Why fast during the Lenten season? Fasting is designed to in part decrease dependence on one's flesh/human nature and improve one's spiritual sensitivity. Lent for some means fasting meat, junk food, deserts, and sugar filled soft drinks and coffee. During lent my diet transitions to centering on raw foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, salads, brown rice and steam vegetables. I splurge on nuts dried fruits like raisin, dates, figs, and prunes. I also enjoy hot cereals made with whole grains like oatmeal and steel cut oats. It always good to remind your body that your spirit is in control.