Welcome to our new article, dedicated to nutrition during Lent. Lent is an excellent opportunity for spiritual uplift, mental cleansing, and of course, healthy food choices. Let’s explore together how we can focus nutritionally during this period.
We can make Lent complete and balanced by choosing a variety of healthy foods that will meet our nutritional needs in vitamins and nutrients.
By adding fresh fruits and vegetables to our diet, we enrich our body with vitamins and antioxidants.
Choose plant sources rich in protein such as beans, lentils, seeds and nuts, they offer essential amino acids for the proper functioning of our body.
Choose complex and whole-grain carbohydrates such as whole-grain bread, cereals and pasta, oats, potato, sweet potato, quinoa, oatmeal and brown rice.
Focus on good fats like tahini, almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, avocado, nuts like almonds, walnuts, and seeds like flaxseed, sunflower, pumpkin, and chia seeds.
It is also important to drink enough water and measure the amount of food we consume, keeping our weight stable during this period.
Let’s take this opportunity to take care of our bodies and emphasis in healthy eating and wellness.