Karva Chauth is here! That auspicious festival in which Indian women pray for her husband's eternal health and well-being. Fasting throughout the day is no mean feat. While it is important to break your fast with the right foods, it is equally important to abstain from certain foods before you start fasting. It turns out that a few food items can potentially trigger acidity and make you feel bloated and sick. To make your life easy, we got you the complete list of foods you should avoid.

Avoid Desserts, Eat Fruits

If you are fasting, avoid sweet treats that make you thirsty and lower your blood sugar after a few hours, ultimately making you crave more sweets. If you are craving something sweet, eat two to three types of fruits. They are rich in natural sugars and minerals, which will help maintain energy levels. Milk and coconut water are excellent sources of nutrients. Fasting Can Improve Your Overall Health, Here's How. 

Avoid Chai, Drink Smoothies

Also, limit your intake of addictive and habitual substances a day before your karva chauth vrat. Whether it is tea or coffee, cutting down on your poison will mitigate the chances of withdrawal symptoms you might experience while fasting. Besides, reducing the intake of caffeine will keep your body from dehydrating. Instead, drink smoothies and fruit juices for a healthy fast.

Avoid Meat, Eat Vegetables

Your body takes a lot of time and energy to digest meat. So naturally, you won't be left with enough fuel to push through your fasting day. Instead, eat more cooked vegetables for the right nourishment and burst of energy. This 'fast and Feast' Technique May Help You Shed Some Extra Kilos. 

Avoid Fries, Eat Baked Foods

Since your body will be deprived of food the entire day, gobbling down heavy foods such as fried chicken and samosas on an empty stomach won’t really be good for your body. Fried foods can give you bouts of acidity making you feel really unwell. Opt for baked samosas instead, if you think you will crave for these items during the fast

Avoid Crackers, Eat Nuts

Lower the consumption of dehydrating foods such as crackers, and simple carbohydrates, such as white sugar and salt. Nuts and seeds can be a great way to fill you up. Karwa Chauth 2019 Dos and Don'ts: Here's How to Correctly Observe Karva Chauth Vrat For Women Celebrating The Festival For The First Time. 

Do not overeat during the last meal before starting the fast as it will make you hungry faster! Instead, eat smaller meals throughout the day before fasting.

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