Navratri special: Are eating potatoes and sabudana healthy?

During the Navratri fast, sabudana and potatoes are common vrat-friendly foods, and many individuals plan their meals primarily around these two items. Due to the high carbohydrate content of the two, people are also concerned about gaining weight or experiencing any negative effects if they consume them daily. Therefore, it is advisable not to focus excessively on one food type during Navratri. Health experts advise a balanced diet that includes protein, carbs, vitamins, and minerals even during fasting.

Are sabudana and potatoes healthy foods?

It is more customary to eat potatoes during a fast, and potatoes are a very significant vegetable that we consume frequently in India. Carbohydrate is primarily what potatoes offer, along with additional vitamins and minerals. Additionally, it contains resistant starch, which raises the satiety index. However, the dietitian advises against deep-frying potatoes because it may increase the amount of fat in them.

The proper and improper ways to consume aloo and sago

While fasting, one can eat potatoes, however frying them is not recommended because it would increase their fat content. Consume it boiled or sautéed. Observe quantity amounts and cooking techniques as well.

Potato is inflammatory, according to Ayurveda.

Overindulging in potatoes while fasting should be avoided by those who are obese or overweight since they are inflammatory. Try to limit your intake of potatoes, especially if you have heat in your body or are fat or overweight. According to Ayurveda, potatoes are mildly inflammatory, therefore you should cut back on your intake of potatoes.

Sabudana isn’t customary.

Sabudana is not a common dish. It is a thing that is imported into India. Therefore, it may be advantageous for you if you have been fasting with sabudana for the longest time, but always make a decision.

 

How to prepare potatoes during Navratri

– Curd-topped boiled potatoes

– Sauté potatoes in Indian seasonings

– Vegetables are added to the boiled aloo chaat.

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– Vegetable potato

Sabudana consumption ideas during Navratri

– Samosa kheer

– Sago khichidi with peanuts added

– Sago tikki or appam (not fried)

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