Eating in Lent is not only a tribute to the fashion for following religious norms, but also a good way to cleanse the body, give it a breather from the usual heavy foods. Now in the post it can be difficult to think about the diet , but there are many interesting dishes that will replace the usual food without harm to health.
The Rules of Lent
Generally speaking, food in Lent should be simple, not of animal origin and not greasy. Under the ban fall meat, poultry, milk, eggs, mayonnaise, chocolate, pastries and fish (it can sometimes be included in the diet).
However, it's not necessary to limit yourself only to vegetables, herbs and fruits, because you put your muscles at risk, which are difficult to maintain without getting protein from food. That is why it is important to include every day in the diet protein food of vegetable origin: beans, beans, peas, lentils, buckwheat.
In addition, it is allowed to eat baked goods that were cooked without the use of milk and eggs. However, the most important thing - in a great post is forbidden to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes. You should always start with this.
Lenten kitchen in a great post
The food during the great fast differs based on the week that the fast goes. The strictest - the first and last weeks, at the rest of the time, some indulgences are possible.
So, what products and dishes include in the Lenten menu:
- Sprouted grains of wheat or oats, the usefulness of which was proved several dozen years ago;
- nuts - almonds, walnuts, cashews, cedar are incredibly healthy and contain a lot of protein and the most important for the body microelements;
- lentils, beans , soybeans and peas are also rich in natural protein. What is he doing
their indispensable elements in the diet of a fasting person; - soy milk, cheese (tofu) and other soy products are not the most nutritious, but also contain protein;
- fungi have a high nutritional value; from them it is possible to prepare a wide variety of dishes, due to which it is possible to diversify the diet well;
- asparagus - this product, not too popular, but quite useful, must find a place on the table of a fasting person.
In order to make it easier for the body to adjust to the new regime, do not forget to consume 1.5-2 liters of water per day (water, not liquid at all).