Navratri, the festival of devotion and worship of Goddess Durga, started on 15th October. In this, many people keep fast for a full 9 days. Many such things are also included in the fruit diet during fasting, which is also very beneficial from a health point of view. While you should eat satvik food during the fast, you should stay away from fried and spicy food. At the same time, it is also important to keep drinking water so that there is no shortage of water in the body. Here we are telling you about 3 such things, which must be eaten during Navratri fast because they have many benefits for the body. Celebrity dietitian and nutritionist RujutaDiwekar is giving information about this.
Water chestnut
Water chestnut and water chestnut flour eaten during fasting days are very beneficial for health. Especially, it is considered very good for women. Anti-oxidant properties are found in it. It is very good for skin and hair. It also contains calcium in large quantities and it removes the problems during periods. You can eat raw water chestnut, cheela or paratha made from water chestnut flour and water chestnut kadhi during the fasting days.
Buckwheat flour
Vitamin B-1 and thiamine are found in buckwheat flour. It is very good for brain health. Women who suffer from frequent headaches during PMS must eat buckwheat flour. It is rich in protein and provides energy to the body. Pakodas, cheela and kheer can be made from it.
Peanuts and Makhana
Peanuts and makhana must be consumed during the fast. This provides energy to the body. Both of these are healthy snacks and are beneficial for many health-related problems. Peanuts are rich in protein. Whereas Makhana is light and easy to digest. It also contains fibre and calcium in abundance.
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