Kopyor, A Traditional Refreshing and Healthy Dessert from Banyuwangi

TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – The moment of fast-breaking in the evening after sunset, which is also known as Iftar, is the most awaited moment for the Muslims during this Holy Month of Ramadan. After enduring hunger and thirst for hours a day, Iftar is the best moment to rejuvenate yourself by consuming healthy foods and drinks that are full of nutrients to restore your energy such as Kopyor. 

This delicacy has a sweet, savory taste, mainly made of white bread, glass noodles, coconut milk and white sugar. 
It is the traditional dessert in Banyuwangi that is only available during the Holy Month of Ramadan. 

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Health Benefit of Consuming Kopyor

1. It is a good source of energy

After enduring hunger and thirst for hours a day, our body needs sufficient nutrients to restore our energy. Kopyor is known as a type of food that is rich in carbohydrates, which is the main source of our energy. White bread, as one of the main ingredients is rich in simple carbohydrates that are easy to be broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. It restores the glycogen in the muscles and liver. 

2. It improves our digestive system

The fiber found in white bread can improve our digestive system. High-fiber foods can help speed up the transit of food in the digestive system and help prevent constipation. In addition to that, the fiber found in white bread can prevent the risk of cardiovascular diseases. 

3. It provides the essential nutrients

A whole bread made of whole wheat and the fresh kopyor (a type of coconut) contains many essential nutrients for our body, such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Vitamin B complex found in bread can maintain the health of our nervous system and improve our metabolism. 

4. It helps maintain our ideal weight

The bread contains enough calories and fiber that can help us feel full for a longer period of time. Therefore, this dessert can help us to control our appetite. It can help us maintain our ideal weight, or even lose some weight during this fasting month. 

5. It can boost your mood

The sweet taste from Kopyor can boost our mood after fasting for hours. It also helps reduce the level of stress and anxiety.  Although Kopyor is known as a refreshing dessert with many health benefits, do not eat this delicacy too much. It contains a lot of sugar and calories that can increase your weight if you consume it too much. (*)

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