Gastroenterologist Veronika Kornilova recalled the high calorie content of Olivier and herring under a fur coat.
Kornilova noted in an interview that salads, traditional for the Russian New Year's table, are a dense, calorie-rich dish. They contain a lot of mayonnaise and almost all ingredients are thermally processed. The medic added that heat treatment destroys a large number of vitamins and trace elements in vegetables, in addition, fiber is destroyed under the influence of high temperatures, and the glycemic index also increases (for example, in carrots, beets, potatoes). The use of such dishes is closely associated with weight gain.
At the same time, the doctor named the lowest-calorie of such dense New Year's salads
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“Mimosa salad contains fewer calories than Olivier and herring under a fur coat,” Veronika Kornilova told Gazeta.ru.
The gastroenterologist recommended preparing a Greek salad for the New Year's feast, which includes fresh vegetables and herbs, olive oil . The specialist stated that in general it is preferable to dress salads with healthy vegetable oils (rather than mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt), since the oils help improve bile flow. ru wrote about what not to eat with heart disease.
Important! The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Veronika Kornilova Healthy lifestyle gastroenterologist