India, Oct. 19 -- Navratri is a time for religious worship, self-restraint, and nutritious eating. Many people fast during this period, but changes in their diet can cause starvation, fatigue, and constant cravings. Ayurveda explains that it is important not only how people eat but also what they eat. Ayurveda says it's vital to eat nutritious food on time and pay attention to your body's hunger signals.

Dr Partap Chauhan, Pioneer of Ayurvedic Telemedicine and Founder of Jiva Ayurveda, shares five tricks below to help you manage hunger during Navratri fasting.

Sabudana, or tapioca pearls, is a good fasting food. Sabudana is rich in carbohydrates, giving energy when you can't eat regular foods. Sabudana has no long-term effects because i...