The question of how to properly observe Lent should be studied even before fasting, in order to really assess your strength and decide whether you can practice all the prescriptions. We will consider all aspects of compliance, from spiritual to physical.
Rules of observance of the Great Post
Lent is the path of limitations in pleasure in all spheres of life. For example, during the fasting period it is forbidden:
- having sex;
- conduct noisy parties;
- take alcohol / drugs;
- smoking;
- there is food of animal origin.
Only if you follow all the rules for all 40 days, you can say that you know how to properly keep Lent.
What can not be eaten during Lent?
The category of products of animal origin that are banned for use in the post include the following:
- meat of animals, birds, fish, seafood;
- Milk, dairy and sour-milk products, including cheese;
- eggs of all kinds;
- sweets, chocolate, sweet pastries.
At first glance, it seems that too much is forbidden and there is practically nothing to eat. However, in fact this is not so, and there is a rich selection of products from which you can compose an excellent menu.
Diet in Lent
Consider an example of a diet in Lent. Do not forget that vegetable protein (mushrooms, nuts, beans, beans, peas and
- Breakfast - porridge with dried fruit or fruit, tea.
- Lunch - vegetable soup, cereal, pea, mushroom or soup noodles, compote.
- Snack is a fruit, a handful of nuts.
- Dinner - any dish with mushrooms, or a dish of legumes, plus tea.
- Before going to bed, you can drink a glass of Morse.
With such a diet, you can easily survive the entire fast. Do not forget to prepare different dishes, food should not be monotonous, but variable.