Nativity Fast is the last fast of the year for many days. It lasts 40 days and ends with the Great Feast - the Nativity of Christ. In the period from November 25 to January 6, the use of eggs, meat and dairy products, as well as alcoholic beverages is prohibited. It is not always possible for people with chronic diseases to fast. Therefore, in order not to harm health, it is advisable to make a decision about fasting, taking into account the opinion of a medical professional and the blessing of a priest.
1. So that fasting does not become stressful for the body, food should be reasonable and balanced. The main task of the fasting person is to prevent protein deficiency. Therefore, when drawing up a lean menu, great attention should be paid to products containing vegetable protein (legumes, soybeans, mushrooms, nuts).
2. You need to prepare for the fast in advance. Therefore, about two weeks before it starts, try to switch to light food, avoiding fatty foods.
3. On Wednesdays and Fridays, that is, on dry eating days (no eating cooked food), focus on nuts, fruits, vegetables and bran bread.
4. Be sure to eat fish on days when fish products are permitted (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday between November 28th and January 1st).
5. For normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, first courses should be present in the diet. Therefore, make mushroom and vegetable soups.
6. To avoid depression, do not forget about dessert. Fasting values simple food that requires minimal processing and preparation. Therefore, dried fruits (dried apricots, prunes, dates, figs, dried bananas) and honey are ideal as a dessert.
7. If the fasting menu is varied and balanced, then fasting will have a positive effect on your health, providing cleansing of the body and enriching it with vitamins.
