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10 hours agoAuthor: Gaurav Tiwari
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Today It is the third day of Navratri. Many people keep fast for nine days during Navratri. During this time people usually eat deep fried potatoes, sago vada, peanuts and sweets.
This increases the taste of food, but it can increase weight and blood sugar. This causes fatigue and heaviness. For people suffering from diabetes and obesity, this fasting diet causes harm instead of benefit.
so today ‘News of need’ I am talking about the fasting plate. You will also learn that-
- Why are there more calories in the fasting plate?
- What things should be avoided during fasting?
Expert: Shilpi Goyal, Dietician, Chhattisgarh
Question- Does fasting food have more calories?
answer- Yes, fasting food usually contains more calories. There are many reasons for this-
- Usually, the fasting plate contains sago and potatoes. They are rich in starch and carbs.
- People eat deep fried food (like vada, chips) for taste. There is a lot of fat in them.
- Drink sweet sherbets, eat sweets, these contain a lot of sugar.
- These are all high-calorie foods.
Question- Which fasting foods have the most calories?
answer- Carbs, starch, sugary foods are high in calories. See all such foods in graphic-
Question- Can fasting food increase the risk for diabetes and obesity?
answer- Yes, fasting food can increase the problems of diabetic and obese people.
- Many foods eaten during fasting (sago, potatoes) are rich in carbs and starch. Therefore their glycemic index is high. These increase blood sugar rapidly.
- Deep fried fast snacks are high in fat and calories, which can lead to weight gain.
- Frequently consuming sugary drinks or eating sweets can lead to calorie overload.
Question- Can eating high carb food during fasting lead to weight gain?
answer- Yes, most of the fasting foods contain high amount of carbs. Eating these continuously can lead to weight gain. There are many other reasons for this-
- The body starts storing the energy produced from high carb foods in the form of fat.
- Deep frying or using too much ghee and oil also increases the calories.
- These are all low protein and low fiber foods, which cause hunger quickly and can lead to overeating. This can also lead to weight gain.
Question- How can the fasting thali be made low-calorie and balanced?
answer- To reduce the calorie count in the fasting plate, take special care of some things-
- Instead of deep frying, eat boiled, roasted or cooked things with very little oil.
- Limit the amount of high starch foods like sago and potatoes.
- Increase protein-rich foods (e.g., cheese, peanuts, and yogurt) in your plate.
- Be sure to take fruits and vegetables for fiber, increase salad in your plate.
- Avoid eating sweet things, have water or buttermilk instead.
- Eat small amounts throughout the day, avoid overeating.
Question- How should be a healthy thali during fasting, what things should be included in it?
answer- Reduce the amount of carbs in your plate, just enough to provide energy.
- Increase the amount of protein, so that the stomach remains full for a long time.
- Include fruits and vegetables in your diet for fiber and micronutrients.
- You can take some dry fruits for healthy fat.
- Take care of hydration.
What should be the plate for this, see the graphic –
Question- What kind of cooking methods should be adopted during fasting?
answer- To make fasting food healthy, you can adopt these cooking methods-
- boiling- Boiling does not add extra calories.
- Roasting- Roasting keeps the snack healthy and also enhances the taste.
- Steaming- This preserves the nutrients and makes digestion easier.
- Sauté- Saute (cooking in less oil) balances taste and calories.
- Grilling or baking- This is also a good option, it keeps calories less.
Question- Why do I feel more hungry during fasting, how to avoid overeating?
answer- Reasons for excessive hunger during fasting-
- Most of the fasting foods are high in carbs and low in protein and fiber. This does not give satisfaction.
- Keeping a long gap in eating increases the hunger hormone (ghrelin), which increases the desire to eat.
- Even when there is no hydration, the body repeatedly signals hunger.
- Avoid overeating like this-
- Eat several times in small portions.
- Include proteins and fiber like curd, peanuts, fruits in your plate.
- Keep drinking enough water and hydrating drinks.
Question- What should be done if weight or laziness starts increasing during the fast?
answer- Many people may face the problem of lethargy or weight gain due to changes in diet and routine during the fast. In such a situation, energy is maintained with proper hydration, light activity and balanced options. What else can be done apart from this, see in the graphic-
Question- How to avoid dehydration during fasting? Can we avoid high calorie intake by keeping the body hydrated?
answer- Yes, if you stay hydrated you will feel less hungry.
- Keep drinking water or any hydrating drink every 1-2 hours during the fast.
- Coconut water, buttermilk, lemon water maintain electrolyte balance.
- Good hydration prevents false hunger.
- This may reduce the need for frequent high-calorie snacks.
- Eating fruits and high fiber foods keeps the stomach full.
Question- Is it enough to drink only water or are natural electrolytes also necessary?
answer- Water only quenches thirst, but can cause deficiency of electrolytes. Therefore just drinking water is not enough.
- Sodium-potassium can also get reduced from the body due to sweating or long gap.
- Coconut water, buttermilk and lemon water provide natural electrolytes.
- They support the body’s fluid balance and muscle function.
- Just drinking too much water can sometimes make you feel weak.
- Electrolyte drinks can reduce fatigue and drowsiness.
- Fruits are also a good source of electrolytes.
- Their need increases in heat or physical activity.
Question- Which people should be more careful about fried, high-calorie diets during fasting?
answer- These people should avoid fried food and high carb food-
- Those who have diabetes.
- Those who are obese.
- Those who have heart disease.
- Those who have high cholesterol problem.
- Those who have problem of hypertension.
- Who do very little physical activity.
- Whose age is more than 50 years.
- Those who have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or Metabolic Syndrome.
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