Navratri fasting: Are you eating a calorie bomb? Here's all you need to know

This programme examines the modern-day observance of Navratri fasting, questioning if the spiritual practice of detoxification has turned into a feast of unhealthy foods. The discussion deconstructs a popular Navratri 'thali', revealing it to be laden with calories, carbohydrates, and deep-fried items like sabudana vada and kuttu ki puri. Dr Manjari Chandra, Nutritionist, explains the original purpose of fasting, stating, "the whole idea was to eat less and allow your body to do more things than just continuously process, digest, assimilate food." The show contrasts the high-calorie meal with healthier, easy-to-make alternatives such as buckwheat cheela, fresh fruits, and lauki kebabs, emphasizing portion control and mindful eating to honour the true spirit of the fast.