What To Eat And Avoid In Sawan Somvar Fast?

Know Fasting Rules

Food To Eat During Fast:

Here is a list of food items that you can include in your diet during Saawan Somwar fast.

Fruits:

Consuming a variety of fruits like apples, pears, pomegranates, etc. enables at low calorie intake.

Milk Products:

Include milk, buttermilk, yoghurt, cottage cheese (paneer), homemade butter, and ghee in your diet during this time.

Some Vegetables:

Opt for vegetables like sweet potato, colocasia, bottle gourd (Lauki), potato etc.

Sago (Sabudana):

Sabudana kheer is low in calories and provides a good amount of energy.

Food Items To Avoid:

Here are some food items that you need to avoid during Saawan Somwar fast.

Grains:

Avoid all forms of grains, including rice, and lentils.

Some vegetables:

Vegetables like Onions, garlic, and radish, should be avoided.

Spices:

Steer clear of hing (asafoetida), salt (except rock salt), red chilli, fenugreek, turmeric, and other seeds.

Sugar And Jaggery:

Avoid regular sugar and jaggery and use alternatives like rock sugar (mishri) if needed.