India, March 22 -- Navratri is a time for spiritual celebration and religious devotion. In India, it is also a time of lively festivities, with people fasting for nine days. Fasting during Navratri offers various benefits for physical and mental health. It can help reset the body and improve gut health by giving the digestive system a break. It also lowers inflammation through a process called cellular detoxification, can uplift mood by reducing mental clutter, and stabilises energy levels. By avoiding heavy grains, processed foods, and meat, the body moves toward sattvic (pure) foods, which support natural detoxification.

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