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News Topical, Digital Desk : The festival of Navratri is special in many ways. During this time, the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. People also observe fasts to receive the blessings of the Mother Goddess. This year, the festival began on September 22nd and will conclude with Dussehra on October 2nd.
During this time, people visit temples to seek the blessings of the Mother Goddess and also observe fasts. Fasting for nine days can be challenging at times, especially if you're working. In this article, we'll share some tips to help you maintain a balance between your work and your fast. Let's explore some of these tips:
During the nine-day fast, people often eat fruits. Meanwhile, some eat only one meal. This doesn't provide the body with nutrition and increases the amount of calories, fat, and sugar. When we overeat due to prolonged hunger, we tend to gain weight. Therefore, while fasting during Navratri, keep these things in mind to take care of your health.
Keep drinking water
It's crucial to stay hydrated during a fast. Therefore, make sure to drink plenty of water to replenish dehydration. In addition to water, you can also drink lemonade , lemonade, or coconut water. You can also drink fruit juice if you prefer. This will provide your body with fiber, which is essential for digesting food. It will also provide you with essential vitamins and minerals.
Include fruits and vegetables in your diet
Be sure to include fruits and vegetables in your diet during the fast. Salads rich in fruits and vegetables will help keep you healthy. For this, you can eat fruits like apples, pomegranates, papayas, and bananas during the fast. You can also include cucumbers, tomatoes, beets, coriander leaves , and sweet potatoes in your diet.
Avoid eating a lot
Often, after a long day of not eating anything, people overeat because they are feeling hungry. However, eating too much at once can be harmful. It harms your health and can even lead to weight gain. Therefore, instead of eating a lot at once, it is better to eat small meals three or four times a day.
Give rest to the body
Dietary changes often occur during fasting, which affects the mind and body. Therefore, give your body and mind some rest during the fast. Go to bed early after work and get plenty of sleep. Also, avoid putting too much pressure on your mind and body at work.
Keep these things in mind
Instead of drinking high-fat milk, try double-toned milk. It has less fat and is rich in nutrients. Similarly, you can include low-fat yogurt, lassi, and buttermilk in your diet.
For fruit diet, you can eat potato, tapioca khichdi, or tikkis made with less oil or ghee. Additionally, using gourd instead of potatoes for vegetable dishes will be more beneficial. Remember to eat only home-cooked food during the fast.
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