People fast during Sharadiya Navratri. The duration of fasting can be two days, while in some places fasting is also observed for the entire nine days. It is not easy to fast by eating fruits for nine days without consuming grains. Staying hungry can have many health disadvantages, while not consuming the right kind of foods during fasting can also hurt the body.
For the elderly and women, it becomes more necessary to take some special precautions during fasting. Pregnant women should consult their doctor before fasting and take special care of their diet during fasting.
Millets i.e. coarse grains are very beneficial for health. Some millets can be consumed during fasting. Consulting homeopath and nutritionist Dr. Deepali Athavale has talked about the ways and benefits of including millets in the fruit diet during fasting. In this article, let us know from the expert how millets can be made a part of your diet during fasting and what can be its health benefits.
Which millets are beneficial to consume during fasting
According to health and diet expert Dr. Deepali Athavale, the consumption of millet during Navratri fasting can be healthy. Rajgira, kuttu, and little millets i.e. bari can be consumed during fasting. Singhara can also be eaten during fasting.
Nutrients present in millet
If different millets are consumed properly during fasting, the body will get positive energy. Millets is also a good fruit food for fasting and it also provides a lot of health benefits.
Millets are rich in potassium, which does not allow blood pressure to increase. Magnesium is found in it which keeps the nerves relaxed. Millets can be a good source to keep the mind calm during fasting. It contains more iron, due to which tiredness is not felt.
It is common to have constipation due to food problems. Millets contain fiber properties which remove the problem of constipation.
Effective in supplying water to the body
Millets have a dry nature. In such a situation, those who consume millet should drink plenty of water. Drinking enough water along with millet reduces the problem of dehydration. One of the reasons for fatigue during fasting is the lack of water in the body, which can be cured by drinking millet and water.
Make fasting fruit recipes with millets.
Dr. Athavale says that fruit dosa can be made from millet during fasting. Rajgira laddus are very tasty and are also very beneficial for health. Apart from this, you can consume laddu or peda made of water chestnut flour mixed with jaggery during fasting. Khakhra of Rajgira is also one of the most popular tasty dishes.
If you have a habit of eating snacks with tea, then you can make millet biscuits and eat them. You can make khichdi, porridge of little millets. You can consume healthy food by making different tasty fruit dishes from millet during the nine days of fasting.
Millets are effective in controlling weight.
In India, potato or sago is consumed more during fasting. People also start consuming a lot of ghee. Its excessive consumption can lead to weight gain. But millets are low calorie. A little ghee is used in making its khichdi. Consumption of millet keeps the stomach full for a long time, so the complaint of weight gain can be avoided.
According to the experts, diabetic patients, people taking medicines, or pregnant women should keep fast as per the doctor's advice and a healthy diet plan.
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