The festival of Navratri has started from today i.e. from 22 September. During this time, devotees also worship and fast for Maa Durga. Many rules are followed in fasting. Rules have also been told about salt during the fast. Consuming salt during Navratri fast is prohibited, then for these nine days you can use rock salt instead of ordinary salt. Many times the mind questions that why rock salt is eaten during the fast. If you want to know the answer, then tell you, there is not only religious but also the benefits related to Ayurvedic and health.
Why is rock salt eaten in fast
It is believed that eating rock salt in fast is not fasted. Because rock salt is naturally rich in minerals and does not contain any impurities or chemicals. At the same time, ordinary salt is rich in chemical. Therefore, the religious reason behind the consumption of rock salt in the fast is its purity.
Health gets tremendous benefits by eating rock salt during fast
Immunity boost
Rock salt contains nutrients such as zinc, magnesium and potassium, which are very important for the body. Eating rock salt booses immunity, which can protect a person from external infection.
Keeps digestion
Falahar taken during fasting such as sago, kuttu flour, fruits and dry fruits. These things can be easily digested with rock salt. Rock salt also enhances taste and also helps in digesting it.
Electrolyte balance
Rock salt is high in sodium and potassium. Which keeps it balance of electrolytes. Which provides energy in the fast. Consuming rock salt helps in reducing problems related to heart and blood pressure.
The body gets cool
It has been told in Ayurveda that rock salt keeps the body cool from inside, while the effect of ordinary salt is hot.
