In 2019 Lent began on March 11 and will last until 27 April. At this time, the Orthodox Christians deny themselves-fasting, that is forbidden foods. What can and what can not be eaten during Lent?
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What foods are forbidden to eat during Lent?
Do not eat meat and animal products: milk, eggs, dairy products, butter. Banned alcohol, sweets, fast food. The fish can be eaten not only in the strict fasting days.What foods can be eaten during Lent?
Cereals and grains. Kashi can and should use. Firstly, they are very diverse and can use them to create a varied menu, which does not get tired. Secondly, they are very useful and will help to saturate the body with vitamins and minerals.
Vegetables and fruits. They can bake, boil, fry without oil, as well as make on their basis meatless salads.
Nuts and dried fruits. Nuts - a good source of protein, they can be replaced by the time the meat fasting. And dried fruits will be a good analogue of forbidden sweets. They can also be added to the porridge to make the dish more nutritious.
Domestic spin.Sauerkraut, Carrots in Korean, pickled tomatoes and cucumbers, squash caviar will be a good addition to the main dishes.
Pasta and bakery products (without eggs). Meatless pasta and bread can also be eaten. Only the pasta can not add butter and a vegetable-based sauce.
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How not to harm during Lent?
The main rule of power in Lent - diversity. Mix and match different dishes of food allowed in the post. Thus you will be able to saturate the body with useful substances and do not harm the poor nutrition.You will also be interested to know 5 basic rules of Lent.
