It’s the season of Lent – the period of 40 days leading up to Easter. It is a time that is usually marked by a change in many people’s diets. Some also use it as a time to reset their New Year eating and drinking resolutions. The eating of fish and vegetables takes centre stage. Fasting and staying away from certain things like sweets and alcohol are popular choices for abstinence. Whatever your plans are or if you are still working through what to do, here are a few things to consider that might be useful.
Before I go on let me just say (repeat myself really), that I believe that food and drink choices during Lent, specifically those in which there is a reduction in the quantity and frequency of consumption, should be given consideration as lifestyle choices. Think about it. The benefits you would have derived during the 40 days can continue long after the season is over with the aim of improving your overall health.