Navratri allows you to get healthier by adopting a healthy diet and ditching unhealthy foods. Here are a few nutritionist-approved tips for safe fasting.
Chaitra Navratri has finally begun and is considered one of the biggest festivals among the Hindus in India. There are four Navratri throughout the year, among which, 2 are observed with much grandeur and fanfare- Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri. This year, Chaitra Navratri began on April 9, 2024, and will be commemorated with the festival of Ram Navami on the ninth day, which is on April 17, 2024.
During the 9 days of fasting in Chaitra Navratri, individuals often adhere to specific dietary rules, and incorporate fruits, sabudana, kuttu ka atta, singhare ka atta, and rock salt while restricting certain vegetables. But this often to eating more fried foods than usual, especially during the summers. Indulging in fried foods with excessive salt or sugar content can have adverse effects on your health, contributing to weight gain and other health issues. Here we have shared expert diet tips to make healthier choices during Navratri.
In an Instagram post, nutritionist Lovneet Batra listed several diet tips that you should avoid for healthy and safe fasting. “Navratri fasting is a spiritual journey of mindfulness and self-discipline. Avoid these common mistakes during your fast to gain maximum benefits,” the nutritionist mentioned in the caption of the video.
Chaitra Navratri 2024: 3 Mistakes to Avoid For Healthy Fasting
- Avoid excessive tea and coffee: It disrupts your digestive health, dehydrates and creates stress responses in the body.
- Avoid constant munching: It doesn’t let your digestive system rest, and interrupts the most basic principle of fasting, giving your body rest for recovery.
- Avoid excess sugar, fried foods and high carbs meals as they leave you with energy lows and feeling sluggish.
Wishing you a happy and healthy fasting period!