Among the products that can replace meat while fasting, nutritionist Daria Rusakova singled out nuts and legumes. From February 27 to April 15, Orthodox Christians will observe Great Lent, during which the consumption of meat and products from it is excluded.
In an interview with Moscow 24, the nutritionist pointed out that protein must be present in the daily diet of people, especially those who work or study sports.
“All muscle mass, skin, hair, nails, immune system, all of these are made up of amino acids that make up proteins. If the protein is not supplied, then the body simply has nothing to build itself from, ”the doctor noted. She recalled that meat is one of the main suppliers of proteins that are well absorbed by the human body.
You can replace it with legumes, cereals, nuts, the expert said. According to her, foods rich in vegetable protein do not lead to an increase in blood cholesterol levels – this is their undoubted plus. However, they are not an absolutely equivalent alternative to meat – vegetable proteins cannot provide the body with all the essential amino acids. That is why eating only them, without including meat in the diet, is possible only for a limited time.
Source: Rosbalt
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