India, March 24 -- In India, Navratri is a time when devotees observe nine auspicious days by worshipping Maa Durga, with fasting being an important ritual during Chaitra Navratri. It is not just a tradition, but also an emotional and spiritual experience that many people look forward to every year. From carefully planned vrat-friendly meals to moments of quiet reflection, fasting often becomes a way to reconnect with both faith and self. But amid all this, it is easy to forget one important thing: your body still needs care and nourishment.

Fasting is widely practised not only during Navratri but also during other religious periods, such as Ramadan. However, health experts often caution that fasting without the right approach can lead t...