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Eat curd during Navratri fast: The holy days of Navratri have started. In such a situation, there is a lot of excitement from temples to markets. Some people also keep fast during Navratri days. Continuous fasting for 8-9 days has many effects on the body. In such a situation, there is a need to pay special attention to eating habits. Because eating anything wrong can cause harm to health. Including curd in the diet during fasting is also very beneficial. If you eat curd even once a day, it will be easy for you to keep the fast for the entire Navratri. Let us know in the article why eating curd during fasting is beneficial. To know about this we Dr. Spoke to Surinder Kumar, General Physician (MBBS), New Delhi.
Benefits of eating curd during fasting
Curd keeps the digestive system healthy
Yogurt contains probiotics which increase the good bacteria in the intestine. Curd is also easy to digest, so you do not feel heaviness after eating it. Consumption of curd also provides relief from problems like stomach swelling, acidity, indigestion and constipation.
Curd keeps the body cool
Eating curd during fasting provides coolness to the body. If you feel excessive heat or your digestion is not good then make curd a part of your diet. The cold effect of curd reduces body heat, which provides relief to the body.
Curd helps maintain weight
If you are worried about weight gain after fasting, then eat a bowl of curd daily. By consuming it one does not feel hungry for a long time. It also has less calories. Therefore, it must be included in the diet during fasting.
Curd is rich in nutrients
Consuming curd provides many nutrients to the body. Protein, calcium and many vitamins are also found in abundance in it. These nutrients help in maintaining energy in the body. That is why we feel refreshed after eating curd.
Curd keeps the body hydrated
Curd also helps in keeping the body hydrated. Especially if you prepare lassi or buttermilk and drink it, you get many benefits from it. By consuming this you will not get dehydrated and you will feel energetic.
Controls cravings for curd
Consuming curd also helps in curbing cravings. Often during fasting we feel more hungry or feel like eating something different. In such a situation, you can prepare and eat something healthy from curd as per your fast. Consuming curd will make you feel good and will not cause any problems.
Curd detoxifies the body
Eating curd also removes toxic substances from the body. It helps to both hydrate and detox the body. This also keeps the skin healthy and the body energetic.