Karva chauth sargi, mehndi and bangles are the joys of karva chauth fast. Let me suggest some karva chauth recipes, how to break the fast and karve chauth sargi ideas and how to avoid headache and weakness.
Fast a healthy way on Karva Chauth
Faulty fasting can sometimes have damaging repercussions, especially your health. So let’s make this Karva Chauth a special day for you and your health as well.
Karva Chauth Sargi
Sargi should comprise of fruits like berries, bananas, oranges, pomegranate, papaya and pears. These are an excellent source of soluble fiber.
To satisfy your carbohydrate quotient, have a good portion of paneer and an oatmeal or bran roti. Oats are a very good option as these have soluble fibers, which delay emptying of the stomach, thereby making one feel fuller for a longer period. Instead of sugary milk or tea, have a refreshing drink of lemon or lemongrass. Try not to follow sweets in the mornings with oily paranthas. Oily paranthas and sweets are only going to make you feel dizzy, thirsty, & hungry sooner as they affect your insulin activity. Try having fresh fruits and dried fruits instead, like almonds, dates, and figs.
Karva Chauth Sargi Foods
A bowl of mixed fruits
1 Oat or whole wheat roti
100 grams of cottage cheese with methi or mint leaves
½ cup of Dahi/Curd
*A few minutes later
Lemon water or coconut water
Few almonds, dates or figs along with some pomegranate (Ideal for delaying the thirst & hunger pangs).
Importance of having healthy Sargi
The meal had at Sargi will help you be content for the next few hours without any discomfort. Keep yourself busy the whole day to avoid thoughts of thirst or hunger. Though, our body can function without food for up to 48 hours but may show signs of dehydration without water very soon.
Exercising or strenuous movements will only leave you more tired and drained.
Tips While Breaking The Fast:
You might be very thirsty and hungry and can over-hydrate at one time, causing strain on kidneys and the gut. Be calm and you will be able to assess your body’s needs for food and water.
Start with a glass of plain water or any flavoured waters suggested above. Your body is usually tired and blood glucose level may be low
Eat a few dry fruits, a mixture of almonds, walnuts, raisins and some seeds like sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds will give you the right pump.
Drink a glass of water again to replenish your fluids and then eat your meal. The ideal meal here can be your favorite carbs to break down easily and faster in the bloodstream, to help refill our glycogen stores.
Avoid oily food always to avoid feeling heavier and tired.
How to Break Karva Chauth Fast:
A glass of water/ refreshing lemon water or coconut water
Some nuts and seeds – ½ a fistful
A glass of water
2-3 Idlies, or plain soda or whole wheat chapati
A bowl of dal or sambhar or sprouts
A bowl of yogurt
A bowl of veggies
A piece of dark chocolate to can satisfy your sweet cravings instead of heavy sugar and oil laden mithai.
Wishing you all beautiful women a very healthy and happy Karva Chauth.
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Yes, a typical NAVRATRA THALI can pile up approximately 1200 Calories, with some FREE kilos of GUILT…!
Navratri Thali (Diet Plan) 1200 Calories For Weight Loss
Find it yourself, and I am sure that this will affect your decision to dig in your much awaited Thali, at your favorite restaurant these Navratras.
2 kuttu atta ki puris- 250 calories
½ katori samak kheer- 175 calories
2 pieces paneer kofta- 300 calories
1 serving aloo sabji- 190 calories
100 gm. sabudana namkeen- 250 calories
1 piece dessert-150 calories
Experiment with the low-calorie diet that also pleases your taste buds. Eat sensibly and don’t let your fasting ruin your diet.
Hey! I am not asking you to sacrifice all your favorite food and just start to eat only salads but with a slight modification in traditional recipe and some menu substitution, you can save a lot of calories. You can practice moderation and indulge in healthy eating. Here are a few tips:
Top 12 Ways To Eat Healthy In Navratri Fasting
It is important to eat small meals at regular intervals. This will keep your metabolism fast.
Replace fried foods with non-fried options and include more of yogurt, smoothies, lassi and fruits which not only will keep you full but maintain the optimum fluids in the body.
Instead of puri or pakodas made from Kuttu atta, try out Kuttu ki roti, replace fried aloo-chat with boiled aloo-chat and kheer with mixed-fruit curd or flavored yogurt.
If your taste buds please and time allows, make some idli and dosa from the samak ke chawal.
Limit your potato intake to about twice a week.
Replace whole milk with skimmed milk or double toned milk for desserts.
Substitute sugar in a sweet dish with natural sugars.
Keep drinking water, coconut water, lemonade (without sugar), herbal teas …as much as you can. It works as a great detox.
Eating veggies like pumpkin and ghia (bottle gourd) in different forms like soups and curries to fill you up with fewer calories.
Use rajgira flour to make chapattis instead of using kuttu ka atta. It’s lighter and low in calories.
Be fruit-friendly this Navratri. Try including fresh fruits in your diet in various forms of salads, smoothies and raitas to keep up with your nutrition, Fruits have healthy sugar fructose. Seasonal fruits boost the immunity and fiber, iron and B6 intake to supercharge your metabolism.
Instead of having namkeens and pakodas as snacks, have a handful of roasted makhanas or a handful of nuts like almonds, pistachios, walnuts or hazelnuts.
Drink low-fat milk, lassi, and yogurt, it reduces your cravings to eat junk food. Add cucumber, lauki or tomato to your yogurt to make it more filling.
So, enjoy your food and great health these Navratras. Wish you all a very Happy Navratri 2017 from the team of LiveLifeMore®
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Cold Water vs Warm Water
Cold Water
The body has to spend energy to warm up water in order to use it.
Helps to cool down the body after workout/exercise.
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Solidifies fats from food, causing the body to work harder to digest.
Warm Water
Soothes blood vessels, allows better hydration.
Helps move the fats along, reducing risks of clogged arteries and allows better digestion.
Helps to flush the kidneys and improve bowel movements.
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