much awaited Navratri The festival is here, during which people worship Goddess Durga and many also observe a fast. Fasting during this nine-day period is considered auspicious, but experts say it is also a great way to detox the body. but how?
,This is because during this season (Chaturmas) metabolism/agni is comparatively low, and fasting gives enough rest to your body,” wrote Ayurvedic expert Dr. Diksha Bhavsar Savalia on Instagram. She added that “Our gut needs fasting every once in a while to function optimally.”
In addition to helping one feel relaxed, rejuvenated and detoxified on a physical, emotional and spiritual level, fasting also has many physical health benefits, such as “helping to control health disorders such as: PCOObesity, high cholesterol, liver disorders, cancer, thyroid, IBS, hormonal imbalances, auto-immune disorders, skin diseases, stress and stress-induced disorders, acne, dull skin and much more,” Dr Dixha further wrote.
Agreed Dr Karishma Shah, Integrative Health Nutritionist and Holistic Life Coach, and told indianexpress.com, “Occasional fasting is always recommended as it helps your health. Digestive SystemGive your mind and body some rest.”
According to Dr. Diksa, one can do different types of fasting, such as:
* Dry fasting (no food – no water)
*water fasting*
*fruit fast*
* Fasting on liquids (herbal drinks)
*fasting from cereals*
*Sugar and salt fast*
,intermittent fasting
*Circadian Rhythm Fasting [a time-restricted feeding (TRF) in which a person eats all of their food across a span of hours in the earlier part of the day]
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However, “if you are pregnant, have health issues, or are taking medication, you should not fast because it will do more harm than good,” Dr Karishma Shah said warmly.
Experts have also listed down the foods that can be included in your fast during Navratri-
*fruit
*nuts
* Dairy (milk, curd, buttermilk)
* Rajgira / Buckwheat Roti
*Sabudana/Bajra Khichdi
*Boiled Sweet Potatoes and Potatoes
*coconut water/sugarcane juice
*homemade sweets
*Himalayan salt use*
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“Please do not consume unhealthy chips, Phalhari Chivda and fried food. It is better not to fast than eating unhealthy food, which can lead to various disorders,” said Dr Dixha.
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