Navratri 2023: 10 Do’s And Don’ts For Those Fasting For 9 Days
By Shreya Goswami
October 11, 2023
Keeping a fast for nine days of Navratri 2023 is a good idea, but a few simple mistakes can turn this sattvik vrat into one that won’t benefit your health at all. Here are some tips to remember.
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Drink Plenty Of Water
Following a sattvik diet means that your body will want to get rid of toxins, and drinking water can help with that.
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Have Dry Fruits
Including soaked nuts, dry fruits and seeds will ensure that you get plenty of nutrition while sticking to the fast rules.
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Rely On Fresh Fruits
Fresh fruits can be both hydrating and nutrient-dense, so consume 2-3 varieties of it during the 9-day fasting period.
Take A Light Meal
If you are eating one meal a day, make sure it is light and not laden with spicy, deep-fried or sweet dishes.
Avoid Deep-Fried Food
Even when made with sattvik ingredients like buckwheat and sabudana, avoid deep-fried foods during Navratri 2023.
Meal Timing Matters
If you are eating one meal a day during Navratri 2023, ensure that it’s for lunch so that you have sustained energy.
Don’t Juice Up
Fresh fruit juices are loaded with natural but concentrated sugar which can cause sudden glucose spikes and crashes.
Handle Sabudana With Care
For those with blood sugar issues, sabudana needs to be combined with other ingredients and never eaten by itself.
Protein Matters
Make sure you drink a cup or two of milk daily and also get some paneer and millet-based proteins.
Explore Millet Meals
Navratri 2023 is the perfect opportunity to explore India’s nutritious and sattvik millets with vrat recipes.
