The most important component of fasting is a special nutrition system, which is designed to help a person cleanse himself physically, as well as prepare the body for spiritual renewal. At the same time, nutritionists warn that ill-considered fasting during fasting can significantly reduce the intake of essential vitamins and minerals into the body, as well as adversely affect metabolism. Avoiding such problems can only be achieved with a well-balanced lean diet.
Instructions
Step 1
Food during fasting provides for the refusal to use all types of meat products, poultry, milk and its derivatives, fish, eggs and animal fat. At the same time, the Orthodox Church distinguishes between special days of strict fasting and the time when Christians are allowed to eat certain foods. For example, on the day of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos and Palm Sunday, the Lenten menu is supplemented with fish and seafood.
Step 2
Scientists say that the daily protein requirement of an adult is approximately 90 grams. During fasting, the intake of protein foods in the body is sharply reduced. Compensate for the deficiency of animal proteins with soy and other legumes, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, nuts, which are very close to meat products in their amino acid composition. In addition, a lack of protein food is easier to tolerate for those who get enough sleep and spend a lot of time in the fresh air.
Step 3
On days when seafood is allowed, include shrimp or squid in your diet. They are distinguished by high nutritional value and are perfectly absorbed by the body.
Step 4
Watch the calorie intake during the fast. It is important that the food consumed provides the body with the required amount of energy. Supplement boiled and raw vegetables with cereals, which contain a large amount of healthy carbohydrates. Sugar is an important source of energy during fasting, but sweets should not be overused.
Step 5
Do not start fasting without prior preparation: a sudden change in your usual diet can be detrimental to your health. Prepare your body for a new diet in advance (at least 2 weeks before fasting). It is also impossible to quickly return to modest dishes after the removal of church prohibitions. Introduce animal products into the menu gradually and in small portions.
Step 6
In order for fasting in fasting to be beneficial, introduce proper nutrition into the habit: avoid fried and smoked foods, limit the consumption of alcohol, sweets and salt, try to eat in small portions, etc. Only if these conditions are met, restriction in nutrition will be effective, and fasting will not become an ordeal for the body.
