Food help

Ok so this year i decided tha since so many good things ( some bad too , but life goes on) happend to me and my FH we decided to fast this yer b4 Easter. Technically we are supposed to fast every year but its hard. The catholics give up something for lent, well we ( Greek-Orthodox) have a 40 day very strict food fast . They say its 40 days but it is usually longer, something like 50.
We are supposed to fats everything that originated from blood. Meaning, all meat, all dairy, all poultry...
My FH is only fasting the meat but I decided to do the fasting to the full extent.
Any sugestions of foods that can help me get through the next few days other than pasta and rice.. i dont wanna gain much weight. lol...

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Posted by LISA6569

GARDEN BURGERS, TOFU, DAIRY.

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Nope no dairy, but i will go ut and buy some garden burgers.. imean there is only so much peanutbutter and jelly on can eat. lol...

Veggies --- Prefect opportunity to incorporate veggies. How about ratatouille? Check out any vegetarian recipe on Food Network or All recipes

Definitely Veggie Burgers.. Boca Burgers makes different types of healthy burgers.. Carrots and Celery hearts with lo carb ranch dip.. what about fruit??

I give you a LOT of credit for what you are doing.. I wouldn't make it an hour fasting like that.. I'm proud of you!!!

My friend is GO and does the fast the week before easter - she lives on lentils. I suggest nuts, legumes, soy products, tons of fruits and vegetables. Make sure you olive oil to your vegetables because you'll need fat. You may also want to eat protein bars to keep your energy up and break up the monotony of rice, pasta and bread.

eta - I forgot soups! Tomato, vegetable, lentil, etc.

oatmeal
farina
fruits
veggies

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Posted by lilqtpie2181

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Posted by LISA6569

GARDEN BURGERS, TOFU, DAIRY.

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Nope no dairy, but i will go ut and buy some garden burgers.. imean there is only so much peanutbutter and jelly on can eat. lol...

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OOOOO...YA KNOW ITS IS REALLY GOOD..STEAMED VEGATABLE DUMPLINGS FROM THE CHINESE RESTAURANT. LOW CARB, LOW FAT.

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Posted by LISA6569

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Posted by lilqtpie2181

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Posted by LISA6569

GARDEN BURGERS, TOFU, DAIRY.

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Nope no dairy, but i will go ut and buy some garden burgers.. imean there is only so much peanutbutter and jelly on can eat. lol...

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OOOOO...YA KNOW ITS IS REALLY GOOD..STEAMED VEGATABLE DUMPLINGS FROM THE CHINESE RESTAURANT. LOW CARB, LOW FAT.

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Yum! Definitely Steamed vegetable dumplings! Trader Joe's sells gyoza (can't spell) Japanese potstickers that are vegetable - they are really good!

Also lots of veggies, salads, soy products, veggie burgers.... and switch up your meals with pasta and rice. You can make a nice vegetable stir fry with some rice! Good luck!

Rice and Beans
Mix up salads- like 4 bean salad, ceasar salad

soups- veggie, minestrone

eggplant and portabella mushrooms are wonderfull substitutions for meat

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Posted by uawojcik

eggplant and portabella mushrooms are wonderfull substitutions for meat

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that's true actually. grill them, then add a little garlic, salt, vinegar and olive oil and you have a great meal and it's healthy you can add some red and green peppers for some variety too

thanks girls.. i had thought of most of the stuff and I had been doing it for year but in the past few years i fell off the banwagon. When im home i have no problems figuring out what to eat its just hard when Im at work, but you girls helped.. THANKS!!! xo