Dr Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Clinical Dietician, Apollo hospital, Bangalore, says, "One of the best ways to keep yourself safe from coronavirus is by boosting your immunity. Starving for longer periods along with dehydration is an invitation to infection, as it lowers the immunity, which makes you vulnerable to the infection.
She adds, "If you are planning to fast, make sure not to stay hungry for long. Eat fruits, nuts, drink buttermilk, tender coconut water and infused water to keep yourself hydrated, which is of paramount importance".
Dr Priyanka also suggests an amazing HEAD START advise for lockdown Navratri fasting:
H - Hydrate well.
E - Eat smaller, lighter and fresh foods.
A - Adequate sleep is essential.
D - Dried fruits and nuts to keep you satiated well.
S - Some seinda namak in your butter milk.
T - Take breaks from screen time.
A - Add up proteins to fast meals by including some curd, milk, chenna.
R - Rehydrate with one glass of water every one hour with a dash of citrus fruit like oranges, lemons, sweet lime in it.
T - Try some turmeric in milk at bedtime.
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Navratri during COVID-19: Five nutritionists tell us if this is the best time to fast - Times of India
