It’s Time to Refresh the Body & Soul
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Sawan This Year: Referred to as Shravan, this festival honors Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and going to celebrate from July 22 to August 19, 2024. This year, Sawan has extended for two months, which is a rarity seen after almost two decades.
The Devotional Month: Falling on the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, each Monday (Shravan Somwar) is devoted to Lord Shiva, and each Tuesday to Goddess Parvati during the month of Sawan. On Tuesdays, it is common to observe fasts (Mangal Gauri Vrat) for Goddess Parvati. The legend and significance of this holy festival have much impact on Hinduism. As such, Sawan is observed as the holiest month in Hinduism.
What Not to Eat: Devotees undertake the fast sincerely throughout the entire Sawan and because of this dedication, they refrain from consuming onion, garlic, and foods prepared with them. Consumption of meat, eggs, & alcohol, some packed juices, and a few specific cooking oils are also strictly prohibited but while fasting, nutritious intake essential provides the body with the necessary nutrients to avoid falling ill.
What to Eat:
Nuts & Seeds: All healthy foods, including almonds, cashew, walnuts (Akhrot), pine nuts (Chilgoza), pistachios (Pista), etc. are friendly to intermittent fasting as long as they are eaten in an appropriate amount and at the appropriate time. During the fasting window, keeping nuts and seeds handy help to maintain a balanced diet.
Beverages: It is crucial to keep the body hydrated during fasting therefore consuming fruit juices, water, tea, and buttermilk throughout the day helps maintain proper hydration.
Salt or Not? During Sawan, it is recommended to use rock salt (Sendha Namak) instead of table salt for cooking because Sendha Namak keeps the body cool, whereas other salts are hot in potency. As Sendha Namak is low in sodium and high in potassium, it gives an energy boost by maintaining the level of electrolytes in your body which is very essential to keep you going during fasting.
Whole Grain: Like rice, millets (Bajra), quinoa, and buckwheat (Kuttu) provide complete carbohydrates, fiber, and various nutrients. The whole grain helps in sustaining energy levels and maintain satiety during the fasting period.
Snacks: The most demanding Aalu Chips with kela chips, sabudana tikki/vada, makhana namkeen, etc. These snacks can be eaten during Sawan Vrat. Consuming light snacks during non-fasting hours can help prevent digestive issues.
Conclusion: Remembering these suggestions during the month of Sawan will help devotees observe their fasts with purity and devotion but early results have found that fasting can also cause weight loss. On the other hand, some types of fasting may have positive effects on aspects of health like blood sugar control, blood pressure, and inflammation therefore keep enjoying and celebrating Sawan Months with Aap Ka Bazar Online/Offline Grocery store that offers Best Quality, Original Branded Products, Pure & Hygiene Packing and 100% Return Availability.
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