Fasting means intentionally stopping eating, either completely or sporadically, for a specific period of time. It usually lasts for 12 to 24 hours and there are many types, such as intermittent fasting, water fast, fruit fast etc.
Said to improve overall gut health and detoxify the body, Ayurveda highly Recommend fasting for those who are able to do it, As such, Ayurvedic expert Dr. Diksha Bhavsar took to Instagram to share the benefits of fasting, recommending some healthy foods that you can eat during this time.
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“Fasting does wonders for your physical and mental health. It helps you with many health disorders from PCOS, obesity, high cholesterol, liver disorders etc.,” she captioned the post.
Sharing his personal experiences during the fast, Dr Bhavsar mentioned that he was relieved on an “emotional and spiritual level”.
What is the best way to fast?
Expert notes that different types of fasting will work different from person to person, “Practice what works for you. You need to try it to find out which one suits you.”
How many types of fasts are there?
*Dry fast (no food – no water)
*water fasting*
,fruit fasting
* Fasting on liquids (herbal drinks)
*fasting from cereals*
*Fasting with sugar and salt*
*fasting from social media
*fasting from negativity*
*IF (Intermittent Fasting)
*Circadian Rhythm Fasting
*CIF (Circadian Intermittent Fasting)
Here are some Ayurveda-approved healthy foods recommended during fasting:
Coconut water is a refreshing option for the summer months. (Source: Representative Image/Pexels)
*Fruit
*nuts
* Dairy (milk, curd, buttermilk)
*Rajgira/kuttu roti
,Sabudana Khichdi (tapioca pearl slang)
*Boiled Sweet Potatoes and Potatoes
*coconut water/sugarcane juice
*homemade sweets
Dr. Bhavsar cautioned against eating junk or unhealthy food during fasting. She said: “Please do not resort to unhealthy chips, fruity chivda and fried food. It is better not to fast than to eat unhealthy food which gives rise to various disorders. ,
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