5 Things to keep in mind if you are fasting this Navratri..!

The most colorful festival is here and we all couldn’t stop ourselves from celebrating it after the two years of covid dry spell. And when we talk about Navratri it is incomplete without fasting. There are so many people who keep a 9-day fast in this Navtarti time. And sometimes it can get difficult for your health. But Shradhha se uper kuchh nahi. Hence, we need to keep a few things in mind to make this fasting experience happy and divine.

Here are the 5 things you should keep in mind if you are fasting this Navratri:

1. Keep yourself hydrated: I know some people do not even take water the entire day and after suryast they take their first sip, but if you aren’t doing a Kadak Upvas, make sure that you keep yourself hydrated. Drink lots of fluids, fresh fruit juices, coconut water, nimbu pani can be your go-to options. They are healthy and they will keep you hydrated for a longer time.

 

 

 

2. Eat every two hours: I know this may seem like we are ruining the entire purpose of the fast. However, I feel If you want to avoid acidity and perform all the rituals with good energy, you need that fuel in your body. Hence have small portions every two hours. You can eat a handful of dry fruits, one small portion of fruits, Liquid and fluids, chhas, or Dahi with Pomegranate, you can have these multiple options. Make sure you don’t go against what your body asks for.

 

3. Stay away from Oily food: I know it is difficult. Especially when you are fasting in Navratri. Fried food is a part of our culture and Fried chips, papads are our go-to snacks when it comes to fasting. However, fasting food is acidic, so if you add ghee fried or oil fried food into it, the acidic content will increase, which will convert into Acidity, Indigestion, Vomits, and whatnot. So try to eat healthy fasting food as much as you can.

 

 

4. Increase your fruit intake: Fruits are a superfood. Make sure you have more fruit content in your everyday diet when you are fasting. They will give you well-required energy and keep you full for a long time. A variety of fruits are part of our food culture and India is blessed to have so many fruit varieties in different part of the country. Make sure you include as much as you can.

5. Stick to your culture and roots: When it comes to fasting for Navratri, sticking to your roots and your culture is very much important. Following foreign diet trends won’t work here. So think about which fasting foods were a major part of your Navratri festival while growing up. Your body is habitual of digesting these food items. Stick to locally grown food items like sweet potatoes and local fruits. Your culture gives you the best nutritious food. So make sure you stick to those food items.

These were common and simple tips that one can follow, however, we many times miss out on the most common and simple thing. So If you are fasting with all your devotion, make sure your health should not become a hazard in between your faith and devotion. Enjoy Navratri to the fullest.