So you are all ready with your designer sari/ lehenga, jewellery; have send out invites to all your married friends for the puja and have even zeroed in on the menu. But did you know that fasts over this festive season (navratri, karva chauth) could take a toll on your health? Here are some health tips to remember so that you are not left feeling weak and depleted of energy. According to nutritionist Naini Setalvad, “One should choose the type of fast that suits their body best.” The most common fasts are • Surviving on water. • Eating only fruits and vegetables. • Eating only one meal a day. • Giving up non-vegetarian food. • Eating on alternate days. Here are some fasting don’ts • Don’t overdo it, once a week is more than enough. • Don’t overeat the next day • Don’t exercise except for an easy walk • Don’t add sugar to any fresh juices you drink • Don’t fast if you are on any sort of medication or are anemic. Here are few tips to eat right, so that you do not feel listless throughout the day and can enjoy the celebrations of Karwa Chauth with your loved ones. • Tip 1: Prefer to take light breakfast such as fresh fruits/dry fruits. It helps to keep you sustained longer. • Tip 2: Eating curd, cottage cheese and drinking lukewarm water is a very good option. • Tip 3: Avoid sweets and sugary foods in the morning. • Tip 4: Choose type of fast as per your comfort like eating only fruits or surviving on water etc. • Tip 5: Avoid fasting during pregnancy. Just do Pooja in the evening, as your first duty is your child. • Tip 6: Spend time with your friends and family to keep yourself occupied and relax. • Tip 7: To avoid any type of dehydration take 2-4 glasses of liquid (juice) before you sleep. • Tip 8: Eat less and stay away from spicy oily food, when you break the fast at night. • Tip 9: Do not take tea or coffee instantly after breaking your fast. • Tip 10: Do not fast in case you are anemic or on any sort of medication. • Happy fasting this Karwa Chauth….!!!
Posted on: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:35:37 +0000
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