New Delhi. The festival of Navratri is going on. People keep fast for nine days of Navratri. Consumption of many things is prohibited during fasting. People eat fruits during fasting. Daily food items including salt, pulses, rice are not consumed during Navratri fasting. Due to this, many times people start becoming weak and lethargic during fasting.
Although fasting has been considered beneficial in Hindu religion and medical science has also proved the many benefits of fasting for the body, but a little carelessness during fasting can be harmful for health. To keep your body healthy, hydrated and energetic during fasting, pay special attention to some things while eating fruits. To remain energetic during fasting, know about the things that should be included in the diet of a fruit-eater.
Ways to stay energetic during fasting
Milk
To remain healthy and energetic during Navratri fasting, it is important that you consume liquid. Milk or milk products are consumed during Navratri fast. In such a situation, drink a glass of milk daily. If you want, you can also consume Rabri made from milk, Doodh Makhana kheer etc. Milk provides abundant amount of protein to the body, which does not allow you to feel weak even without food for nine days of Navratri.
Fruit
Consumption of fruits is beneficial for health. You can consume fruits like banana, apple, guava, cucumber, orange etc. Eat fruits every morning or evening. If you want, you can make fresh fruit juice and consume it. You can also include shakes in your Navratri diet. This makes the stomach feel full and one can remain energetic throughout the day.
Ways to stay energetic during fasting
dry mawa
Mawa is beneficial for health. You can make mawa pudding or kheer and consume it. Consuming makhana, cashew nuts, almonds or walnuts etc. provides complete nutrition to the body. Peanuts can also be eaten during fasting. You can eat peanuts and makhana fried in ghee for breakfast. If you want, add rock salt to it. However, even if you do not eat any kind of salt, you can consume mawa without salt.
dishes made from buckwheat flour
Some vegetables are eaten during the fast. Like you can consume potatoes. Kachoris, pakodas etc. made from a mixture of buckwheat or water chestnut flour and potatoes can be consumed in ghee. You can also drink boiled potatoes by frying them or making potato soup.
Drink water to stay hydrated during fasting
Fasting on an empty stomach can cause dehydration. Therefore, it is important to provide adequate amount of water to the body. To keep the body hydrated during fasting, drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day.
Note- The information and suggestions given above are for general information and we do not claim to verify its truthfulness and accuracy. If you have any questions or problems, definitely seek expert advice.