Karwa Chauth 2024 post-fast nutrition: Breaking the fast safely and healthily

Karwa Chauth 2024: The ritual of Karwa Chauth involves fasting from sunrise till moonrise. Usually observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands, they break their fast after seeing the moon in the sky. However, the body – after hours of fasting – needs gentle nourishment instead of a lot of food at once.

In an interview with HT lifestyle, Anshul Singh, Team Leader, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Dept, Artemis Hospitals, said, “Breaking the fast after Karwa Chauth is a moment of joy, but it's crucial to do so safely and healthily. After a long day without food or water, your body needs gentle nourishment to rehydrate and replenish energy levels.”

Break your Karwa Chauth fast by rehydrating the body with water or coconut water.(Unsplash)

After sunset, begin by rehydrating. A glass of water is essential, but you can also consider having coconut water or a light herbal tea.