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<\/span>Navratri Diet Plan For Weight Loss: A Healthy and Nutritious Fasting Guide for All Nine Days<\/span><\/h1>\n

WHAT IS NAVRATRI?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Navratri is one of the most celebrated Hindu festival in the Indian subcontinent, and even other parts of the world. In Navratri, goddess Durga is worshipped along with her nine forms. The word Navratri, literally means \u201cnine nights\u201d, signifying the nine nights, when Goddess Durga is worshipped. According to mythology, goddess Durga descends from the heaven along with her children, to end all the problems and evil powers prevailing in the Earth. During this period of nine nights, the devotees, irrespective of their religion, caste and race, undergo fasting, prayers and colourful celebrations.<\/p>\n

It is very difficult to maintain a strict diet during Navratri, considering the huge assortment of Indian cuisine available during these nine day’s along with delicious sweets. Such food, enjoyed by lakhs of people across India, eventhough are great to taste, are high in calories. Hence, it is difficult to stick to one\u2019s calorie deficient diet, for those who are aiming for a weight loss. However, for all those who are trying to lose weight, DIET4UWELLNESS<\/a> has listed a Navratri diet plan for weight loss, keeping in mind all the calories and health aspects, in mind.<\/p>\n

<\/span>HOW TO MAINTAIN \u00a0NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS?<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

A diet plan for weight loss<\/a>, during Navratri is extremely difficult. However, this article, along with Dietician Rukhsana Azhar, has curated some of the key principles, in order to follow a Navratri diet plan for weight loss.<\/p>\n

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  1. Including protein and dietary fibres<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    A nine day\u2019s long diet during Navratri generally includes mostly sweets, baked and fried items loaded with calories, which are not that great for one\u2019s weight loss journey. To limit the damage, one can include sweets which have additional proteins and fibers in them like protein laddoo and pedha. Also, mixed dry fruit laddu are also great for the added dietary fibres in their Navratri diet for weight loss.<\/p>\n

    2. Ample hydration<\/p>\n

    Throughout these nine day\u2019s, one of the important aspect is to include excess hydration, by drinking water, fresh fruit juices regularly. Especially, for those who are fasting during these nine day\u2019s of Navratri diet, even though one cannot consume solids, they should keep on having fluids in the form of water, mineral-infused water and even soups.<\/p>\n

    3. Consuming small portions<\/p>\n

    This is one of the efficient ways of maintaining one\u2019s daily calories. Often people, after fasting, end up eating excess food, than that needed. In such cases, one could either avoid fasting altogether or drink water in frequent intervals, to prevent any hunger or hunger cravings. One should keep in mind to eat small portions of food, to maintain the needed calorie deficit. This is an important way of maintaining a Navratri diet plan for weight loss.<\/p>\n

    4. Avoiding excess calories<\/p>\n

    Avoiding excess calories, is not as difficult as it might sound. If one is determined enough to avoid food items like deep-fried, baked, roasted and high sugary items in the weight loss food diet plan during Navratri.<\/p>\n

    <\/span>FOODS ALLOWED IN A NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Most of the people in India, prefer fasting and some even consume vegetarian food, on the days of Navratri puja. But, even for those who fast during the nine days of fasting, they are allowed to eat one meal per day. For those who want to follow a Navratri diet plan for weight loss, they can consume some of the foods listed below. This list of food items, has been curated with the help of Dt. Rukhsana Azhar.<\/p>\n

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    1. Fruits like apples, bananas, oranges, singhara etc. which are rich in dietary fibers and even antioxidants. For a weight loss diet plan during Navratri, one of the important components to be included is dietary fibers. Fibres in the Navratri diet plan, would help maintaining a good bowel health.<\/li>\n
    2. Non-root vegetables like tomatoes, leafy green vegetables, spinach, cucumbers etc. These vegetables are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants in a weight loss diet, would help neutralizing the harmful free-radicals, accumulating in the body, due to normal metabolic reactions in the body.<\/li>\n
    3. Sabudana is considered a super-food for the Indian diet, especially as a Navratri diet plan for Indians. Sabudana can be cooked into sabudana khichdi, which is much lower in calories hence great lunch option as a Navratri diet plan for weight loss. Sabudana is rich in carbohydrates with some amounts of proteins and fibers. It is a better option, to combine sabudana khichdi with some seasonal vegetables to enhance its nutritional benefits.<\/li>\n
    4. South Indian dishes like Dosa and Idli made out of Kuttu flour, is a great option for a Navratri diet plan, especially during Navratri diet when all kinds of food items cannot be consumed. Kuttu flour is low in calories and high in protein, thus is definitely an alternative for items like protein bars and pancakes, during these nine day\u2019s diet plans of Navratri.<\/li>\n
    5. Dairy options like yoghurt and curd can be a substitute for meat and pulses. It is known, that meat and pulses are great protein reserves, which is important for maintaining proper health and also good for a weight loss diet, but as non-vegetarian food is generally avoided during these auspicious nine days, people could substitute those protein components with yoghurt, tofu, soybeans and curd.<\/li>\n
    6. Evening Snacks options are also there. Like roasted makhanas (fox nuts), peanuts and almonds are great snacking options, while on a Navratri diet plan. These are rich in healthy fats and proteins, important for a healthy weight loss.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      <\/span>NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR 9 DAYS<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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      <\/span>DETAILED NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR 9 DAYS<\/span><\/h4>\n

