30.12.2025 19:45
Memorial Kayseri Hospital Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kaplan provided information on what to pay attention to at the dinner table on New Year's Eve, stating, "Since the tables are usually very diverse on New Year's Eve, patients tend to consume heavy meals, which can lead to digestive issues."
Memorial Kayseri Hospital Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kaplan provided information on what to pay attention to at the table on New Year's Eve, stating, "Since the tables are usually very diverse on New Year's Eve, patients tend to consume heavy meals, leading to digestive issues."
With only a few hours left until the New Year, important warnings for New Year's meals came from the expert. Memorial Kayseri Hospital Gastroenterology Specialist Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kaplan said that spicy and fatty foods should be avoided on New Year's Eve, stating, "Since the tables are usually very diverse on New Year's Eve, patients tend to consume heavy meals, leading to digestive issues."
"SOUP SHOULD BE CONSUMED BEFORE MEALS"
Kaplan, who stated that "reflux, indigestion, and especially food poisoning can occur in patients due to the consumption of mayonnaise and creamy foods," recommended that patients take some simple precautions to avoid such problems. He suggested that especially on New Year's Eve, one should not sit at the table too hungry and, if possible, consume foods like soup before the meal. He added, "We recommend consuming red and white meat, as well as turkey, as the main dish on New Year's."
"LIGHT BREAKFASTS SHOULD BE MADE ON NEW YEAR'S MORNING"
Prof. Dr. Kaplan emphasized the need to pay attention to beverage consumption on New Year's Eve, stating that light nuts should be preferred after the meal. Prof. Dr. Kaplan said, "Instead of very heavy desserts after the meal, we recommend fruit desserts and light nuts. Reflux complaints are very common in patients due to heavy, spicy, and fatty meals."
He advised that light breakfasts should be made on the morning after New Year's, which would not be tiring. For those experiencing indigestion issues after meals, he recommended consuming herbal teas like mint and fennel. He noted that beverage consumption tends to be higher on New Year's Eve, and that consuming as few beverages as possible would be healthier for your digestive system. He also suggested that those with frequent reflux complaints use antacid medications and syrups.