Seema Kumari-

There are many fasts and festivals every month in Sanatan Dharma. Like – Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivratri etc. are included. On the other hand, some people keep fast on a particular day of the week. Especially on Sunday i.e. today, the consumption of salt is considered prohibited. These fasts are observed by consuming liquids, fruits or sweets.

But do you know that keeping fast and giving up salt especially one day in a week is not only related to religious importance, but it is also said to be beneficial from the point of view of health. There are many benefits of giving up salt and eating sweets one day a week, knowing which you will be surprised. Let us know about the benefits of giving up salt –

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Fasting from a scientific point of view increases good cholesterol and reduces bad cholesterol i.e. LDL from the body. By fasting once a week, there is no problem related to the heart.

It is said that even if you do not observe Nirjala Vrat, eat salt-free food only once and take fluids. This detoxifies the body and there is no problem of dehydration.

Eating food containing salt, oil and spices daily leads to accumulation of fat in the body. By fasting one day in a week, the excess fat of the body is reduced. In such a situation, fasting once a week is considered good for health.

In Padmapurana, Sunday worship and fasting have been explained. According to this, by giving up salt on Sunday and eating sweet food, the body remains healthy. If you want a healthy body, then you must give up salt one day in a week.

According to astrology, evil thoughts do not arise in the mind of the person who observes the fast. He remains devoted to God the whole day. With this, he stays away from problems like stress, anxiety, mental troubles and insomnia.