Orthodox Christians have started Lent today. The purpose of the fast is to prepare for Easter. We must celebrate the main Christian holiday by making spiritual self-purification. Fasting is a time for prayer and meditation on God. But at the same time, fasting is also a time when we limit ourselves to food.
Often, many people who observe Great Lent make a mistake that ultimately harms their health. Nutritionists remind that it is necessary to compensate for the deficiency of animal protein at the expense of food rich in plant proteins. Experts say that eating well during Lent will have a beneficial effect on the body. In particular, increasing your intake of vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and beans in moderation can help you lose weight and normalize your blood pressure. The body is deprived of important protein foods for forty days, if a person replaces them with an increased amount of carbohydrates, he will gain a huge amount of extra pounds.
I would like to remind you that fasting is not recommended for children, pregnant and lactating women, the elderly and people with diseases.
