Christmas Fasting Has Begun

Author: Victoria Aly Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Those who observe the 40-day fast do not consume meat and meat products, as well as other foods of animal origin such as milk, cheese, eggs.

From November 25 to December 24 (Christmas Eve) Christmas fasts are observed. During this period, believing Christians do not consume meat and meat products , as well as other foods of animal origin such as milk, cheese, eggs .

It is also called Fish Lent, as it allows the consumption of fish from November 23 to December 19, except on Wednesdays and Fridays.

It is necessary to start fasting gradually. For some, it is a reason not to burden their body with food of animal origin within 40 days. This limits the intake of animal fats , which in large quantities are harmful to health. By consuming more plant foods, we get the necessary vitamins and minerals , which are usually in smaller quantities in the standard diet.

In addition, eat less industrial foods , which are not always well balanced and contain fat, sugar and high calories.

From the point of view of a healthy lifestyle, each person should assess to what extent it is appropriate for him to exclude the consumption of products of animal origin and whether to observe the entire 40-day period of certain dietary restrictions ...

Fasting is especially risky for people with chronic diseases - chronic hepatitis, chronic infectious diseases of the intestine, chronic pancreatitis.

Dietitians and nutritionists do not recommend a 40-day fasting regimen in people with cardiovascular , kidney or metabolic diseases , with diabetes.

Fasting is not suitable for people with anemia, infectious diseases , as well as patients with viral and influenza infections , pneumonia , prolonged and debilitating diseases.

All people suffering from these diseases need a balanced intake of complete proteins, such as those contained in animal and protein foods and rich in essential amino acids.

Fasting is not recommended during pregnancy , as well as in adolescents, children in adolescence.

Christmas Fasting Has Begun

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