Who can fast with these recipes around?

Charlene Smith

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The humble and reflective season of Lent is upon us. This time of the year, for 40 days, Christians reflect on all they have been given and at what cost. Some step up their appreciation by charitable giving, sacrificing something and fasting.

Fasting was once an expected discipline of the Christian faith. The effort is still used to humble yourself in the eyes of God.

As we move farther away from rules of religion and legalistic practices and disciplines, fewer people practice what could be very beneficial to their faith and spirituality.

Lent is the...