Foods to Eat to Stay Strong During Karwa Chauth: The festival of Karwa Chauth is approaching, and for women observing the fast, this is a time of special preparation. It's not easy to go without food and water for the entire day of the fast, so it's important to have a balanced and nutritious diet beforehand. Incorporating some healthy dishes into your daily diet for a week will strengthen your body from within, and you won't feel weak on the day of the fast.

These days, women are increasingly health-conscious and avoid oily, heavy foods. So, here we bring you two nutritious and delicious vegetarian dishes that you can incorporate into your diet for the next few days. These are not only delicious in taste, but also a great source of energy, protein, and fiber.

Ingredients for Making a Yogurt Bowl
Fresh yogurt – 1 cup
Honey – 1 teaspoon (to taste)
Chopped fruit – banana, apple, pomegranate, blueberries, mango
Granola or oats – 2 tablespoons
Dried fruits – almonds, walnuts, raisins
Chia seeds – 1 teaspoon

Method

A yogurt bowl is quite easy to make and is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and good fats. To make it, first whisk the thick yogurt thoroughly until it becomes smooth and creamy. Make sure the yogurt is fresh; sour yogurt can spoil the taste. After whisking the yogurt, mix in honey. Now, pour the yogurt into a large serving bowl. Top it with a layer of your choice of fruit.

You can use fruits like bananas, pomegranates, apples, blueberries, and kiwi, as they are very healthy. After garnishing with fruit, top with another layer of granola, chia seeds, and dried fruit. These seeds should be soaked to achieve the full flavor. Finally, if desired, sprinkle a little cinnamon powder over the yogurt bowl. Let it sit in the refrigerator for a while and serve chilled.

Ingredients for Making a Banana Smoothie
Ripe banana – 1 (large)
Milk – 1 cup
Yogurt – 2 tablespoons
Honey or dates – 1 teaspoon
Chia seeds – 1 teaspoon (soaked)
Cinnamon powder – a pinch (optional)
Ice cubes – 2-3

Method of Preparation

Making a banana smoothie is quite easy. It's an energy booster, rich in potassium, calcium, and healthy carbs. To make it, first add the banana, milk, yogurt, and honey to a mixer jar. Then, add the ice and cinnamon powder to the jar.

Blend until smooth and creamy. Once blended, strain the smoothie into a glass. After pouring the smoothie into a glass, garnish it with chia seeds or some chopped nuts. Serve it chilled. It will provide both health and taste.

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