This #navratri season is upon us.There are so many do's and don'ts that you must keep in mind during #fasting but you have to make sure your health is not compromised.
Here are few tips that will help you go right this #navratri
👉🏻 Maintain hydration - when you fast make sure you keep yourself well hydrated so that your body works well. Choose liquids like #coconutwater , #buttermilk , #lemonwater , #vegetablesoup . Avoid drinking too much #tea or #coffee as it may only leave you #dehydrated and increase thirst.
👉🏻 Choose right options - Fasting does not mean you would have to starve and deprive yourself of #essentialnutrients . It is very important to follow a balanced diet. While your options are limited, there are a lot of healthier options that you still haven't experimented with. You can opt for options like #rajgira , water #chestnutflour , #sweetpotato , #curds , #arbi , #makhanas , #pumpkin , #fruits . You can cook food in desi ghee without fear in moderation. Use white #rocksalt for these #auspicious days.
👉🏻 Cook correct go light - It is also important the way you cook your fast meals. Choose #healthy way of cooking like roasting, #steaming , #boiling or grilling. Avoid deep fried #puris or koftas! When you break your fast in the evening or at night, have a light meal. Avoid heavy meals as that not only makes it difficult for the system to digest but also undo the cleansing process and positive effects of fasting. Eat small quantities of easily #digestible food.
👉🏻 Choose natural avoid processed - There is no restriction on sugar. However, too much of anything is not good for your health. #Refinedsugar especially, is said to have no #nutritivevalue and only gets stored in your system as empty #calories . You can switch to jaggery or honey to satisfy your sweet cravings. Adding #fruits can be best natural sweet options with #vitamin punch. Avoid chips, fries, and all other foods that are loaded with unhealthy #fats or excess #sodium .
*if you are #diabetic , #pregnant , #lactating person avoid fasting.
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