A senior cardiologist on Saturday advised citizens to consume only 100 grams of meat in a day to avoid any health issue.
Heart Specialist, Dr Azhar Kayani warned that those suffering with a pre-existing condition such as hepatitis and heart problems should consume the meat carefully, otherwise it may prove harmful for them.
He also said that preserving sacrificial animals for too long can cause infectious diseases affecting lungs, stomach, heart, blood circulation and high fever.
Doctors have recommended that people should be wary of eating large quantities of meat as doing so can result in diarrhea, vomiting, high blood pressure and excess uric acid in the body.
Doctors suggest that people should try to maintain a balanced diet which consists of meat, fruits, vegetables, dairy among other things to prevent ailments associated with eating too much.
Dr Sheikh Muhammad Naseem Medical Officer, British High Commission told that people should eat less meat.
He said meat should be frozen soon after the sacrifice to preserve its nutritional value and avoid an infestation of germs on it.
He said half-frozen meat could cause diarrhea and suggested that people should cook the meat again after freezing.
Consuming sweets and cold drinks along with meat also causes the sugar level to rise instantly and may become the consequence of high sugar level.
Dr Azhar also said that different parts of the meat are rich in cholesterol and are best avoided by those having high cholesterol level. People should use plenty of lemon water or green tea for the proper functioning of stomach system. At the end of the day, moderation is the key and excess of everything is bad. Thus, we should also consume meat in a moderate quantity instead of going wild. Also, drink lots of water and include fruits in your diet.
