Many are interested in how to eat the laity in Lent. It is a mistake to believe that nutrition according to strict fasting rules implies a severe starvation . In order not to cause harm to health, it is necessary to follow certain recommendations.
Permitted and Prohibited Products
To feel joy and sanctity from eating, the diet should be varied, but simple. On the table must be present vegetables and fruits - boiled, stewed or baked. The menu is recommended to be made from carrots, potatoes, beets, sauerkraut and cucumbers. Do not neglect and corn, peas, lettuce, apples, pomegranates, bananas and citrus. It is forbidden to eat spices, salt and sugar.
Kasha - a dish useful both with proper nutrition during Lent and after it. Only to prepare porridge, observing fasting, it is necessary on water and without the use of oil. But in them you can add nuts, carrots, mushrooms and onions, dried fruits and raisins.
Provide the body with vegetable protein can be included in the diet of eggplant, peanuts, lentils, soy and all the plants of the legume family. In addition, now it is easy to buy so-called soy meat, which, when properly prepared, is an excellent alternative to the present.
In discussing how to eat in fasting, it is very important to know about prohibited foods: meat and meat products, fish and fish products (except for non-strict days), poultry, eggs, dairy products, sweets, baked goods and alcoholic beverages.
Strict and non-strict days of fasting
According to church rules, in the first 4 days of Lent you can not eat both spiritual people and laity. Then you need to follow the following schedule:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: bread, water, vegetables, fruit, compotes;
- Tuesday, Thursday: hot food without butter;
- Saturday and Sunday: food with vegetable oil and all the variety of fish products.
The weakening of Lent is acceptable for pregnant women, sick and elderly.