8 tips for a healthy fast

8 tips for a healthy fast

 

To fast or not is an issue that often afflicts many of us, especially women. Belonging to a religious denomination simplifies this a bit, there is a strict order of things during Lent. What should others do, especially if they are constantly reminded of the time of fasting at work, study, and in the media?

 

The nutritionist emphasizes that fasting is about getting organized or getting to know yourself, giving up what seems disturbing, or, on the contrary, the opportunity to start doing what you have days or even months left. Simply put, if the New Year's commitment is something elusive, then these 40 days are the right time to start something, to give up something.

 

Tips for fasting and daily life

1. Do you understand what fasting means to you? Today we can use the time of fasting to our advantage to change habits that we do not like in ourselves. The time until Easter is enough for the new habits to take hold. You just have to understand what and how you want to do. If you plan to fast, following co-workers or friends, giving up some products, it's probably not even worth starting! Your individual goal must be clear!

 

2. Carefully consider the things you plan to give up during fasting. Do you want to eat less sugar, flour products, sweets, do not drink alcohol, do not smoke or go to bed on time in the evenings? How to do it? Make a list of things you want to change. For example, do not eat wheat flour and buns. Write on the page what to do if there is an overwhelming greed for these products. What will you replace them with? How do you tell yourself no? Because this is not a race in which I or a colleague will be able to "endure", but only an attitude towards myself - do I keep my promises to myself, respect myself or not? Maybe this is the time to be yourself? Time to read books, turn off music and noise around you, feel your body more? A time to just be with yourself.

3. If you decide to exclude some products from the menu at this time, such as not eating meat, dairy products, evaluate what the meal plan will be so that there is no shortage of such valuable protein. Learn to cook different soups, dishes with beans, peas, lentils, tofu, grains and vegetables. Remember - protein products need to take one gram per kilogram of body weight every day. Protein is the body's main building block. During the 40 days of fasting do not have to fast, but allow the body to absorb lighter food, a little rest from the daily routine. It is good if you continue your new eating habits after fasting, because there is no point in eating healthy for 40 days and getting what your heart desires on day 41!

 

4. Remember about whole grains - they are the body's main energy, a charge of B vitamins and fiber. Eat raw grains along with the roots. Enjoy the taste of pearls, barley, quinoa, amaranth, millet, buckwheat with mushrooms, nuts, roots. This is definitely important if you are used to eating sweets on a daily basis - the body will require even more simple carbohydrates, but give it the most complex. Thus, the feeling of satiety will be longer. Supplement your food with high quality fats - good olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds.

 

5. Use spices in dishes! You don't have to eat tasteless food! Steam, simmer, bake in the oven, learn to combine so many different spices, and seemingly simple dishes will be great!

6. Remember to get drunk. You do not need to drink liters, but drink at least one and a half liters of water during the day. Drink birch sap in the spring!

7. If you decide to do more sports, think about how you will do it. Plan to walk more every day, go to the gym or make an appointment with a coach. Enter it in the scheduler and do it! If you are into sports for "you" - go to a rehabilitator or physiotherapist. This is definitely a must for people who are overweight. If you start playing sports, then start! At a specific time, day and place! 40 days is long enough to understand whether I like it or not.

8. Remember - if you feel unwell, have a headache, change your blood pressure, have constipation or any other feeling unwell - be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist at the pharmacy.