As Navratras are about to begin, people all around the country are gearing up to observe fast and worship the Goddess. While it is a celebration time for most parts of India, coronavirus scare is also at its peak hence It is advisable for people to celebrate this colorful festival by staying at home. During this dark time, keeping good immunity should be everyone's priority. The first step to fight coronavirus is to maintain a good immune system. If you are also looking forward to keep fast during the nine Navratri days, here are a few ways which can help maintain good immune health and make you stay protected.
Fast according to your health
Some people can observe fast very easily by consuming liquids only, while some people are unable to observe the fast even after eating the whole time. Fast only if your health allows you to do
Eat in short intervals
Never let your body go without food for a longer period of time. During Navratri fast, you should take care of your body by eating something in short intervals. Keep consuming small nutritious meals like a fruit or nuts or coconut water. if you like to drink juice, consume fresh juice rather than packaged juices.
Stay hydrated
Do not let your body dehydrate. Consume plenty of fluids or else you may feel dizzy. Take lukewarm milk, lassi, coconut water, curd or fruit every three to four hours so that you don't starve for a long time and still observe your fast.
Eat less potatoes dishes
For many, fast is synonymous with consuming potatoes in every dish. Instead of eating potatoes, eat more spinach, tomatoes, pumpkin, gourd and other seasonal vegetables that are allowed in the fast. If you want to eat potato then roast it instead of frying or boiling and eat it with curd.
Eat fibre rich foods
Fibre-rich foods take longer to digest, meaning, they keep you full longer. This is especially handy when you’re fasting because not only does it prevent you from over-eating, but also aids your digestion. Eat a lot fruits such as such as apple, banana, pear, and orange since they are an excellent source of fibre as well as antioxidants. Good fasting-friendly fibrous foods include Rajgir, samak ka atta, singhara, cauliflower, colocasia (arbi), and pumpkin.
TAKE YOUR CALL:
During Navratri, while some people observe fast by consuming just liquid, others do so by consuming just fruits. However, at this time, it is important to have a balanced meal and maintain good immunity to fight coronavirus. So don't just keep the fasts at the stake of your health. And even if you are planning to keep them keep these tips in mind to keep your immunity boosted.
