The festival of Shardiya Navratri 2024 is celebrated with great pomp across the country. This is the most important festival of Hinduism, which is celebrated every year in the month of Ashwin. This nine-day festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and during this time nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. Also, people observe fasts and spend their time in devotion to Mata Rani.

Fasting has religious importance, but it is also beneficial for health in many ways. Fasting helps in detoxifying the body and also increases the person's concentration and ability to focus. In such a situation, today in this article we will know the benefits of fasting and its correct method-

Benefits of fasting

Fasting helps to remove toxins from the body, thereby cleansing the body from inside. It also helps in improving memory, alertness and cognitive function. Apart from this, fasting also increases metabolism and improves sleep. You will get these benefits of fasting even if you do it in the right way. Let's know what to do to fast in the right way.

Stay hydrated

If you are fasting for nine days, keep drinking lukewarm water at intervals throughout the day. Apart from plain water, you can drink coconut water , fresh fruit juice and hydrate yourself with buttermilk to detoxify the body. You can also drink calorie-free drinks like herbal tea, lemonade and black coffee.

Choose Healthy Foods

Onion, garlic and non-vegetarian food should be strictly avoided during this period. Also, avoid citrus fruits and include water-rich vegetables like cucumber, spinach, celery in the diet. Also, opt for steaming, boiling or roasting food instead of frying it. Use rock salt instead of normal salt as it helps in digestion.

The right way to break the fast

First of all drink water. To break the fast, it is advisable to drink drinks like watermelon juice, buttermilk or coconut water. Apart from this, you can also eat banana, apple or papaya. Also include nutrient-rich foods in your diet.

To avoid indigestion and bloating, you can drink lentil soup. Avoid eating fat free, sugary and high fiber foods. Also avoid deep fried foods, carbs, butter, cheese, etc. Apart from this, stay away from whole nuts, seeds and raw vegetables, as they contain more fiber, which can put pressure on the digestive system.