India, Oct. 14 -- During Navratri, devotees observe fasts and switch to fasting-friendly foods such as sabudana khichdi, kuttu puri, and potato dishes. With much of the focus on which foods are allowed and which are not, you may overlook essential nutrients. But you can still observe the fast and, at the same time, meet your nutritional needs.ALSO READ: Leaving food out to cool? Dietitian shares common food storage mistakes to avoid food poisoning

What should you eat during Navratri, and what should your fasting diet look like? While you may choose fasting-friendly foods as part of your religious observance, your meals could still leave nutritional gaps. Dr Abhinav Walia, MD, functional medicine practitioner and lifestyle medicine physic...