Krishna Janmashtami 2019: Stay Hydrated While Fasting With These Tasty Fruit Juice Recipes

Friday, May 28, 2021, 17:31 [IST]

Krishna Janmashtami is considered a very auspicious day in Hindu mythology. On this day, mostly people who belong to the Hindu community fast for about 24 hours. It is believed that Lord Krishna was born at the stroke of midnight on this day. This year, Janmashtami is on 24th August and will be celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, mainly in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa.

So if you are fasting on Janmashtami, you have to be without food for 24 hours. Fasting for such long hours may dehydrate you. That is why, you need to keep some drink recipes in your kitty.

On Janmashtami, you are permitted to try drink recipes. What you you are not allowed to have during Janmashtami fasting is normal salt, rice, onion, garlic etc. So all the juice recipes that you try on Janmashtami have to either be prepared without salt, or you have to add rock salt to them. You are permitted to have sugar so you can add sugar cubes to the fruit juices for some extra energy.

Drink recipes for Janmashtami can help you stay hydrated during the long hours of fasting. It is a healthy option to use when you are keeping a fast to celebrate Lord Krishna's birth.

Here are some of the best drink recipes to try on Janmashtami.

Lychee Milkshake

Apart from being delicious, lychee is healthy too. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C which helps in digestion and provides energy.

Aam Panna

Aam panna is a special drink that is made using raw green mangoes. The mangoes are first boiled and then the pulp is mixed with water, sugar and spices. The sweet and tangy drink is very effective to cure dehydration, fight inflammation and reduce body heat when you are fasting.

Carrot Juice

Carrots are one of the most nutritious vegetables. The crunchy vegetable is rich in vitamins and minerals that are good for the body and the skin. Few health benefits of carrots are; it prevents cancer, ageing, heart diseases etc. Carrot juice will also help you stay hydrated during Janmashtami fasting.