Faith in God implies certain rules accepted in the church. Great Lent is just one of these rules. But not everyone has information on how to properly structure their composition and nutritional standards during this period. In addition, there is a stereotype among people about the uniformity of lean dishes and the absence of any taste in them. But he is mistaken.
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If you decide to fast, then you should not forget that the most stringent are the 1st week of Lent, as well as the last. 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 can not eat any vegetable oil.
If you decide to observe the post for the first time, then the above rules will be too harsh for you. In this case, it is necessary to cook exactly those dishes on a lean basis that are allowed.
There are strict restrictions on Easter Friday and Saturday. These days, they are starving and remembering the sufferings of Christ.
On other days of fasting, any plant foods are consumed. It is worth noting the fact that a certain percentage of animal fats may be contained in purchased finished products. For instance. appetizing, at first glance, pancakes with mushrooms or dumplings with potatoes, in your opinion, which are a lean dish, may contain a certain 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 Lent, it is worth completely abandoning meat dishes and generally from eating any meat. If you love meatballs, you can make them from vegetables and cereals and to taste they will not be inferior to meat. Eating fish is permitted on Palm Sunday and the Annunciation. Also during this period you can not drink alcohol, any dairy products, eggs.
For fans of sweets, fasting is allowed to use non-dairy black chocolate (which contains no milk), as well as sugar, honey, marmalade and various frozen berries and dried fruits.
If during this period you feel hungry, then you can eat hot dishes with ingredients in which vegetable protein is present. First of all, it is worth noting lentils, beans and peas. Soup prepared from them will be very nutritious and high-calorie.
Do not forget that all dishes during Lent should be prepared without adding any animal fat. Instead, they can be stewed or cooked.
Porridge is prepared only on water, and their taste is improved by adding various vegetables.
And do not forget that Lent involves not only physical, but also spiritual cleansing. You will face many obstacles, but we believe that you will cope with all trials with honor during this period and will not succumb to temptations.