10/18/2026
Are you fasting as well? But what does your fats lol like?
Are you really doing a detox or are you eating more food in the name of fasting?
Fried foods/ fried namkeens/ sugar loaded fasting laddoos and the list goes on and on.
We have forgotten why these fasts were kept in the first place?
đ¸ Navratri fasting was never meant to be about starving yourself!
But why does Navratri come twice a year, around MarchâApril and SeptemberâOctober?
⨠1. Seasonal transitions: Chaitra and Sharad Navratri fall around seasonal changes. Traditionally, these periods are associated with mindful eating and spiritual discipline.
⨠2. Give your body nourishment, not starvation: Your liver and kidneys naturally detoxify your body. You donât need extreme fasting or detox diets!
⨠3. What should you eat while fasting?
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Kuttu or rajgira roti with curd
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Samak rice with vegetables
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Paneer or other permitted protein sources
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Fruits, nuts and seeds
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Plenty of water
â¨4. Do better next Navratri:
⢠Donât rely only on fried sabudana and potatoes.
⢠Include protein and fibre wherever possible.
⢠Stay hydrated and avoid extreme calorie restriction.
â¤ď¸ Remember: Fasting should nourish your faith without compromising your health. Tradition and science can go hand in hand!
Save this for your next Navratri! đđť