Autumn Navratri is over now. During these 9 days, people worshiped the 9 forms of Goddess Durga with great enthusiasm and devotion. Offered Prasad and decorations according to their local beliefs. Many people fasted for 9 days. Fasting everywhere has its own beliefs. Some people abstain from food, some people eat sattvic food only once a day, while some people completely fast and drink only water.
Navratri fasting is a good package for people suffering from obesity and overweight. They observe fasts to please the goddess, this also helps them in weight control. 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 during the fasting days to lose weight goes in vain when you go back to a normal eating routine. Weight gain again, belly reappears. This time the weight increases faster. It also has a bad effect on the digestive system and liver.
So, today 'health water' In we will learn why one should not go back to regular food habits immediately after the Navratri fast is over. You will also learn that-
- Why does weight gain quickly after completing a fast and with normal eating habits?
- What rules should be followed to maintain weight even after fasting?
After fasting one feels like eating spicy food People skip meals during fasting. Eat only sattvic food made from fruits and vegetables. Some people do not eat anything for 9 days and drink only water. Mind has to be controlled for these 9 days. So, after the fast is over, as we realize that our food is no longer restricted, our mind starts asking for something spicy.
Delhi Nutritionist Dr. If you eat fried and spicy food immediately after breaking the fast, it can seriously affect your health, says Amrita Mishra.
During the Navratri fast, people eat very little and light food for 9 days. So the digestive system and metabolism come into rest mode. If you suddenly eat fried food, the liver will find it very difficult to digest it. This can lead to problems related to the digestive system.
Obesity can increase rapidly after breaking the fast According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine in October, 2019, people who have poor lifestyles, whose social and economic status is such that they are often hungry, are at a higher risk of becoming obese and overweight.
Studies have found that our brain records our every little action. According to this the brain commands the internal body organs to work. If the brain notices that the body often faces hunger, it will prepare in advance for such a time next time. This is the reason why people who do not have enough food or who often face hunger are at increased 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 too much fatty food, the results can be worse. This can lead to obesity very quickly.
It is important to be careful after breaking the fast Gastroenterologist Dr. Medanta Hospital, Indore. Hari Prasad Yadav says that eating too much fried food immediately after breaking the fast can upset the stomach and also put more strain on the liver. Due to which a serious condition can arise. Therefore, it is important to eat light, digestible food in the early days after breaking the fast. If a person eats very spicy or fatty foods immediately after breaking the fast, it can cause stomach irritation and gas formation. Ignoring these body signals can prove costly. Let's see in a 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 return to regular eating habits immediately after fasting, which can lead to indigestion or vomiting. Think of it this way as a child we used to run comfortably for 1-2 kilometers without getting tired. It was part of our game and routine. Now, if you're suddenly asked to run so much and it's not part of your daily routine, you'll start getting short of breath. This means that our lungs are not ready for this and they are suddenly under a lot of stress.
This is exactly how all the organs of our body work. During fasting our digestive system goes into a state of rest. Then when suddenly it has to digest so much food, it starts to react. Due to which the problem of indigestion and vomiting starts.
Discipline is essential if you want to maintain weight Discipline is the most important part of success in any field. As soon as the discipline breaks down, the results start to diverge. Similarly, maintaining weight requires discipline in a diet plan. Even after breaking the fast, stay away from junk food and eat healthy food. Don't 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 yogurt in your diet for probiotics.
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