Constipation can occur during Navratri because devotees often limit their diet to fruits, nuts, drinks, and fatty foods.
Navratri 2023: One of the biggest and most significant festivals for Hindus is Navratri. The nine day gala is celebrated with great zeal, fervor and devotion. Devotees worship Goddess Durga in her nine incarnations and fast to please her. Fasting helps detoxify our body, however, it also includes drawbacks such as heartburn and constipation. This occurs as a result of inadequate intake of dietary fiber, eating a heavy meal at one sitting, consuming excessive amounts of caffeine, and staying up late. Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee shares the natural ways to solve constipation. A proper diet should be planned during the fast because there are dietary limitations and only a few things are allowed. The nutritionist shares some common causes of constipation during the nine-day Hindu festival, Navratri.
6 COMMON CAUSES OF CONSTIPATION
- Insufficient fiber intake
- Poor water intake
- change in routine
- very low oil intake
- Iron and calcium supplements, antacids and diuretics
- holding on to stools
HOW TO TREAT CONSTIPATION DURING NAVRATRI?
- Increase fiber intake in the diet.
- Add whole wheat, fruits and vegetables.
- Focus on your water intake. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water or any other healthy liquid a day.
- Avoid eating processed foods. Follow a healthy and clean diet.
- Make sure you exercise regularly. You can go to the gym, do a pilates session or do yoga. Even a long walk would be enough.
Anjali Mukerjee also revealed that eating fruits and leafy vegetables during constipation can have a host of health benefits. They contain fiber, which helps a good cleaning of the movement and relieves constipation. She also shared that consuming a few prunes every day could help relieve constipation.
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