India, March 26 -- Navratri fasting is often seen as a spiritual reset, but your body quietly recalibrates during these nine days. Fasting is not about deprivation; it is about giving your digestive system a break while still nourishing your tissues. The real challenge, however, lies in choosing foods that sustain your energy without burdening digestion. When you eat right, you feel light, alert, and surprisingly stable through the day. When you don't, fatigue creeps in faster than expected.

Why light and nourishing foods matter during Navratri fasting? Before you decide what to eat, it helps to understand what your body is going through. During fasting, your digestive fire, or agni, becomes more sensitive. "Heavy, fried, or overly swee...