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Fast Means – restraint and discipline. During Navratri fast, this restraint and discipline has to be maintained for the entire 9 days. If along with this you also have to do job or office work, then the challenge increases.
Between meetings, work pressure and deadlines throughout the day, many times one starts feeling lack of energy, hunger and fatigue. People often eat more fried and roasted fruits during fasting. But this can lead to energy crash, dehydration and increased irritability.
so today needed news I will know that-
- Working professionals, how to observe Navratri fast in a healthy way?
- What should be the Navratri fasting diet for working people?
Expert: Dr. Poonam Tiwari, Senior Dietitian, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Question- Why can fasting be challenging for employed people?
answer- Keeping fast along with workload can affect both body and mind. Due to these reasons, long fasting can be more challenging for working people-
- Double responsibility of home and job can be challenging.
- Stress may increase due to office work.
- Field work can be more tiring on an empty stomach.
- Long meetings on an empty stomach can increase mental stress.
- The brain gets tired quickly due to being hungry for a long time.
- The high calorie, high fat diet of fasting can cause lethargy.
- Changing sleep cycle during fasting can cause fatigue.
- Low fiber diet causes frequent hunger.
- Drinking too much tea and coffee can dehydrate the body.
- Anyway, the body gets tired quickly during the summer season.
Question- Should people working all day change their way of fasting?
answer- Yes, being hungry for a long time in the traditional way or eating only fried food can put more stress on the body.
Senior dietitian Dr. Poonam Tiwari says,
Employed people should make some changes in their diet, routine and eating habits while fasting, so that energy remains and their health is not affected.
Question- What is the healthy way to observe Navratri fast for working people?
answer- For this, it is important to keep diet and routine balanced.
Diet- Keep diet balanced. Choose food rich in protein, fiber and energy.
routine- Keep your routine normal. Avoid excessive physical exertion and take frequent breaks during work.
Eating time- Instead of long gaps between two miles, eat healthy snacks at short intervals.
Eating method- Do not take too much fried or heavy diet.
Hydration- Keep drinking water continuously. Keep taking things like buttermilk, coconut water. Do not drink tea or coffee.
Question- What should be the diet of Navratri fast for working people?
answer- The diet during fasting should be such that it gives energy for a long time, keeps the stomach full and also provides necessary nutrition to the body. Understand the complete diet plan from morning to evening from the graphic-

Instead of fried snacks, eat roasted makhana or sweet potato chaat. While making something sweet, use dates or jaggery instead of sugar.
Question- Which fruits and drinks can working people take for instant energy during Navratri fast?
answer- Fruits and some light drinks provide natural sugar, electrolytes and water to the body, which reduces fatigue and weakness. Understand by pointers-
Fruits that give instant energy
did- Provides instant energy, rich in potassium.
Apple- It provides gradual energy, fiber and natural sugar.
Papaya- Provides complete energy, is light and easy to digest.
Pomegranate- Provides ample nutrition, energy and antioxidants.
Seasoning/Orange- Helpful in Vitamin C and hydration.
Instant energy drinks
coconut water- Rich in electrolytes, provides instant hydration.
Lemon water- Helpful in reducing fatigue and dehydration.
Buttermilk/Matha- Keeps the stomach light and is helpful in digestion.
Milk- Provides protein and energy.
Fruit-Yogurt Smoothie- Provides both energy and protein.
Question: If working people feel hungry in the office during the fast, then what can be the healthy snacking options for them?
answer- It is better to choose snacks that are light, provide quick energy and keep you full for a long time. Let us understand healthy snacking options with pointers-
- roasted makhana
- soaked almonds or mixed nuts
- Fruits (Banana, Apple, Papaya)
- curd or fruit yogurt
- Sweet Potato Chaat
- coconut water
- Peanut Laddu
- Dates and Nuts Energy Bites
Question- What things should working people not eat in the diet of Navratri fast?
answer- Employed people should eat less things that cause heaviness, lethargy or energy crash. Let us understand from the graphic what things should not be eaten-

Question: What should be the time and way of eating for working people? What mistakes should they not make?
answer- Understand by pointers-
- Take small meals.
- Start the day with nutrition rich food.
- Maintain hydration.
- Have a light dinner.
- eat slowly.
Now see in the graphic what mistakes should not be made-

Question- What to do if you feel weak or dizzy while working in the office during the fast?
answer- In such a situation, do these things-
- Take a break for some time.
- Drink water, coconut water.
- Take some fruit like banana or dates.
If you feel like this again and again, it is better to eat light food instead of continuing the fast. If necessary, a doctor should be consulted.
Question- Those who have diabetes, should they observe Navratri fast?
answer- People suffering from diabetes must consult a doctor before observing Navratri fast.
Question- What things should diabetic people take care of during fasting?
answer- For diabetic people, prolonged fasting can cause blood sugar to suddenly become low (hypoglycemia) or high (hyperglycemia). Let us understand from the pointers what things should be kept in mind-

Question- Which people should avoid fasting for the whole day during Navratri fast?
answer- Fasting for the whole day is not safe for everyone. Let us understand from the pointers who should be careful-
- Those who have been ill for a long time.
- Those who take medicines regularly.
- Those who have diabetes.
- Whose blood pressure remains low.
- Those who have kidney or heart disease.
- Pregnant women.
- Elderly.
These people should consult a doctor before fasting for the whole day.
Question- If there is a lot of physical or mental work in the office any day, then how to manage the fast?
answer- In such a situation, it is better to manage the fast in a practical manner. Start the morning with protein and complex carbohydrate food like curd, nuts, buckwheat or rajgira, so that the energy lasts for a long time.

Question- Should one drink coffee during fasting?
answer- Drinking coffee depends on the fasting rules and habits of the person. Some people avoid caffeine considering it a stimulant, while others take it in limited quantities. If you drink coffee, keep its quantity less.
Question- If you feel very tired any day, should you break the fast?
answer- If you feel excessive weakness, dizziness, sweating or nervousness during the fast, then the signals of the body should not be ignored. In such a situation, it is safer to break the fast and take light and nutritious food.
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