Doctor tells what is most useful to eat during Lent to avoid vitamin deficiency
The most useful products during Lent are carrots, cabbage, beets, pumpkin, onions, celery, apples, pears, pomegranate, citrus fruits, persimmon, grapes, and pomegranate.
Healthy plant foods include legumes, nuts, cheese, and spinach.
An alternative to milk during Lent will be its plant analogues containing calcium, vitamins A and E, Daria Utyumova, a general practitioner and gastroenterologist, told Izvestia .
During Lent, honey and sunflower halva will replace the usual sweets.
According to the doctor, honey is famous for its large amount of B vitamins and helps strengthen the body.
Halva contains vitamins B, E, C, PP, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and iron. The product helps strengthen the nervous system and helps with anemia.
Utyumova advises not to overeat during Lent, choosing healthy and lean foods for yourself.
Who is not recommended to fast?
According to the doctor, pregnant and lactating women and patients with chronic diseases should not refrain from eating various foods during Lent.
Previously, scientists explained which vitamins, if taken in excess, increase the risk of death.
