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How To Manage Sugar Level During Navratri
Here are a few of the best ways to manage the sugar level as you fast during navratri. Check them out.
The countdown has already started. Navratri, the biggest festival of all times is about to begin. A festival of 9 days, when we worship the nine powerful manifestations of goddess Durga in our own way. Fasting during Navratri is considered very sacred and many of us follow it with great devotion.
Why
do
we
fast
during
Navratri?
According
to
Hindu
beliefs,
fasting
purifies
the
heart
and
soul
of
a
person.
Keeping
spiritual
benefits
aside,
fasting
is
also
good
for
the
health
as
it
detoxifies
the
body,
improves
your
digestive
system
and
controls
blood
sugar
levels.
It also eliminates gas, lightens the body, improves mental clarity, provides a clean tongue and fresh breath and preserves overall health. Most importantly, it aids in weight loss!
However, a strict fasting for 9 continuous days can bring blood sugar levels down and can cause weakness.
What
is
blood
sugar
level
and
why
is
it
so
important?
The
blood
sugar
level
or
blood
glucose
level
is
the
amount
of
glucose
(sugar)
present
in
the
blood
of
a
living
organism.
The
food
we
eat,
gets
digested
and
is
transported
to
the
blood
in
the
form
of
glucose.
Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas of our body reacts with glucose to release energy. The ideal blood sugar level is 90-130 mg/decilitre of blood. During fasting, the blood sugar level goes down which makes us drowsy and weak.
How
Do
We
Manage
The
Sugar
Level?
Here
are
a
few
tips
to
maintain
the
sugar
level
and
stay
energized
throughout
the
festive
time
in
a
healthy
way
while
following
navratri
vrat.
Eat Small Meals:
It is better to eat small meals every 2-3 hours instead of starving. Small meals in regular intervals keep the metabolism intact, manage blood glucose level and we stay fuelled up all the time. Yoghurt, smoothies and fruits are the best options as they will fulfil fluid requirement of the body too.
Add Vegetables:
Along with potatoes and sabudana which are widely used for vrat recipes, vegetables like cabbage, spinach and capsicum can be added to complete the fibre and vitamin requirement. Instead of puri or pakoras, roti and chilla can be taken as it will reduce excessive oil intake.
Amarnath:
Amaranth is a gluten-free super-food with lots of protein that we can include in our food during fasting. It can be taken as porridge with milk or as savoury daliya with plenty of vegetables.
Fruits & Nuts:
Fruits and nuts are low in calorie and keep us full for a longer time. They are a great snacking option and can be taken any time of the day. Roasted makhana, dates, almonds and raisins are some great dry fruits to keep those hunger pangs at bay.
Increase Fluid Intake:
Increase the fluid intake. Fruit or vegetable juices are healthy and can be taken throughout the day to fuel us up. Honey or jaggery should be preferred over refined sugar in the juices.
Take Sweets In Moderate Amount:
If you are terribly hungry, then sweets come to your rescue as they give instant energy. But always try to take sweets in a moderate amount to avoid too much calorie intake.
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