Sawan Somwar Fasts: What To Eat & What To Avoid?

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Here is a list of top food items you can eat during this period.

Foods To Eat During Sawan Somwar Fasts

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Regular iodised salt is completely avoided and rock salt, also known as sendha namak, is used.

1. Sendha Namak

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To gain energy, it is essential to eat fruits. It provides proper nutrients and helps to keep the body hydrated.

2. Fruits

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Milk, buttermilk, yoghurt and paneer is preferred during sawan fasts because it keeps you full for a longer time.

3. Dairy Products

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Eat delicious sabudana khichdi with peanuts and aloo as it will give you instant carbohydrates.

4. Sabudana

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Here is a list of top food items you can't eat during this period.

Foods To Avoid During Sawan Somwar Fasts

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Non-vegetarian foods like meat, fish and eggs are strict prohibited and a healthy and vegetarian diet is followed.

1. Non-vegetarian Items

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Beverages like alcohol, tea and coffee are strictly avoided as it dehydrates the body

2. Alcohol

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It is seen that these food items produce heat in the body and make you lethargic. Whereas your body should be cool and light and you feel active.

3. Onion & Garlic

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Certain vegetables like tomatoes, eggplant, leafy greens and more are avoided and eat some of root veggies like potato.

4. Specific Veggies

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