Keep some things in mind during Navratri and protect yourself from overeating
This year the festival of Navratri has started from 3 October 2024. In these 9 days, different forms of Goddess Mother are worshiped. Devotees keep fast according to their ability and wish. During the 9-day fast, people do not consume salt and grains. But some people are fond of eating, they eat fried food and sweets when they feel hungry during the fast and become victims of overeating. This increases weight and also spoils the digestive system.
According to Hindu Sanskrit, Navratri is of great importance in India.In these nine days, the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped and fasted with great devotion. During Navratri, the body and mind have to be purified through fasting. The main purpose of fasting during Navratri is to give rest to the body and control oneself.
When any person fasts, his body gets used to working on fewer calories, this also gives relief to the digestive system for some time. But many people feel hungry all the time and they become a victim of overeating. This not only does not fulfill the purpose of their fast but also increases their weight.
During the fast, many people consume fried foods, which leads to weight gain. And overeating also causes mental imbalance. Due to which problems like laziness, fatigue etc. start appearing. One should try to avoid overeating during the days of Navratri, for which use some tips and tricks.
How to avoid overeating
To keep the stomach full for a long time, we should eat fiber-rich food like fruits, yogurt, coconut water, vegetables etc. The result of which will be that you will not feel hungry again and again and you will not fall prey to overeating. If you eat too much during the fast, you will not feel hungry instead of eating in small portions and you will also avoid overeating, which will also keep your digestive system healthy and your body will also keep getting nutrients.
Avoid eating fried foods
Avoid eating fried, roasted or spicy food during Navratri fasting, it is better to eat boiled food instead of oily food during the nine days of Navratri fasting. Eating boiled food during fasting also strengthens the digestive system as light food is easy to digest.
Drink healthy beverages during fasting
When we fast, we should consume more fluids to get the necessary energy. Consuming coconut water, lemonade, buttermilk etc. instead of food during fasting provides relief from water deficiency in the body. By drinking liquids, our body remains hydrated and hunger is also controlled. By consuming more amount of liquids, toxins are removed from our body and the body gets detoxified.
Eat protein rich food
While eating during Navratri, eat food rich in fiber or protein. Due to which you do not feel hungry and also avoid overeating. During Navratri fast, food items like buckwheat or water chestnut flour and curd, cheese are consumed.
Eat only when you feel hungry
Before eating food during Navratri fast, observe your body whether you are feeling hungry or not, if you can live without eating food then you should not eat. To avoid overeating, eat food only when you feel hungry.
Conclusion
यह लेखा-जोखा केवल सामान्य जानकारी के आधार पर किया जाता है। इसलिए, किसी भी बीमारी की स्थिति में अपने डॉक्टर से परामर्श करें और दवा या उपचार के दौरान अपने आहार की योजना बनाएं।
