Why Fasting Should Not Be Perceived as a Diet: Helpful Advice from a Doctor
Fasting requires certain rules, but it should be taken into account that they must be observed first and foremost by monastics.
It is important to take into account that for the average person there may be some concessions.
In addition, you should not fast if you have health problems, Dmitry Fedolov told Gazeta.Ru .
The gastroenterologist also said that fasting should not be taken as a diet. However, to lose weight, one must remember about an individual approach and the advice of the attending physician.
The doctor noted that one should not start fasting abruptly.
This should be done gradually so that the body does not suffer.
Fedolov reminded that during Lent one cannot eat meat, sausages, dairy products, fish, as well as eggs and baked goods.
But such products should be replaced with healthy alternatives so as not to create a deficiency of protein and vitamins in the body.
For example, you can eat beans, lentils, nuts, cereals, mushrooms. You should also include as many fresh vegetables and fruits as possible in your diet.
Seafood, black bread and honey are allowed.
During this period, you can safely indulge yourself with Lenten baked goods.
Earlier we talked about how to replace familiar products during Lent.
