19/09/2025
Navratri 2025: Fast Smart, Stay Vibrant! ✨
As a certified dietitian, I’m so excited to help you make your Navratri fast a nourishing, energizing, and spiritually uplifting experience! 🙏
Here are my 5 evidence-based tips to fast mindfully and feel your best:
1. 💧 Hydrate Consistently
Dehydration is the #1 fasting pitfall! Start your day with warm lemon water + a pinch of pink salt to kickstart digestion. Sip on 8-10 glasses of water throughout the day. Coconut water & buttermilk are amazing for a natural electrolyte boost!
2. 🌱 Choose Sattvic Foods
Embrace light, fasting-friendly staples like:
→ Buckwheat (Kuttu)
→ Samak Rice
→ Sabudana
→ Singhara Flour
Pair them with veggies like pumpkin or sweet potato for fiber and nutrients. These foods are easy on your gut and align perfectly with the cleansing spirit of Navratri.
3. ⚖️ Balance Your Macros
Don’t just eat plain carbs! Combine them in every meal with:
→ Carbs: Sabudana, Kuttu
→ Protein: Curd, Paneer, Peanuts
→ Healthy Fats: Nuts, Ghee
This powerful combo prevents energy crashes, keeps you full for longer, and supports muscle maintenance.
4. 🚫 Avoid Fried & Sugary Traps
I’m looking at you, pakoras and halwas! 🙈 Deep-fried snacks and sugary sweets cause bloating and lethargy. Instead, try roasting, steaming, or lightly sautéing your meals. Use natural sweeteners like jaggery sparingly for desserts.
5. ⏱️ Eat Small, Frequent Meals
Space out 3-4 mini meals or snacks every 2-3 hours. This is the secret to maintaining steady energy and avoiding intense hunger pangs. Think: fruits, roasted makhana, or a small kuttu cheela with curd.
👩⚕️ Pro Tip: Always listen to your body! If you feel dizzy or weak, break your fast gently with a balanced snack. Fasting should uplift you, not drain you.
Please note: If you have diabetes or any other health condition, always consult your doctor before fasting to create a safe and personalized plan.
SWIPE LEFT ➡️ for a quick visual guide to your perfect Navratri plate!