2024-10-07 15:11:25
Mother Durga is worshiped for full 9 days during Navratri. In such a situation, apart from worshiping, people also fast to please the Mother Goddess. There are many religious beliefs associated with fasting, but do you know that it also provides many benefits to the body. Many people feel that fasting makes the body weak and can also lead to diseases.
However, according to experts, fasting brings many positive changes in the body. If you are also fasting for nine days this Navratri, then let us tell you about some of its amazing benefits.
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body detox
According to research available on NCBI, fasting helps in detoxifying the body. People who continuously consume oily food or junk food have the problem of heaviness and acidity in their stomach. In such a situation, fasting provides relief to the stomach as well as the entire body. By fasting the body gets detoxed. Oily and junk food should be avoided during the 9-day fast. Consuming satvik food during fasting is beneficial for our stomach as well as our skin.
strong immunity
Immunity also gets strengthened by fasting because by doing this immune cells are formed. Often due to change in weather, people face many problems like cold, cough, fever etc. But if you are fasting, it boosts your immunity and you can avoid many types of infections. Experts believe that immunity does not become strong in a day. If your eating habits are already right and you remain physically active, then your immunity will remain strong and it will not have any bad effect.
Diet plan for Navratri
help in weight loss
During fasting, we eat very light food, that is, we consume healthy foods with low calories. Apart from this, we consume fresh fruits in large quantities during the fast. All these help us in weight loss. The hydration level of the body also increases during fasting. During fasting, we get energy from the fat stored in our body. In such a situation, weight is reduced.
good sleep
Fasting not only improves our physical but also our mental health. Fasting detoxifies our body and the brain also benefits from it. During this time, due to eating satvik food, a person feels very positive due to which his body and mind remain calm. In such a situation he also gets good sleep. It is very important for a fasting person to get good sleep. During the fast, a person must take at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep.
Better digestive system and reduction in cholesterol
Keeping fast also provides relief from stomach related problems. If you are facing digestive problems like constipation, indigestion and stomach ache, then these problems can be solved. During fasting, all the toxins are removed from the body and the digestive system starts working better.
If you fast even for just one day a week, you can reduce bad cholesterol levels. If you take a healthy diet during fasting, that means you can control your cholesterol level even without medicines.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.