Dietitian Natalya Kruglova: the fact that it is correct to eat honey only in the first half of the day is a myth.
Doctor Kruglova told whether Consuming honey can affect the appearance of excess weight. The specialist stated that honey as a separate product does not provoke obesity if consumed by a person as part of a healthy diet, without overeating.
Doctor Kruglova added that honey can be eaten at any time of the day, it does not affect the figure. What influences is the total amount of food eaten per day and the daily caloric content of the diet.
Kruglova dispelled the myth about the connection between honey and the appearance of excess weight:
“There is a myth that honey promotes weight gain, so it should only be eaten in the first half of the day. This is wrong. The overall caloric content of the diet has a greater influence.” “There is a myth that honey promotes weight gain, so it can only be eaten in the first half of the day. This is wrong. The overall calorie content of the diet has a greater influence,” she told Moscow 24.
The nutritionist clarified that honey is one of the products with added sugar that should be consumed strictly in moderation. The expert clarified that a teaspoon of honey is equivalent to 5-6 grams of sugar. Without any fear for your health and figure, you can eat up to 6 teaspoons of honey every day, if you do not consume other sweets during the day.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that the habit of drinking tea and coffee during the day negatively affects the absorption of vitamins.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Natalya Kruglova Healthy lifestyle nutritionist