Lent season is not only a season to abstain from consumption of meat, but it has apparently given a start to abstaining from every food that is calorific and primarily ‘junk’ for health.
Most of the parishes in the US are reported to have been offering lighter meals on the Lenten get togethers, which might comprise grilled shrimps, baked fish, fresh tuna and crispy raw vegetables, and many Friday fries have come-up with salad bars and heart-healthy baked fish.
Facts provided claim that if Lent menu becomes healthy by virtue of ritual then worshippers would eventually develop healthy eating habits by Easter. Research shows that Lent is the season to abstain from all meat and dairy products including eggs and all fats and diners are apparently making good use of this religious abstention, maybe to make a commitment to cut down on the junk they had in past.
By the end of the forty days fasting it might become a habit for the diners to cook food with less fats, and make healthy use of condiments, herbs and spices to perk-up veggies and fishes. Moreover, by formulating heart-healthy recipes revolving around seafood the American diners would get highly recommended dose of Omega3 fatty acids.
Parishes by that matter are not compelling anyone to fast or abstain from meat but encouraging healthy meals to become likeable and an integral part of lifestyle.
