Every festival is celebrated with pomp in the country of India. Many people also keep fast during the festival. The body needs energy during fasting. In such a situation, you should include such things in your diet, which work to give full energy in small amounts. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some such foods which should be included in the diet.

Dry fruits
Loaded with vitamins and minerals, dry fruits are one of the best food options to boost your immunity. You can eat walnuts, almonds, dates, pistachios, and raisins while fasting. They are also a storehouse of energy. Vitamin E is found in nuts which helps in fighting bacteria and thus also strengthens our immunity.

Banana
Apart from vitamins, minerals, and fiber, bananas are rich in potassium, carbohydrate, starch, healthy fat, and magnesium, if 1-2 bananas are eaten, energy will remain throughout the day and there will be no hunger. Along with this, it will keep control from BP to cholesterol. Just avoid eating bananas in sugar.

Fox Nut
If you need something as a snack that can be eaten four times a day, then Makhana would be the best. It is a very light snack and according to research, it can help in correcting the blood sugar level. Makhana is rich in nutrients and at the same time, it also contains carbs which give energy. Makhana contains a large amount of magnesium, calcium, and iron which can give you energy. Makhanas can give you energy, but you have to take some filling meals along with them. For example, eat peanuts along with Makhana so that the stomach remains a little full.

Sago
Sago is considered a good source of fiber. On the other hand, sago is easily digested along with being glutton free. Apart from this, the consumption of sago can prove to be very helpful in controlling blood pressure. In such a situation, you can maintain your energy level by making sago khichdi a part of your diet during the fast.

Water chestnut flour
Water chestnut has also been described as a treasure of virtues in Ayurveda. Pudis and halwa made of water chestnut flour are eaten a lot during the fast. Many nutritious elements are found in this vegetable. It is rich in vitamins A, B, and C. It is also rich in the properties of mineral salts and carbohydrates.

Blueberry
Blueberry is rich in antioxidants. Apart from this, water is also present in good quantity in it. If you want to remain energetic during the fast, then include blueberries in your diet. This will make you feel very good. Also, you will stay away from many physical problems.

Rajgira
People who need protein in their diet should consume Rajgira. Although Rajgira comes out of a kind of flower, it has been kept in the category of cereals due to recent research. It is called a super-grain which is rich in carbs and fiber. There are 46 grams of carbs and 5 grams of fiber in 1 cup of Rajgira. Along with this, it contains minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, folate, and selenium. Along with this, it is gluten-free which gives energy but does not allow weight gain.

Apple
Eat an apple in the current. By consuming an apple, your body will get plenty of fiber. Along with this, carbohydrates are also present in it, due to which the body remains energetic. If you are fasting for 9 days then definitely eat an apple during Navratri.