Navratri Fasting: Do’s And Don’ts For Working Professionals

Here are some dos and don'ts for working professionals, as advised by Dr Chanchal Sharma, a specialist at Aasha Ayurveda Clinic:

Navratri The 9-day Hindu festival devoted to Goddess Durga is celebrated. It is common practice among many followers to fast during this period to purify their body, mind, and soul. On the other hand, managing a fast pace during your working hours can be challenging, especially for full-timers. If you are struggling with whether fasting during Navratri is worth it, this piece will take you through the same and help you keep up with your excellent health and productivity while fasting.

Do's For Working Professionals During Navratri Fast

1. Add energetic food to your diet: You should follow a high-protein diet during fasting. This will help you maintain the required energy level with fewer calories. You may also include fresh fruits, nuts, and healthy fats to fulfil your body's need for essential nutrients.
2. Prefer homemade foods: Always try to have homemade food during fast. It prevents you from eating unhygienic and unhealthy food. You may include the ingredients according to your body's needs and fast rules.
3. Make proper meal plans: Working professionals might get stressed during their fast because of their workload and schedule. Plan your meals, including a proper diet, to reduce this last-minute stress.
4. Make sure to have proper sleep: Feeling tired during a fast is normal; to avoid this, you should have adequate sleep and take a break during work to relax and rejuvenate your body and mind.
5. Maintain positivity: The Navratri fast is not about physical discipline but will help you achieve your spiritual goal. You should stay positive and keep yourself calm to be energetic all day.
6. Pay attention to your body: We all have different energy levels and mechanisms, so you should always listen to your body's needs and plan your fast accordingly.
7. Keep yourself hydrated: Due to season changes, you will likely fall sick or have a headache. To avoid these symptoms, you should keep yourself hydrated.
8. Add small meals: Plan small meals instead of larger ones to stay energetic all day. You can add foxnuts, dry fruits, etc., to your diet.

Don'ts For Working Professionals During Navratri Fast

1. Don't avoid meals: Working professionals might think they can skip a meal during a fast, but doing so can lead to fatigue, headaches, and other issues.
2. Don't consume packaged items, processed foods, spicy foods, and caffeine in a large amount.
3. Don't eat heavy meals at dinner to avoid indigestion and discomfort.
4. Don't work in excessive amounts that may drain your energy.