17/10/2020
Most Awaited Festival “Navratri “
🙏The most awaited festival of the year, Navratri is here. Apart from worshipping the Goddess, many people observe fast on these nine auspicious days. The nine-day fasting does not only have religious purpose but scientific backing too.
The food is “restricted” as a method of disciplining the senses. Nutritionally, it empowers the women with nutrients that make them not just physically stronger but helps bring about a balance at the hormonal level too. This is because of the diversity of foods that are traditionally eaten during this time.
If taken properly, the Navratri diet helps cleanses the body and prepares it for the seasonal changes. Here’s a quick guide on how to stay away from acidity, indigestion, lack of energy and drowsiness during your fasting.
🔺Don’t plan your day without water. Keep yourself hydrated with fluids like coconut water, buttermilk, green tea, lemon water other than just plain water.
🔺The whole idea of Navratri diet is, in fact, a good detox routine, only if you follow it right and don’t be too lenient with what you gorge on.
🔺Rock salt (sendha namak), the only salt one can use during Navratri, is not just beneficial for your blood pressure but also helps in absorption of minerals better than common salt. Hence, the quantity should be appropriate.
🔺Opt for roasted, boiled and baked meals to help you balance the effect of fried snacks you plan to eat.
🔺Considering the fact that kuttu flour is a combination of carbohydrates and proteins, having kuttu flour during this time is a good idea.
🔺If and when you want to eat ‘namkeens’ specially made for fasts, console yourself and guzzle up fruits or roasted nuts as your mid-day munchies.
🔺While your lunch could be a heavy one, the dinner should be kept light. Going for a green tea post-dinner will give you the required brownie point.
🙏Happy Navratri 🙏
Stay healthy.....
Stay fit.....
With Dt Gitanjali 👩🏻⚕️
