Ash Wednesday kicks off Lent, the 40-day journey toward Easter. According to Catholic traditions, Catholics abstain from eating meats on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all other Fridays during the period of Lent. The attitude "to give up something", in this case the fasting and abstinence from meat, is considered as a sacrifice.
More than just a ritual acts, fasting or having a meat-free diet for a period of time can be part of a healthy lifestyle. A study published recently in the journal Cell shows that people in their middle age could face a high risk of developing diabetes and cancer when eating a high-protein diet. Therefore, Lent can be a good opportunity to cut off meat once a week to have a healthier body since meat is high in protein and saturated fat.
Staying away from meat might seem restrictive for some but it's actually not challenging as you think. What's more, making a meatless meal doesn't mean to sacrifice flavor. Below are top 5 meat-free recipes from various countries which are healthy and tasty for every appetite.
French Provencal Tomato Rice Soup
This recipe for grilling peppers and eggs is perfect Lent recipe for busy families. Can be made easily on an grill pan, this great meat-free main course doesn't take too much time and effort. It goes well with any type of peppers that can be cut in half vertically or horizontally to contain an egg.
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