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Sawan 2024: Here Is A List Of Foods You Can Eat And Avoid During Sawan Somwar Fasts

Happy first somwar of sawan!

by Ankita Mazumdar
Sawan 2024: Here Is A List Of Foods You Can Eat And Avoid During Sawan Somwar Fasts

Today is the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan in the Hindu calendar. Devotees of Lord Shiva observe this auspicious month by fasting on Mondays. If you are fasting and need clarification about what food items to avoid and what not to, then you are at the right place. We have listed some of the top foods to consume and avoid during Sawan Somwar fasts. Check it out.

List Of Foods To Consume In Sawan Somwar Fasts

1. Rock Salt Or Sendha Namak

During the Sawan Somwar fasts, regular iodised salt is avoided. Instead, rock salt, also known as sendha namak, is used. It is suitable for consumption during fasts because it is unprocessed and available in its pure form. It also helps with digestion.

2. Fruits

Whenever you are fasting, juicy and plump fruits are always advised for consumption. It essentially helps to provide proper nutrients and helps to keep the body hydrated. They are a pure source of energy and the fibre helps in digestion.

3. Nuts & Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are an ideal snacking option when you are fasting for Sawan Somwars! Along with that, almonds, cashews and walnuts are excellent sources of fats and proteins. This aids in curbing your wild hunger pangs.

4. Dairy Products

Dairy products are important for this fasting period as they keep you full for a longer time and provide you with vital nutrients. Go ahead and have a glass of milk or buttermilk and a bowl of yoghurt or paneer.

5. Tapioca Pearls Or Sabudana

If you are fasting and you didn’t eat sabudana, are you even fasting? We mean that this food item is a staple when it comes to fasting. Can’t have some boba tea? Don’t worry; eat delicious sabudana khichdi and enjoy this sawan month, Iykyk. This will provide you with instant carbohydrates and keep you full for longer.

6. Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes

Potatoes are eternally versatile and are crucial food items for Sawan Somwar fasts. You can add them to sabudana khichdi, make a sabzi, roast or boil them to make any dish you like. Sweet potato chaat is famous during fasts.

7. Samak Rice

It is a barnyard millet that is gluten-free and fibre-rich. It is quite light on the stomach and easy to digest. You can prepare a simple pulao or khichdi with it and add potatoes.

8. Buckwheat Flour Or Kuttu Ka Atta

Another essential ingredient used during Somwar fasts is kuttu ka atta. You can easily make chapattis or pancakes, which are rich in nutrients and gluten-free. It is filling and nutritious for the body.

List Of Foods To Avoid In Sawan Fasts

1. Non-vegetarian Foods

You have to adhere to a vegetarian diet and strictly avoid any non-vegetarian foods like meat, fish and eggs. Observing this comes under discipline and your devotion towards Lord Shiva.

2. No Alcohol For Sawan Somwar Fasts

Beverages like alcohol, tea and coffee are strictly avoided because they tend to dehydrate the body. During Sawan Somwar fasting, there is a need for hydration. Drinking fresh juices and herbal teas are perfect beverages.

3. Grains & Pulses

Wheat, rice, oats, peas, beans and other grains are avoided and instead, the options of flour and millet suggested above are consumed. The alternatives are much more fast-friendly food items, which are also easy on the stomach.

4. Onion & Garlic

It is a known fact that ingredients like onion and garlic are avoided for sawan fasts. They contribute to being lazier and produce heat in the body. It is better to be light, fresh and active.

5. Veggies

When it comes to fasting for sawan, people avoid eating certain vegetables. They stick to roots and avoid foods like tomatoes, eggplant, leafy greens and more. This is because root vegetables are easier to digest and provide carbohydrates.

6. Packed Food Items

If you want to avoid all the food items listed under the avoid category, then do not eat packed foods. They have preservatives and hidden ingredients, which might break your fast. All in all, it is better to stick to fresh food and not preserved ones.

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First Published: July 22, 2024 8:28 PM