The answer to the question of how to observe Lent is worth knowing before the beginning of the action itself, in order to really assess its strength. After all within 40 days it is necessary to adhere to rather strict rules which concern not only food acceptance, but also life in general.
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To begin with, it should be noted that Lent is supposed to abstain from all pleasures, in particular from sex, alcohol and tobacco smoking. If the account of the first people who are married, usually make themselves indulge, then the remaining aspects are expected to be strictly observed.
Lent also implies a diet that is inherently vegetarian: it forbids meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, white bread, eggs. Many of these products are on the table of the average person every day, which makes it difficult to switch to a new type of food.
Many go on indulgence and allow themselves some of the forbidden lists. However, it should be understood that there is no other way to properly fast in Lent, except to observe absolutely all the prescriptions throughout all 40 days.
What can you eat in Lent?
Despite the fact that products of animal origin fall out of the menu, you can eat quite harmoniously. The main thing - do not forget to fill the lack of protein at the expense of natural sources - beans, peas, soy, beans, lentils, all kinds of nuts. These products must be on the table at least once a day.
The basis of the diet should be all kinds of cereals, soups without meat and without meat broth, as well as vegetable stews and casseroles in all sorts of variations. From sweets only fruits in all kinds are allowed, chocolate, cookies, cake, pastries, ice cream and other habitual variants are strictly forbidden.