Navarathri dieting tips to shed kilos in 9 days
Posted on: 15/Oct/2018 4:28:03 PM
Wow, that’s Navarathri time! It’s the period of a year a lot of us wait for! This indicates a range of many festivals. On these days, there are many people who go on fasting where non-vegetarian foods, alcohol or grains or pulses or even regular salt are not allowed.
Well, though fasting is done for traditional and auspicious reasons, its benefits don’t end with it! You have a lot of health benefits associated with fasting the first of which is its detox effect. So, with the ‘right’ kind of Navarathri fasting, you can shed a lot of kilos – yeah!
Furthermore, you can enhance your brain power and mental health by eating what’s right in the right proportion. Go on and check out these fantastic four tips on Navarathri dieting that can help you lose significant kilos in just 9 days!
Strictly homemade foods
Food industry is growing on and on, and home-delivery has become too common! There are a lot of food varieties available in hotels and restaurants that you can absolutely enjoy right at the comfort of your sofa’s cushion! Hey, that’s definitely tempting, but STAY AWAY. Chips, mixtures, chat items, snacks and there are a lot you should strictly say bye to. They contain a lot of salt, hydrogenated oil and artificial sweeteners that simply adds up to your weight. So, always have home cooked foods and nothing else.
Intake of more fresh fruits
You will enjoy a lot of nutrients and fiber content with fresh fruits. And they can keep your tummy full for longer period. And for those who are lazy, it’s an added advantage that you need not cook them in any way! Simply munch on them. All the fasting foods that are fruits are absolutely healthy with a lot of antioxidants and minerals and nutrients and vitamins. Go, grab your favorite fruit now!
Drink a lot of water
No matter whether you are fasting or not, you ought to keep your body well hydrated. Sip on a glass of lukewarm water every morning. Rather than seeking processed foods during your in-between hunger pangs, instead of processed foods, have liquid intake like buttermilk or fruit juice or coconut water or anything of that kind. You can feel satiated and burn more fat by drinking more liquids.
No chips or processed foods
There are a lot of fast foods available in the market – say no to all of them as they contain too high level of sodium and unhealthy fats that ultimately increase your weight and do no good. Your blood sugar will also increase and decrease and will keep fluctuating as you consume processed foods such as Poori or pakoda or bajji. Say no to all of them!
