Experts Advise Balanced, Protein-Rich Meals and Healthier Cooking for Navratri Fasting
During Navratri fasting, changes in meal timing and food choices, such as increased consumption of fried and carbohydrate-rich vrat foods like kuttu puris and sabudana khichdi, can cause bloating, digestive discomfort, and energy fluctuations. Experts recommend balancing meals with protein sources like paneer, curd, and nuts, and adopting healthier cooking methods such as air-frying or baking to reduce oil intake. Including vegetables and curd-based accompaniments can improve digestion and nutritional balance during fasting.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indiatoday broke this story on 13 Oct, 02:33 pm. Other outlets followed.