Decoding Navratri Prasad

Do these changes stick around when we eat again? To Maintain the healing that was taking place while in a fasted state. It is very important to take into note the food intake after your fast is as important

Just like you choose your fasting length based on the healing effect required. It is important to strategically break your fast to amplify the outcome required.

Always wondered even as a kid Why Halwa/ Chane or even for that Matter Raw Coconut holds importance as Prasad for the culmination of Navratri. People have been fasting for days in a row and the first thing they eat Is prasad giving you an oily feeling. And what’s special about halwa and change. Have had the same question let's decode together.

• Coconut: In the state of fasting you lead to ultimate microbiome repair. While in a fasted state, you are giving the good bacteria in your gut a chance to thrive. Here comes raw coconut, Which helps your microbiome thrive by providing sustenance for your good bacteria. Coconut is high in fat which helps the body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. This is important because vitamins D and K may be associated with a more diverse, therefore more resilient gut microbiome. A stronger gut microbiome means better digestion, immunity, and overall health. It is also base for many hormones.
• Kale Chane: Kale Chane is a punch of Protein that helps you build more muscle. When you fast, your muscles shrink releasing stores of sugar, when you fast, Causing them to appear smaller following this up with a good protein punch helps you build muscles stronger than ever. With over 19% protein. Black chana is something great to break a fast.
• Halwa: Now after being off wheat for some time. Halwa can be a great way to introduce gluten back in diet. Halwa is ghee with carbs. Of all the macronutrients, fat stabilizes blood sugar, the most. Adding ghee to a meal high In carbs brings down the glycemic index and thus prevents sudden spikes in blood sugar. It soothes gut and improves gut health.

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