26 September,2017 08:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
We have listed top 7 low-calorie food items to consume during Navratri in order to have healthy fasting
Fasting during Navratri is not only a religious practice, but also has several scientific reasons associated with it. Navratri brings along with it a change in season, change in weather conditions and therefore there could also bring slight changes in the immune system. So, while you fast during Navratri, you need to ensure that you consume a healthy diet and keep yourself away from seasonal diseases.
A low-calorie fasting diet is good to go during the nine days of Navratri. This will keep you healthy and at the same time fulfil your hunger. We have listed top 7 low-calorie food items to consume during Navratri in order to have a healthy fasting. Take a look:
1. Boiled aloo chaat: This healthy yet mouth-watering dish is highly recommended during the fasting period. Consumption of boiled aloo chaat will not make you put on extra calories yet leave you tempted and satiated. Boil some potatoes, cut it into pieces, sprinkle a pinch of salt and lemon juice and make a delicious meal out of it.
2. Roasted makhana: Makahna (Prickly water lily) is said to be the staple food of a fasting meal. Roasted makhanas are advisable over deep-fried farsans because these are less on calories and cholesterol. Also, makhanas keep you fulfilled for a longer time.
3. Lassi: Include more of curd based health drinks like salted lassi and chaach. This will keep you full and provide adequate liquid to the body. Lassi is a light drink and therefore helps you keep a check on weight gain.
4. Yoghurt: Include more of yoghurt and yoghurt based food items like Shrikhand, smoothies and yoghurt and boiled potato chaat in the Navratri meal plan. Yoghurt is full of nutrition, calcium and protein, all of which makes for a complete food.
5. Rajgira idli: Make a healthy meal this Navratri out of rajgira idli. Savour healthy rajgira idlis with coconut chutney and be assured that you will not put on extra kilos. However, keep a check on serving portion also. Rajgira idli is recommended over deep fried Rajgira ki Puri.
6. Fruit salad: This is one of the healthiest low-calorie meals to consume while fasting during Navratri. Mix fruits like papaya, apple, pomegranates, cucumber, and pear in a salad bowl, sprinkle a pinch of salt and make a healthy and tasty fruit salad. Snack on fruits because fruits are low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals and fibre.
7. Kuttu ki Roti: Kuttu is a highly nutritious cereal that also aids weight loss. Instead of making Kuttu ki Puri, which is more on calorie, make Kuttu ki Roti and pair it with a bowl of curd. This will fulfil your hunger and will keep you healthy throughout the fasting season.