      <\/span>DAY<\/strong> 1- NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
      BREAKFAST <\/strong><\/td>\nLUNCH<\/strong><\/td>\nEVENING SNACK<\/strong><\/td>\nDINNER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      A glass of lukewarm water with a teaspoon full lemon juice.<\/p>\n

      Oats pancakes with a bowl of Greek yoghurt (preferably home-made)<\/td>\n

      		Khichdi with vegetables like cauliflower, bottle gourd, potatoes, onions, radish and the other seasonal vegetables.<\/td>\nA bowl full of roasted makhanas (fox nuts)<\/td>\nA bowl full of boiled or saut\u00e9ed vegetables, with curd on the side.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      <\/span>DAY<\/strong> 2- NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
      BREAKFAST <\/strong><\/td>\nLUNCH<\/strong><\/td>\nEVENING SNACK<\/strong><\/td>\nDINNER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      A glass of lukewarm water with overnight soaked chia seeds.<\/p>\n

      Steel-cut oats with chopped vegetables in them.<\/td>\n

      		Fasting friendly sabu-dana khichdi with a bowl of home-made yoghurt.<\/td>\nRoasted peanuts with salad dressing on the top, with preferably less salt.<\/td>\nJowar chapatti with a bowl full of mixed vegetables.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      <\/span>DAY<\/strong> 3- NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
      BREAKFAST <\/strong><\/td>\nLUNCH<\/strong><\/td>\nEVENING SNACK<\/strong><\/td>\nDINNER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Gluten free dosa with negligible oil or ghee, on top. Along with dosa, a small bowl of low-calorie coconut and badam chutney on the side.<\/td>\nFasting friendly paneer curry with capsicum with sama rice.<\/td>\nA bowl of fresh fruit salad, with yoghurt dip on the top.<\/td>\nSpinach soup with a small bowl of mixed vegetable quinoa.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      <\/span>DAY<\/strong> 4- NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
      BREAKFAST <\/strong><\/td>\nLUNCH<\/strong><\/td>\nEVENING SNACK<\/strong><\/td>\nDINNER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      2 rawa idlis with coconut-badam chutney, on the side.<\/td>\nBoiled sweet potato with salad dressing and chat masala.<\/td>\nBanana chips with a cup of coconut water.<\/td>\nPaneer stuffed amaranth chheela or paratha.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      <\/span>DAY<\/strong> 5- NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
      BREAKFAST <\/strong><\/td>\nLUNCH<\/strong><\/td>\nEVENING SNACK<\/strong><\/td>\nDINNER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Greek yoghurt with freshly cut fruits like bananas, berries, grapes and apples.<\/td>\n2 idlis made out of samak rice along with coconut chutney, on the side.<\/td>\nCucumber salad with popped chips, on the side.<\/td>\nBadam milk with a pinch of turmeric powder.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      <\/span>DAY<\/strong> 6- NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
      BREAKFAST <\/strong><\/td>\nLUNCH<\/strong><\/td>\nEVENING SNACK<\/strong><\/td>\nDINNER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      A glass of lukewarm water with overnight soaked chia seeds.<\/p>\n

      Steel-cut oats with chopped vegetables in them.<\/td>\n

      		Fasting friendly sabu-dana khichdi with a bowl of home-made yoghurt.<\/td>\nRoasted peanuts with salad dressing on the top, with preferably less salt.<\/td>\nJowar chapatti with a bowl full of mixed vegetables.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

