Have you ever wondered why many Christians do not eat meat on Good Friday? They would say meat is forbidden and instead eat fish or other meals like Frejon on Good Friday. 

But why is this so on this day specifically? Well, forbidding meat on Good Friday is linked to the death of Jesus Christ. 

Good Friday is the day Christians commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is seen as a solemn day of mourning, reflection, and repentance. 

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Jesus, when he died on the cross, sacrificed his flesh and to honour him, Christians decided to refrain from eating flesh meat.

The flesh meat forbidden on Good Friday includes the meat of mammals and poultry, and the main foods that come under this category are beef, pork, chicken, and turkey. 

But then, while meat from these animals are forbidden on Good Friday, the non-flesh products of these animals are not. Things like milk, cheese, butter, eggs, and sauces made from animal fats can be eaten.

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Fish is allowed to be eaten as it is seen as not belonging to the flesh meat category as the Latin word for meat – caro, applies to flesh meat and has never been understood to include fish.

Also, fish was originally considered a “poor man’s food” and was not associated with feasting or luxury. It became an acceptable alternative because it aligned with the spirit of humility and penance.

Some also believe the apostles in the Bible who were fishermen ate fish often, reinforcing its religious symbolism. This is why you’ll often see dishes like Frejon, grilled tilapia, or catfish pepper soup on Good Friday menus, especially in Christian households in Nigeria.

It is important to note that it is not explicitly stated in the Bible that Christians should avoid meat on Good Friday.

The practice actually comes more from church tradition, especially within the Roman Catholic Church.Over time, it spread to other Christian denominations as a meaningful way to honour Christ’s sacrifice.

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When it comes to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), most people expect the usual suspects: cramps, irritability, and mood swings.

But PMS isn’t always predictable and for some women, their PMS comes with a range of lesser-known symptoms that can be surprising and even confusing.

Here are some uncommon PMS symptoms that many women experience.

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Heightened sense of smell

Some women develop a much sharper sense of smell in the days leading up to their period. Scents that usually go unnoticed like perfumes your neighbour is wearing, the food they are cooking two houses away or even body odour  suddenly become overwhelming. This heightened sense of smell is linked to fluctuating estrogen levels.

Vivid dreams and disturbed sleep

Another uncommon PMS symptom some women experience is change in sleep patterns leading to restlessness, insomnia, or extremely vivid dreams. Sleep disturbances can also intensify mood swings and fatigue during this time.

Digestive changes

PMS can also trigger unexpected digestive symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, or excessive gas. These are usually caused by hormonal effects on the digestive tract, particularly a drop in progesterone.

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Depression and anxiety

While mild mood changes are common with PMS, some women experience intense emotional symptoms like sudden anxiety, sadness, irritability, or even depressive and suicidal thoughts. These emotional shifts are linked to fluctuations in hormones and in more severe cases, it may be a sign of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). 

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Bloating

For some women, abdominal bloating is common during the days leading to their period. But then, for some this bloating is taken to another level as it occurs in their face, hands and even feet. This bloating is usually due to water retention caused by hormonal shifts, particularly involving estrogen and progesterone.

Bonus symptom: Excessive farting

Three or four days after having their period, some women experience excessive farting. While this is not actually a PMS symptom, it is the end result of bloating before they had before the period. Most of that water retention bloated face leads to more gas being trapped in the intestines, and then excessive flatulence with the gas released via farting, which doesn’t smell bad by the way.

Did any of these symptoms shock you?

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