Do you feel weak after eating sago during fasting? Change your fruit diet with these 3 superfoods, you will get plenty of energy throughout the day. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Keeping fast during the holy days of Chaitra Navratri 2026 is a symbol of reverence, but it is often seen that during the fast, people spend the most Sabudana Let’s consume. Although sago is a good source of energy, it is severely lacking in protein and fiber. This is the reason why one starts feeling heaviness and fatigue in the body after some time of eating it. According to health experts, relying only on sago can slow down the metabolism. If you want to keep yourself active and fit this Navratri, replace sago with these 3 powerful ‘superfoods’.

1. Buckwheat: Powerhouse of protein and fiber

Buckwheat flour is the best alternative to sago. Not only is it gluten-free, but it contains plenty of magnesium and fiber.

Benefit: Buckwheat is digested slowly, due to which the blood sugar level does not increase suddenly and you do not feel hungry for a long time. It gives warmth and strength to the body.

How to eat: Instead of frying its puri, you can make buckwheat dosa or cheela, which is prepared with less oil and remains healthy.

2. Makhana: Low-calorie and rich in calcium (Fox Nuts)

Makhana is a snack that helps in weight loss and strengthening bones. Makhana chaat or kheer is a lighter option than sabudana khichdi.

Benefit: Makhana is rich in anti-oxidants, which reduce stress and are also considered good for the kidneys. It contains less sodium and more potassium, which keeps BP under control.

How to eat: Fry the makhanas in light ghee with rock salt and black pepper. It is a perfect and healthy snack with tea.

3. Rajgira (Amaranth): Boon for bones (Amaranth)

Rajgira or Ramdana is a grain which is considered ‘immortal’. It contains more calcium than milk and an amino acid called lysine in abundance.

Benefit: It removes muscle fatigue that occurs during fasting. The iron present in it is very beneficial for people suffering from anemia (blood deficiency).

How to eat: Rajgira laddus, its chikki or pudding made from its flour can be eaten. You can also soak its grains in milk and use it as ‘cereal’.

3 ‘Golden Rules’ to maintain energy

Hydration: Don’t rely only on tea or coffee. Increase the intake of coconut water, buttermilk and lemon water so that the balance of electrolytes is maintained in the body.

Fruit Combination: Along with starchy items like sago, always eat fiber rich fruits like papaya, apple or pomegranate.

Power of dry fruits: Soak almonds and walnuts overnight and eat them in the morning, they are an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids which keep the mind sharp and the body energetic.