To hold fast or not to fast is the decision of each person. Many do not dare to take such a step, because they do not want to deny themselves in their favorite dishes, others believe that it is impossible to cook a delicious dish without meat and without other prohibited products. But this is a wrong opinion, even sitting on the post you can eat delicious and satisfying.
Positive and negative aspects of fasting in terms of weight loss
Most of all negative factors arise due to the fact that during the fasting it is forbidden to eat products of animal origin. These include: meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, etc. Because of this, the human body receives less necessary minerals, vitamins and trace elements, for example, zinc, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium, etc. As a result, from This can lead to anemia, hypovitaminosis, and your bones will become very fragile, the nails will begin to separate, etc.
If you stop using protein foods, the body will not receive an essential amino acid - tryptophan, which is necessary for a person. Because of this, you can feel constant fatigue, irritation and eventually fall into depression. It is not recommended to strictly observe the fasting to children, pregnant and lactating women, as well as the elderly and sick.
The positive side is that you can start eating right, cleanse the body, and get rid of excess kilograms. Natural products will provide the body with the necessary vitamins and other useful substances.
Secrets of proper nutrition during fasting
- Protein of animal origin must be replaced with vegetable protein. Eat legumes, nuts, cereals, as well as soy products, such as yoghurt, meat, etc.
- Try to include in the diet of porridge, pasta or potatoes, as they are sources of energy that improve mood, etc.
- Daily refuel cooked food with vegetable oil, but not more than 2 tbsp. spoons.
- Every day eat fresh vegetables and fruits, about 500 g.
- That you were cheerful and in good spirits, eat different dishes of their brown rice, millet, lentils, and also eat bananas and peanuts.
- In order for the body to receive all the necessary substances, in addition take vitamin-mineral complex.
- Do not forget about the need to maintain the water balance in the body, drink daily at least 1.5 liters of clean water.
- Various desserts are replaced with honey and dried fruits, which also supply the body with the necessary vitamins and microelements.
- Eat a little, at least 5 times a day. Thanks to this, the body will quickly get used to plant foods, and you will not feel hunger.
- To preserve all the useful substances, cook the dishes in pairs or bake in the oven.
In addition, you need to properly exit the post, because if you immediately start to consume large amounts of fatty foods, then this can cause serious problems with the stomach. Start with chicken eggs and a small amount of dairy products and only then switch to meat.
Examples of Lenten dishes
Prepare salads from fresh or boiled vegetables. Add in them fruits , greens, various pickles, as well as pickled and pickled products. To preserve the maximum amount of useful substances, give them minimal heat treatment. For a change, you can bake vegetables with the addition of various spices and sauces.
Prepare the first dishes on a vegetable broth, in which add cereals and pasta. In the prepared porridge add a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices, sauces, nuts or honey. Thanks to this you will get a very tasty, useful, and most importantly lean food.