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Religious fasting requires care and a careful approach. This was announced on March 4 by the endocrinologist of JSC "Medicine" (Academician Roitberg clinic), Candidate of Medical Sciences Natalia Tananakina in an interview with "The newspaper.En".

"First of all, it is important to monitor a balanced diet, especially if fasting involves avoiding certain foods, such as meat or dairy products. This can lead to a deficiency of protein and other essential nutrients, so it is important to find alternative protein sources such as legumes, nuts, and cereals. However, it is worth remembering that vegetable protein is less complete than animal protein, and its combination with other foods will be necessary," she said.

The expert also stressed the need to maintain a level of physical activity. This will help to avoid problems with muscles and the general condition of the body.

Before deciding to start fasting, you should also consult with your doctor and make a nutrition plan that takes into account the characteristics of the body.

"During fasting, it is important not only to reduce the amount of food, but also to focus on its quality. A lack of important vitamins and trace elements can affect well—being, so it is important to pay attention to a variety of diets and properly organize meals," the endocrinologist warned.

Special attention should be paid to getting out of the fast properly and starting eating as usual. A gradual return to normal eating habits will help to avoid digestive problems, as well as ailments such as gastritis and pancreatitis.

It is also necessary to take into account the possible contraindications of fasting in various physical and mental conditions of a person.

"To avoid a hunger strike during fasting, it is necessary to observe several important principles. First, it is important to eat regularly, preferably five to six times a day in small portions, to maintain energy levels and avoid hunger. It is also worth monitoring the variety of the diet, including a sufficient amount of fiber from fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes and cereals," the doctor noted.

An animal protein deficiency can compensate for a diet with an abundance of legumes and nuts, as they contain a lot of vegetable protein. It is also better to make snacks between main meals natural, for example, using yoghurts, nuts, fruits and seeds. It will also help maintain blood sugar levels.

"It is important to avoid long pauses between meals and maintain water balance by consuming enough fluids. Stick to preferably healthy food, cooking it baked, boiled or stewed, avoiding fried and fatty foods," Tananakina concluded.

Earlier in the day, nutritionist Mikhaleva рассказала about the health risks of the elderly during Lent. She noted that during the fast, all animal products except honey are excluded from the diet, that is, meat, poultry and fish, with the exception of a few days. Milk and dairy products, including butter, as well as eggs and egg products, including pastries, are excluded.