{"id":60105,"date":"2021-10-08T14:36:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T09:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=60105"},"modified":"2024-08-27T14:32:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T09:02:17","slug":"5-tips-to-make-your-navratri-vrat-healthy-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2021\/10\/08\/5-tips-to-make-your-navratri-vrat-healthy-again\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips To Make Your Navratri Vrat Healthy Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The nine days of Navratri have begun. During this time, many people <strong>observe a fast<\/strong>. This includes a drastic change to the diet. When not done right, then this 9-day fast can do more damage to your body than you might expect. Read on to find out some common mistakes people make while following the Navratri Vrat and 5 tips to help you stay healthy during Navratri 2021.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you should know: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Common-myths-about-the-Navratri-Vrat\">Common myths about Navratri Vrat food<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-tips-to-have-a-Healthy-Navratri-Vrat\">5 tips to have a Healthy Navratri Vrat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong id=\"Common-myths-about-the-Navratri-Vrat\">Common myths about the Navratri Vrat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The idea of fasting during Navratri is to remove the toxins from your body. That\u2019s why it is important that you eat healthy during this time. Here are two mistakes you should avoid while fasting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eating fried foods <\/strong>\u2013 Many people assume that eating fried foods or <strong>sugary foods<\/strong> gives you energy during the day. However, this will only make you have more hunger cravings during the day, which removes any health benefits of your fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60106 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Fried-food-for-Navratri-Vrat.jpg\" alt=\"Fried food for Navratri Vrat_activ living\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increasing your portion size <\/strong>\u2013 If you are having only one complete meal during the fasting period, then do not increase the quantity of food you eat in one meal. Instead, try to include some healthy snacks at regular intervals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong id=\"5-tips-to-have-a-Healthy-Navratri-Vrat\">5 tips to have a Healthy Navratri Vrat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now that you know what common mistakes to avoid while fasting, you can focus on tips that will help you fast the right way this Navratri.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Stay hydrated<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63799 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Stay-hydrated-during-the-Navratri-Vrat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keep drinking fluids at regular intervals. This can include fruit juices, smoothies, and of course water. This is important not just because you are fasting but also because the heat during October can be quite harsh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Eat light<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you cut down on fried foods, you can start looking for recipes that are lighter options with the same ingredients. For example, instead of making puris with <em>kuttu ka atta<\/em>, you can try making <strong><em>kuttu<\/em><\/strong><strong> dosa<\/strong>. Remember, light foods are usually foods that have less salt and oil.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Avoid starchy foods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60108 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Starchy-products-to-avoid-during-Navratri-Vrat.jpg\" alt=\"Starchy products to avoid during Navratri Vrat_activ living\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While fasting, starchy foods like potatoes and <em>sabudana<\/em> are good within a limit. However, they shouldn\u2019t be your staple diet since this can also be a source of excess sugar. Instead, you can try replacing potatoes with other vegetables like pumpkin or bottle gourd (<em>lauki<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Include more fibre in your diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fruits are a rich source of fibre and can be a healthy snack you can eat during the day. In fact, you should consider eating fruits more than drinking fruit juices because they are richer sources. Of fire. This can help stabilise your blood sugar level during the day without feeling hungry too often.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Take adequate rest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ensure that you get at least 8 hours of sleep daily. Allow your body time to detox while you are fasting. Otherwise, you might get headaches and feel a lack of energy.<\/p>\n<p>Remember fasting might not be a healthy option for everyone. Here\u2019s a list of <strong>health conditions<\/strong> that might need you to avoid fasting. 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