment

Summary: Bakra Eid is a festival celebrated among Muslims all across the world. This Eid is not about consuming meat in large amounts or getting sick, it is about piety and equality.

● Share your meat with needy people

● Eat less and stay healthy Your health is your own responsibility. …The end…