Nutritionist Elena Solomatina: some products are mistakenly perceived by people as dietary.
Nutritionist Solomatina told Vechernyaya Moskva about a common mistake made by people who watch their weight and try to stick to a healthy diet. Such a mistake, according to the doctor, is the use of pseudo-dietary products – those that are perceived as useful for maintaining a slim figure and health, but in fact can harm the body (especially if used incorrectly).
Solomatina noted that, as a rule, those who want to lose weight begin to monitor the calories that their body receives from food. The doctor emphasized that to achieve this goal, counting only calories is wrong, since it is also important for those losing weight to pay attention to the glycemic index (GI) of foods, which reflects their ability to increase blood sugar levels. The higher the GI, the faster and more significantly the blood sugar level increases, which contributes to fat deposition.
“Products such as watermelon, grapes or cherries are quite low in calories, but they contain a lot of sugar,” the nutritionist called pseudo-diet products.
Solomatina added that the glycemic index of some products increases significantly after heat treatment. For example, raw carrots or cooled whole boiled potatoes are quite healthy and dietary products. Boiled carrots and hot potatoes are pseudo-dietary, having a high GI.
“Boiled carrots and beets, for example, in vinaigrette can contribute to the formation of fat,” the nutritionist warned.
The doctor also advised using vegetable oils with caution. They may have beneficial properties, but they also contain a huge amount of calories. Even the famous olive oil should be used with the calorie control of the diet in mind, the doctor noted.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that a daily portion of cheese should be a piece no more than 30 grams.
Important! The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Elena Solomatina Healthy lifestyle nutritionist, candidate of medical sciences