The festival of Navratri is about to start and we can now feel the Garba and dandiya vibes. But with it, also comes the fasting period for nine days of Sharad Navratri.
If you want to save your energy for the Garba and dandiya sessions while you sail through the fasting period.
Here are fasting tips to follow that will also help you shed those extra kilos in a healthy way
Avoid eating fried meals between long gaps
Avoid eating roasted makhanas and namkeens or dry fruits for snacks. Fried items in long gaps can lead to acidity and also hinders metabolism.
Keep your fasting period short
Fasting for a long or extended period of time can lead to slowing down of the metabolism. It is advised to not to fast more than eight hours. Restricted fasting won’t hinder the calorie-burning power of the body and might help you increase the burning of kilos.
Do not overeat
Usually, people tend to eat heavy meals after a full day of food restriction. But the feasting meal can leave you with bloating and lousiness. Control on the amount of food is mandatory on the fasting days too.
Drink excess of water
It is very important to be hydrated all day long, especially when you are fasting. Long hours of fasting can lead to dehydration which can turn you dizzy. It is advised to drink at least ten glasses of water when you are fasting.
Low-intensity workout or meditation
Low-intensity workouts, walking, yoga, stretching or meditation can help you with energy all day long.
Add more fruits to your meal
It is important for the body to add fruits to your meal when you are fasting as it helps to boost the metabolism of the body.
Skip Sabudana Khichdi
No matter how difficult it might seem but skipping the sabudana khichdi can help as it is loaded with carbs and can be heavy to digest. You can replace it with paneer as it is will up with protein and calcium.
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