KarwaChauth has great importance for Indian women. Now only a few days are left for the festival. Women have started preparations. Women observe Nirjala fast for the long life of their husbands. This fast lasts for about 18 to 20 hours. In such a situation, you should include such foods in Sargi which will keep you energetic throughout the day and prevent you from getting dehydrated. Let us know from experts what things should be included in Sargi thali. Dietitian Priyanka Jaiswal is giving information about this
Include these healthy foods in the Sargi plate
Kheer/Oats
In Sargi, women can include milk kheer or vermicelli instead of sweets. This will keep your stomach full throughout the day. Apart from this, eating oats cooked in milk will keep your stomach full for a long time and you will also get protein.
Fruit
You must eat fruits in Sargi because they contain vitamins, minerals and fibre in abundance. Consuming fruits will make you feel energetic throughout the day. You will not feel thirsty. By eating fruits you do not feel heaviness and you can avoid the problem of acidity. You can include bananas, papaya, kiwi oranges.
Fresh Fruit Juices and Coconut Water
In Sargi, you should include fresh fruit juice;lassi, buttermilk, and coconut water so that you do not have the problem of dehydration. When there is a sufficient amount of water in the body, there are fewer chances of feeling hungry. Experts say that coconut water helps in reducing the body weight. Helps in maintaining the balance of electrolytes, which does not cause problems like dizziness, or fainting.
Salad
Be sure to eat cucumber salad in Sargi, because it maintains water balance in the body. By consuming it, the body gets adequate amount of both water and energy.
Dry Fruits
It is very important to include dry fruits in Sargi because dry fruits contain a lot of fibre which when eaten keeps the stomach full for a long time and now one can remain energetic throughout the day. You can include pistachios, almonds, walnuts, and cashews.
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