Disadvantages of eating too much sago during Navratri fast: During Navratri fast, many devotees keep a fast for 9 days for Mother Goddess. During this fast, people usually eat potatoes, fruits, kutti, water bark flour and soap. Actually, fasting means that you eat minimum. In such a situation, overeating should not be done at all. Some people like soap so much that they eat it daily. Are you one of those people? If yes, then consuming too much soap is harmful for health. Consuming too much soap not only causes stomach related problems but also increases the blood sugar level in the body. Let us know about the disadvantages of eating too much sago from dietitian Shivali Gupta of Eccentric Diet Clinic, Delhi.
If you consume soap in excess, it can cause problems related to the digestive system. In such a situation, problems like flatulence, constipation or indigestion may occur. In some cases, you may also face difficulty in defecating. Actually, they contain low amount of fiber and consuming too much of low fiber foods can harm the digestive system.
During Navratri fast, people prepare and eat sago in different ways. Some people eat it in the form of khichdi, some in the form of halwa and some in the form of papad. Although it does not have a high glycemic index, consuming it in excess can increase your blood sugar levels.
Usually people try to lose weight by eating sago (soap seeds for weight loss) during Navratri fast, but consuming it in excess can lead to weight gain. Actually, they contain high amount of calories and carbohydrates, which can cause fat accumulation in the body.
It may sound a bit strange, but eating too much sago during Navratri increases blood pressure, which can gradually lead to heart-related problems.
