The auspicious festival of Chaitra Navratri is here. The nine-day festivities begin on March 19 this year and will conclude on March 27 with Ram Navami. For nine days, Hindu devotees celebrate the holy occasion with great enthusiasm and devotion, worshipping the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga and observing fasts in which one eats only sattvic food.
In a March 19 Instagram post, Ruju Diwekar, a celebrity nutritionist who has worked with stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan, marked the holy festivals of Chaitra Navratri and Gudi Padwa by listing superfoods to eat during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri fast to feel healthy and energised. “This Navratri infuse your life with these superfoods. Because seasonal is super,” she wrote in the caption.
She added, “The change of seasons, from winter to spring, brings colour, fragrance and joy. And the living tradition of eating in sync with the season means bringing that joy, colour, and fragrance, on your plate too. Anna is the living and thriving link between the pinda and bramhanda, human and humanity, peace and joy. Happy Gudi Padwa. Wishing you a healthy new year.”
Here are the superfoods the nutritionist suggests:
Dry Fruits
According to Rujuta, a handful of dry fruits a day is a great superfood for Chaitra Navratri. “Kaju to calm your nerves, almonds for your skin, walnuts for your hormones and pistachios for your eyes,” she added.
Rajgeera
The nutritionist highlighted that rajgeera is better for digestion, bone density, and sustained energy, making it a great choice during the Navratri celebrations.
Yams
Next, the nutritionist suggested eating yams during the nine-day festival. According to her, you must eat vegetables like suran, arbi, Ratalu, and Konfal for immunity, fertility, and a natural remedy to hot flashes.
Fresh fruit drink
Rujuta highlighted that drinking fresh fruit juice is a great source of antioxidants that help reduce stress and hydration that prevents heat exhaustion.
Neem Chutney
Next, she suggested consuming neem chutney as it is a natural detox, immunity booster, and a reminder that a ‘little bitterness is essential to fully assimilate the sweetness of life.’
Milk and curd
She also recommended consuming milk and curd as they are beneficial for the gut, heart, and brain.
Ambe daal
Lastly, Rujuta advised eating ambe daal, which is also her favourite superfood. She explained that the combination of raw fruit and a dried legume, both fresh from the harvest, provides a good amount of fibre, tanginess, and minerals to the meal.
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