Just a century and a half ago, the question of what to eat during fasting simply did not arise. According to the established traditions that extended to all segments of the population, only plant foods were consumed. The lack of demand for meat led to the fact that butcher shops were simply closed during Lent. Modern people are much more democratic, but even among those who are far from church canons, thoughts often arise about what a Lenten table is.
It is necessary
vegetables, fruits, legumes
Instructions
Step 1
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, oil is prohibited, so use products either in steam or in boiled heat treatment. During the first and last weeks, considered the most stringent, it is advisable to eat raw vegetables and fruits.
Step 2
On other days, exclude them from eating meat and dishes containing it, as well as milk and its derivatives. This is the basic rule of fasting.
Step 3
Remember that meat is not only chicken or cutlets fried neat, but also minced meat sauce, dumplings and pancakes with appropriate filling and other so-called "lean dishes".
Step 4
Since the greatest satiety comes from protein foods, pay attention to hot meals containing plant proteins. First of all, these are beans, as well as peas and lentils. Soups with their contents will be the most nutritious.
Step 5
With the choice of second courses, problems arise less often, since stewed vegetables, potatoes with mushrooms, Mexican rice-based mixture will satisfy even the hungry. Cook cutlets with vegetable or mushroom fillings, stew vegetables with cereals, cook porridge, but only in water, and they will be truly lean dishes.
Step 6
Use the gifts of nature as a dessert: frozen berries, dried fruits, honey. Marmalade and black, dark chocolate without milk are not prohibited. But all these small holidays of life should be an exception, not a rule, because food during fasting should help not so much to cleanse the body as to free the soul from unnecessary thoughts.
Step 7
The choice of drinks is no less diverse: compotes, fruit drinks, rosehip decoctions, juices. All this will help make your meal delicious.
