In Hinduism, every day is known for some or other fasting. Keeping fast or fasting is not only related to worship, religion, or culture, but it also has many health benefits and science also accepts this. Although everyone has their definition of fasting. Some take fruits during the fast and some remain hungry. Today, in this episode, we are going to give you information about the benefits of fasting, knowing that you will also start fasting. Seeing these benefits, it can be said that Navratri fasting is a confluence of faith and health. Let us know about these benefits…
Blood sugar remains controlled
Fasting can be beneficial for people who are at risk of diabetes because fasting helps in better blood sugar control. Not only this, if patients with type 2 diabetes keep intermittent fasting for a short time, then their blood sugar level also decreases significantly. Along with fasting, insulin resistance decreases, and sensitivity to insulin increases in the body, which makes it easier for the glucose present in the blood to reach the cells.
Toxins come out of the body
Today's lifestyle has also affected our food habits. Most of us often eat outside food or greasy food throughout the day but do not make any effort to digest it. In such a situation, fat and toxic elements get accumulated in the body. It is very important to remove them from the body. Fasting once a week works to detoxify your body. Due to the release of toxic elements from the body, there is relief from all the problems of the skin.
Reduce obesity
The biggest advantage of fasting is that your increased weight starts decreasing. When you fast continuously, during this time according to your rule of eating less, body fat does not get formed and the existing fat also starts decreasing. In such a fast, you can replace any solid product with a liquid product in your diet.
Lower cholesterol
According to PubMed Central, intermittent fasting may aid in weight loss. This can also reduce the risk of cholesterol. A research paper states that fasting after a gap of one day can reduce cholesterol. This can lead to triglycerides, a type of fat, and poor cholesterol control.
Immunity is better
Fasting also improves your immune system ie the ability to fight diseases because it reduces the damage caused by free radicals present in the body, and reduces the problem of any kind of inflammation and irritation in the body. Now if your immunity is strong then it is obvious that you will not fall ill.
Better digestive system
Our digestive system starts getting messed up by eating outside food or very greasy food. Fasting gives rest to the digestive system and the body starts healing itself. Fasting for one day gives a lot of relief from all the problems related to the stomach.
Beneficial for mental health
Fasting affects not only physical health but also mental and emotional health. This can improve concentration. Also, focusing can help. Not only this but fasting is also known to remove problems like anxiety-stress and insomnia. Fasting can help a person remain emotionally calm and feel happier.
Improve metabolism
Another advantage of fasting or fasting is that it speeds up your metabolism. When your metabolism slows down, then the signs of aging start appearing in your body. In such a situation, the faster your metabolism will work, the better your body will remain young. When your immunity will be strong, there will be no diseases, you will eat less, then there will not be much load on the digestive system, then all these things together will increase your age.
