Faith in God presupposes the observance of certain rules accepted in the church. Lent is just one of those rules. But not everyone has information on how to correctly build their composition and nutritional norms during this period. In addition, there is a stereotype among the people about the monotony of lean dishes and the absence of any taste in them. But he is wrong.
If you decide to fast, then you should not forget that the 1st week of Great Lent, as well as the last, are the strictest. On these days, only bread and water are allowed. It is allowed to add only a few vegetables and fruits (fresh) to the diet. It is also worth noting that during this period you cannot eat any vegetable oil.
If you decide to fast for the first time, then the above rules will be too harsh for you. In this case, you should prepare for food exactly those dishes on a lean basis that are allowed.
There are strict restrictions on the Friday and Saturday preceding Easter. These days they are hungry and remember the suffering of Christ.
On other days of fasting, any plant food is consumed. It is worth noting that the purchased finished products may contain a certain percentage of animal fats. For example. Appetizing, at first glance, pancakes with mushrooms or dumplings with potatoes, in your opinion, are a lean dish, may contain some amount of milk or egg powder.
It is worth noting that in many supermarkets during Lent, you can buy special lean products, for example. mayonnaise made from lean ingredients.
During the period of Lent, you should completely abandon meat dishes and generally from the use of any meat. If you love cutlets, then you can make them from vegetables and cereals and they will not be inferior to meat in taste. It is allowed to eat fish on Palm Sunday and Annunciation. Also, during this period, you cannot consume alcohol, any dairy products, eggs.
For fans of sweets, it is allowed to consume non-dairy dark chocolate during fasting (which does not contain milk), as well as sugar, honey, marmalade, various frozen berries and dried fruits.
If you feel hungry during this period, then you can eat hot dishes with ingredients that contain vegetable protein. First of all, lentils, beans and peas are worth mentioning. The soup made from them will be very nutritious and high-calorie.
Remember that all meals during Lent should be prepared without adding any animal fat. Instead, they can be stewed or boiled.
Porridges are cooked only in water, and their taste is improved by adding various vegetables.
And do not forget that Great Lent presupposes not only physical, but also spiritual cleansing. You will face many obstacles, but we believe that you will with honor cope with any trials during this period, and will not succumb to temptations.
