Navratri 2025: 4 Must-Have Foods For Healthy Fasting, As Recommended By Celeb Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar

Navratri has begun, and so has the ritualistic fasting. The nine-day festival dedicated to Durga Maa has many people observing fasts and adhering to sattvic diets. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar has now made fasting easier by listing four must-have foods during Navratri that come with multiple benefits. Scroll down to know these four must-have items!

Rujuta Diwekar Lists 4 Must-Eat Foods During Navratri 

 

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Before we get to the list, you should know that Rujuta Diwekar is a celebrity nutritionist known for working with stars like Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Saif Ali Khan, and more. She is popular for her easy approach to nutrition and often uploads videos on Instagram, sharing tips with her followers. 

Now, she has once again shared an informative video for those fasting during Navratri. Rujuta Diwekar says that today, many people observe Navratri fasts for detoxing. These fasts are also great for digestion, de-stressing, and balancing energy, especially for women. Rujuta further says, “Even if you are a male, add them to your meals. Because, in every person, we believe there is energy of both male and female.”

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4 Must-Have Foods During Navratri

Here are 4 food items you can include in your Navratri diet as suggested by celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar:

1. Rajgira– First is Rajgira, which can be consumed as ladoos, thalipeeth, roti, or even chikki. Rajgira is rich in iron, which is good for hair, improves haemoglobin levels, and benefits overall physical and mental health.
2. Cashews – Next is cashews or kaju. Just a handful is rich in magnesium, which helps if your feet hurt, reduces body aches, aids sleep, and eases acidity. Magnesium present in cashews also helps calm the nerves.
3. Bananas– Bananas are rich in vitamin B6, which improves mood. They also provide relief during pre-menstrual pains and are rich in prebiotics, making them great for digestion.
4. Sundal-Sundal refers to legumes like chana, lobia, and rajma, which can be soaked and eaten as sprouts. Sundal is rich in amino acids that strengthen bones and support brain health.

The good part is that all these items are easily available and not fancy. Whether during Navratri or not, including these foods in your diet can be very beneficial.

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Now, we are off to search for fast-friendly recipes using these ingredients. Happy Navratri!

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