How to withstand a great fast

Modern scientists dealing with problemspreservation of human health, believe that the Orthodox tradition, which came from the depths of the centuries, to observe fasts several times a year, refusing to accept certain foodstuffs, has the most beneficial effect on the human body. A great post is generally called "a wonderful spring detox".

However, in order to ensure that strictharmed your body, before making decisions about fasting, you must first carefully study the basic rules in order to assess the possibilities, primarily on the part of health. So.

The most difficult with unaccustomed to you seem (andquite rightly), the first weeks, during which the body will experience severe stress. If you decide to stick to the post all the time, then try to avoid it at this time of heavy loads. Try to spend more time in a state of rest. So the restrictions will be easier and more comfortable to carry.

Prepare for the fact that in the first fewweeks, your hunger can become a constant companion. For the most part, if you properly organize your meals and will prepare a variety of useful meatless meals, hunger will be more "psychological" - as your body, you also accustomed to a particular diet, will demand the usual food. Be patient. Very soon it will pass. You will learn (or get used to) enjoying new products and their combinations. Importantly, do not be lazy to think of their menu, cook and do not succumb to the entreaties of "well-wishers" in unison Council "quit this nonsense."

"Deceive" the feeling of hunger, you can, usingmore fluid, which, moreover, will remove slag from the body. And if a part of the usual norm of drinking water is replaced with home compotes and fruit drinks, then vitamins, so necessary for the organism during winter vitamin deficiency, will be reserved.

Be careful about compiling your owndiet. In the period of strict limitations of the usual products, you need to plan food in such a way that your body gets enough protein. Since you will not have meat on the table, eat more legumes, bread and cereals. And take for yourself the rule of eating with at least 4 tablespoons of lean oil. But limit salt and seasonings, as they stimulate the appetite, like sweet soda.

Any sweets during this period - an extra burden on the pancreas. Replace sweets with dried fruits.

And the last tip. If suddenly you realize that your strength is running out and the general condition, despite all the efforts being made leaves much to be desired, stop. Take a breather.