Effects of Greek orthodox christian church fasting on serum lipids and obesity

Sarri, Katerina; Tzanakis, Νikolaos; Linardakis, Manolis; Mamalakis, George; Kafatos, Anthony

doi:10.1186/1471-2458-3-16

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“…In recent years, much interest has focused on this special practice that is retained and is characteristic of the Mediterranean diet of Crete and its suggested beneficial effect on dietary habits and health (8)(9)(10)(11) . According to the Greek Orthodox Church dietary recommendations, fasting occurs at three major periods during the year: Christmas (50 d); Easter Lent (40 d); and the Assumption (15 d), in addition to almost every Wednesday and Friday.…”

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Calcium, nutrient and food intake of Greek Orthodox Christian monks during a fasting and non-fasting week

Papadaki

Vardavas

Hatzis

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Objective: To assess the Ca, nutrient and food intake of Greek Orthodox Christian monks during a vegetarian-type fasting week, compared with their normal diet. Design: Dietary data collection (using 7 d weighed food records), anthropometric and blood pressure measurements, as well as serum glucose and lipid analyses, were performed during Palm Sunday week (fasting) and the week following Pentecost Sunday (non-fasting). Mean daily nutrient and food (g/d) intakes were calculated from the food records. Setting: The study took place in two monasteries in the Municipality of Heraklion, Crete.

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Calcium, nutrient and food intake of Greek Orthodox Christian monks during a fasting and non-fasting week

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“…Papadaki et al, and Sarri et al have all found a significant decrease in body weight in studies performed on fasting Greek Orthodox Christian. 13,14 For Ramadan, Hallak et al, also found a significant decrease in weight at the end of this holy month. 17 In present study weight tend to decrease since the 15 th day of fasting.…”

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“…Certain authors have found a significant decrease in TC and LDL-C during Ramadan, Greek Orthodox fasting and Daniel fasting. 13,14,20,31,32 In scientific literature, results are conflicting for triglycerides and HDL-C. 13,14,17,20,33 LDL / HDL and TC / HDL ratio decreased significantly at the end of the study.…”

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“…1 Significant decrease in caloric intake has been reported in the Greek Orthodox fasting, while conflicting results have been reported during Ramadan. [13][14][15][16][17][18] Review on these different fast have shown beneficial effects on cardiovascular health. Indeed, a decrease in the systolic blood pressure and an improvement of lipid profile have been reported.…”

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“…Indeed, a decrease in the systolic blood pressure and an improvement of lipid profile have been reported. 13,14,[18][19][20] Contrary to others religious fasting the effects of Catholic fasting are not well studied in scientific literature. During Catholic fasting one intraday mea lis allowed with a frugal diet in the morning and evening.…”

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The current study investigated the role of lifestyle as a significant factor related to the aggression and violence between cohabitating partners. Based on previous research, lifestyle was defined as a special reflection of socialization into society and working life, where different lifestyles should also be able to produce different patterns of socialization into people's roles as partners. It was found that gender and years of cohabitating were significantly related to Emotional aggression and Sexual violence; lifestyle patterns were associated with specific forms of violence. More specifically, the lifestyles of Pleasure & Elegance and the one of Culture-Intellectualism were found to promote Emotional aggression. Also, the lifestyle of Yuppies/Workaholic and that of Physical activities stimulated the appearance of Sexual violence between partners. Moreover, individuals with Tradition-Religiousness lifestyle were more likely to show lower levels of Physical & Sexual violence while the adherents of the Substance abuse lifestyle pattern appeared to have an inclination towards Physical & Sexual Violence. Finally, the occurrence of one form of violent behaviour was likely to be related to the other forms of violent behaviour. Aggr. Behav. 33:73-85, 2007.

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Effects of Greek orthodox christian church fasting on serum lipids and obesity

Abstract: Background: No study to date has focused on the impact of Greek Orthodox Christian fasting on serum lipoproteins and obesity yet.

Cited by 84 publications

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Calcium, nutrient and food intake of Greek Orthodox Christian monks during a fasting and non-fasting week

Calcium, nutrient and food intake of Greek Orthodox Christian monks during a fasting and non-fasting week

Effects of lenten fasting on body composition and biochemical parameters

Applying the concept of lifestyle in association with aggression and violence in Greek cohabitating couples

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