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Navratri 2024: Sharadiya stories have started from today. Many people also keep fast during this period. There they celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm. However, this can be challenging for pregnant women. While fasting is often seen as cleansing the body and mind and removing impurities from the body. But pregnant women should keep some things in mind during this time.
Pregnant women should consume a diet rich in nutrients. During a workout, it is most important to ensure what percentage of nutrients your body is getting. Instead of fasting all day, include healthy, nutrient-rich foods in your diet.
According to the 'International Journal of Health Policy and Management', fasting during pregnancy can make the mother hungry early and can harm the fetus. Doing so may harm the fetus. Not only this, doing so can also cause many other diseases to the child and mother, like kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease.
Pregnant women should eat and drink throughout the day
Pregnant women should do partial fasting or eat fruits instead of completely abstaining from food. You can include easily digestible foods like fruits, nuts and curd in your diet. Eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
Consume these things during fasting
Fruit: Bananas, apples and pomegranates provide vitamins and fiber.
Nuts: Almonds and walnuts are good sources of healthy fats and proteins.
Dairy: Curd or cheese can be good sources of calcium and protein.
It is important to stay hydrated, especially during pregnancy, drinking plenty of fluids is essential.
According to a 2023 study, water plays an important role in nutrient metabolism, as it is important for the digestion, absorption, circulation, and excretion of nutrients. During pregnancy, the body's need for food and energy increases, for which it is also important to consume more water.