What to Eat Before and After Karwachauth Fast | 98Fit.com

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What to Eat Before and After Karwachauth Fast
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• Karwachauth is a very significant day for
  married, Indian women. Celebrated largely in the
  Northern part of India, this day is marked by a
  daylong Karwachauth fast that a married woman
  observes for the long and prosperous life of her
  husband.

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• Every year, the festival falls in the month of
  Karthik on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi. This
  year, the festival will be observed on 8th
  October 2017.
• Karwachauth finds married women waking up prior
  to dawn and getting ready in time for the Sargi
  a traditional meal prepared by the
  mother-in-law for their daughter-in-law.
• Once everyone has had Sargi, the tough part of
  the day begins. Now, one is not supposed to eat
  or drink anything throughout the day, no food and
  no water, up until they see the moon at night. At
  dusk women get together to offer prayers to Lord
  Kartik, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Shiva wishing
  for the longevity and safety of their spouse.
  When the moon is spotted, they look at the moon,
  followed by the face of their husband through a
  sieve. Water is offered to the moon God and
  blessings are sought. The husbands now offer
  their wives the first sip of water, ending the
  Karwachauth fast.

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• While this festival involves lot of grit, extreme
  faith and a lot of love, for many women, it is
  not easy. It leads to significant fatigue and
  staying empty stomach through the day often
  causes issues like acidity, heartburn, dizziness,
  weakness, and bloating.
• It is therefore, very important to plan ahead and
  know what to eat before the Karwachauth fast as
  well as after it. The right foods go a long way
  in dealing with these issues.
• Here is a list of foods that are recommended for
  you before and after the fast.

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• What to eat before the Karwachauth fast
• The sargi is the only thing that you will eat
  before you start your fast. So here are some
  foods that you can include in it to keep you
  feeling energetic and full all day
• 1. Milk and its productsMilk is the best option
  before you start your fast. You can also consume
  milk products like paneer or curd. These foods
  are rich in protein and will keep your stomach
  satiated for longer. They also help to sooth the
  irritated stomach lining and prevent acidity and
  fatigue. 

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• 2. Dry fruits and fresh fruitsFruits are light
  on the stomach and contain several vitamins and
  minerals. They will keep your energy levels up.
  The fiber in the fresh fruits will prevent any
  bloating or heartburn. With dry fruits like
  raisins, apricots and dates you get a good source
  of potassium. Dry fruits like pistachios and
  almonds are rich in proteins. They will make sure
  that the sugar levels in the body do not drop,
  preventing dizziness during the day.

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• 3. Whole-wheat foodsWhole-wheat foods or foods
  made with any kind of grain are loaded with
  fiber. They are easily to digest by the body and
  release necessary amounts of glucose. They are
  slow digesting and will keep you feeling fuller
  for longer.

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• What to avoid before your Karwachauth fast
• Avoid any food that is high in sugar content
  before the Karwachauth fast. Eating sugar in the
  beginning of the day makes you feel sluggish.
  Sugary foods make you feel full momentarily but
  ignite hunger pangs and cravings later.
• What to eat after the Karwachauth fast
• You have been empty stomach throughout the day
  and it is important that what you eat after the
  Karwachauth fast does not irritate your digestive
  tract any further causing heartburn or acidity. 
• 1. LiquidsWater is the best option after your
  Karwachauth fast to stay hydrated. You can also
  consume natural fruit juices and nutrients-rich
  coconut water for instant energy. This will
  prevent weakness due to dehydration.

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• 2. Foods rich in proteinsFood like yoghurt are
  extremely soothing to the stomach. Proteins
  balance the pH level in your stomach and help
  ensure that you do not have any acidity. You can
  also have daals and paneer made in less spicy
  gravy. Keep your intake of chapatis limited but
  do have one at least for energy. 

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• 3. VegetablesHave light veggies that are quick
  and easy to digest such as bottle guard,
  ladyfinger, potatoes etc.

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• What to avoid after Karwachauth fast
• Do not drink coffee or tea as the acid levels in
  the stomach will spike up immediately causing
  heaviness and heartburn. Having tea and coffee on
  empty stomach further irritates it. 

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• While you may crave for fried, oily food when you
  are hungry, they can cause a lot of digestive
  issues after such a tough fast. Not only are they
  are high in useless calories but also do not
  contain any nutrients that will help the body
  recover from a days fast.

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• Healthy, light and nutritious meals are the right
  choice post a Karwachauth fast. For more tips
  diet plan, check out our website here. 

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