Mexico City /
He Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) on the occasion of the Day of the Dead festivities and other celebrations, They urged the people with chronic diseases to maintain a balanced diet and continue healthy habits to avoid health complications.
“Sometimes, with the desire of consumption of such rich foods derived from our typical festivals, you could get careless and increase the risk to decompensate your chronic diseases“said Itzel Valtierra MartÃnez, IMSS Nutritionist.
“Regardless of the holiday of the yearyou can make informed decisions food selection and the quantities for a healthy eatingmoreover, if you live with a chronic illness”he warned.
Itzel Valtierra highlighted the importance of taking these recommendations into account in Mexico, where “more than 70 percent of the Mexican population is overweight or obesity, which increases the risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia.
The expert emphasized that the enjoy the food in these festivities It doesn’t have to go against health. Furthermore, the specialist recalled that the IMSS offers the Nutrition service in the Family Medicine Units (UMF), where expert personnel make an individualized meal plan for each patient, based on their needs.
Valtierra also highlighted the importance of social support during these times, recommending taking advantage of time with loved ones. “Remember take advantage of the closeness with your loved ones by increasing the duration and intensity of exercise,” suggested
With this series of recommendations, the IMSS seeks “promote healthy practices that allow “enjoy traditions without compromising health”.
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