       <\/p>\n

      <\/span>DAY<\/strong> 7- NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
      BREAKFAST <\/strong><\/td>\nLUNCH<\/strong><\/td>\nEVENING SNACK<\/strong><\/td>\nDINNER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      A glass of fruit smoothie, made of bananas, muskmelon, de-seeded grapes, berries and if possible overnight soaked chia seeds.<\/td>\n1 plain dosa made of kuttu flower, with 2-3 tablespoon of coconut and badam chutney, on the side.<\/td>\nA low-calorie chaat made of roasted peanuts, chopped tomatoes, chillies with a teaspoon full of lemon juice.<\/td>\nA bowl of steel-cut oats with all the seasonal vegetables with a bowl of curd, on the side.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      <\/span>DAY<\/strong> 8- NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
      BREAKFAST <\/strong><\/td>\nLUNCH<\/strong><\/td>\nEVENING SNACK<\/strong><\/td>\nDINNER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      A glass of lukewarm water with overnight soaked chia seeds.<\/p>\n

      Steel-cut oats with chopped vegetables in them.<\/td>\n

      		Less oil paratha made of kuttu flour with yoghurt on the side.<\/td>\nRoasted foxnuts with a small cup of low-calorie camomile tea.<\/td>\nSabudana khichdi, with a half bowl of sabudana kheer on the side.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

       <\/p>\n

      <\/span>DAY<\/strong> 9- NAVRATRI DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
      BREAKFAST <\/strong><\/td>\nLUNCH<\/strong><\/td>\nEVENING SNACK<\/strong><\/td>\nDINNER<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      A glass of lukewarm water with overnight fenugreek seeds. An assortment of nuts including peanuts, almonds and even green and brown chana. A glass of low-fat milk is optional, on the side.<\/td>\nVegetable cheela made out of kuttu flour, with curd.<\/td>\nFruit chaat containing all the fruits rich in antioxidants, freshly cut with chilli-pepper masala and rock salt.<\/td>\nSauteed seasonal vegetables with rock salt, pepper and chaat masala with a bowl of greek yoghurt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      <\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>SUPERFOODS FOR NAVRATRI DIET <\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

      Buckwheat (Kuttu)<\/strong>
      \nA popular grain alternative during fasting, buckwheat is packed with fiber and protein. It helps in maintaining energy levels while keeping you full for longer.<\/p>\n

      Amaranth (Rajgira)<\/strong>
      \nThis gluten-free grain is rich in iron, calcium, and protein. Amaranth flour can be used to make flatbreads or porridge during fasting.<\/p>\n

      Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls)<\/strong>
      \nSabudana is a powerhouse of carbohydrates, making it a perfect energy source. It’s commonly used in dishes like sabudana khichdi<\/strong> or sabudana vada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Sweet Potatoes<\/strong>
      \nSweet potatoes are rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. They are an excellent fasting food that keeps you full and nourished.<\/p>\n

      <\/span>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong>RECIPE OF SABUDANA KHICHDI FOR NAVRATRI DIET <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

      Ingredients<\/u><\/p>\n

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      1. Sabudana (Tapioca pearls)<\/li>\n
      2. Roasted peanuts<\/li>\n
      3. Spices like cumin seeds, fenugreek etc<\/li>\n
      4. Green chillies<\/li>\n
      5. Grated ginger<\/li>\n
      6. Ghee\/Butter<\/li>\n
      7. Salt and sugar, as per taste<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Instructions<\/u><\/p>\n

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        1. At first, the sabudana is washed and rinsed properly, to get rid of any diert and impurities. It is to be rinsed in running water, until the water runs clear. Then, the pearls are to be soaked overnight, in water.<\/li>\n
        2. Next day, the water is drained. And the sabudana is carefully strained out and kept in the open to dry a bit.<\/li>\n
        3. The peanuts are the roasted under low flame until they turn golden brown. One could also use ready-made roasted peanuts, to avoid this step. The roasted peanuts are then allowed to cool down and then coarsely broken and grounded.<\/li>\n
        4. Ghee or butter is taken and added into the pan. To the ghee, cumin seeds are added.<\/li>\n
        5. Then, the chopped green chillies and the other vegetables (optional) are also added and saut\u00e9ed for a 1-2 minutes. Potatoes can be added, but to be avoided during a Navratri meal.<\/li>\n
        6. To the pan, the soaked sabudana is added along with the ground peanuts, sugar and salt is also added.<\/li>\n
        7. Everything is mixed properly, making sure that the sabudana grains do not stick to the pan.<\/li>\n
        8. When fully cooked, the sabudana will turn translucent.<\/li>\n
        9. Coriander and curry leaves can be added as a part of garnishing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          <\/span>RECIPE OF KUTTI KI PURI FOR NAVRATRI DIET <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n