Shardiya Navratri is now over. During these 9 days, people worshiped the 9 forms of Goddess Durga with great enthusiasm and devotion. Prasad and decorations were offered according to their local beliefs. Many people kept fast for 9 days. Fasting has its own beliefs everywhere. Some people give up food, some people eat sattvik food only once a day, while some people observe complete fasting and drink only water.
Navratri fasting is like a good package for people suffering from obesity and overweight. They keep fast to please the Goddess, this also helps them in controlling their weight. Now the big problem is how to get back to your daily diet after completing the fast.
This question arises because it is often seen that all the hard work done to lose weight during fasting days goes in vain when you return to the normal diet routine. Weight increases again, belly appears again. During this time the weight increases more rapidly. It also has a bad effect on the digestive system and liver.
So, today 'health water' Let us find out why one should not immediately return to regular eating habits after completing the Navratri fast. You will also learn that-
Feel like eating spicy food after fasting People skip meals during fasting. Eat only satvik food made from fruits and vegetables. Some people do not eat anything for 9 days and drink only water. One has to control the mind these 9 days. So, after the fast is over, as we realize that there are no more restrictions on our food, our mind starts asking for something spicy.
Delhi nutritionist Dr. Amrita Mishra says that, if you eat fried and spicy food immediately after breaking the fast, it can have a serious impact on your health.
During Navratri fast, people eat very little and light food for 9 days. Therefore the digestive system and metabolism come into rest mode. If you suddenly eat fried food, the liver will find it difficult to digest it. Due to which problems related to the digestive system may occur.
Obesity can increase rapidly after quitting fasting According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine in October 2019, people who have poor lifestyles, whose social and economic conditions are such that they have to remain hungry frequently, are at a higher risk of becoming obese and overweight.
Studies have revealed that our brain keeps recording our every small action. According to this, the brain gives orders to the internal body organs to work. If the brain notices that the body often faces hunger, it will prepare for such times the next time. This is why people who do not have enough food or who frequently face hunger are at greater risk of obesity. Exactly the same process happens during fasting. Our body is going through the feeling of hunger, so as soon as we get food, the body starts storing food to face this situation again in the future, which then manifests as obesity.
Now, if the body follows this scientific formula and also consumes high fatty foods, the consequences can be worse. Due to this, obesity can increase very quickly.
It is important to be careful after breaking the fast Dr., gastroenterologist at Medanta Hospital, Indore. Hari Prasad Yadav says that eating too much fried food immediately after breaking the fast can cause stomach upset and also put more stress on the liver. Due to which a serious situation can arise. Therefore, it is important to eat light, easily digestible food in the first few days after breaking the fast. If a person eats very spicy or fatty foods immediately after breaking the fast, it can cause irritation and gas formation in the stomach. Ignoring these body signals can prove costly. Let us see in graphic what mistakes should be avoided immediately after fasting.
Return to regular eating habits gradually Dr. Hari Prasad Yadav says that it can be difficult to immediately return to regular eating habits after fasting, which can lead to indigestion or vomiting. Consider it this way that in childhood we used to run 1-2 kilometers comfortably without getting tired. It was a part of our game and daily routine. Now, if you are suddenly asked to run so much and it is not a part of your daily habit, you will feel breathless. This means that our lungs are not prepared for this and there is a sudden pressure on them.
This is exactly how all the parts of our body work. During fasting, our digestive system goes into a state of rest. Then when suddenly she has to digest huge amounts of food, she starts reacting. Due to which problems like indigestion and vomiting start occurring.
Discipline is essential if you want to maintain weight The most important part of success in any field is discipline. As discipline breaks down, results also start becoming different. Similarly, to maintain weight, discipline is necessary in the diet plan. Even after breaking the fast, stay away from junk food and eat healthy food. Do not eat too much sugary food.
Dr. Amrita Mishra says that after fasting, make sure that the food contains as much fiber and probiotics as possible. This will not put too much stress on the digestive system. Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains for fiber. Include curd in your diet for probiotics.
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