Ahoi Ashtami 2024 vrat: 5 essential dietary tips to follow during fast

Ahoi Ashtami, like Karwa Chauth, is a long fast observed by mothers for their children. Here are few dietary tips to be mindful about.

Written by: Jigyasa Sahay

Published: October 23, 2024, 4:22 PM IST

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The festive season is peaking with with big and small festivities lining up one after another. After Karwa Chauth, another long fast is observed by mothers on the occasion of Ahoi Ashtami or Ahoi Aathe. This comes usually four days after Karwa Chauth. This is an Indian festival where all mother observe a nirjal fast for their children. Like Karwa Chauth fast culminates after the moonrise, for Ahoi, mothers wait for the stars to twinkle bright and then open their fast. This year, Ahoi Ashtami will be celebrated on Thursday 24 October.

According to Drik Panchang, The Ashtami tithi begins 1:18 AM on October 24. Mothers keep this fast from dawn to dusk. In order to enjoy the festivity and also keep your health in check, here are simple dietary tips one should follow.

5 diet tips to follow on Ahoi Ashtami vrat

1. Proper hydration: Keep the body suffice on fluid. Open the fast by sipping slowly on water and instead of gulping it down.
2. Cut caffeine: Avoid caffeine intake before fasting. It may increase thirst. Even after breaking the fast, opt for water and electorate balanced drink instead of savoury coffee. Herbal teas, vegetable soup can also be a good option.
3. Balanced diet: As you eat before the daybreaks, try add nutritious food along with traditional delicacies. Add fibre rich foods to keep you satiated for longer duration. It also slows the digestion reducing risk of blood sugar spike. Avoid sugary foods and beverages.
4. Rest: Avoid physical activity, or going out in the sun. These activities will use up more energy making you feel hungry or thirsty. Instead, focus on resting and sleeping.
5. Meal planning: As you open your vrat, focus on consuming light food instead of heavy, processed items. Start with nuts, seeds, fruits or soup. This will gently help digestive system to gear up again after a days’ of fast.

According to mythology, earlier others used to observe it for their sons, but in modern day India, it is observed for the welfare of kids – sons and daughters. One must be mindful of meals they have before and after such long fast. It can affect diabetes levels, blood pressure, hormonal health and more.