Doctor Nuria Dianova shared ways to make pancakes dietary and healthy.
During Maslenitsa week, traditionally more pancakes are eaten. Nutritionist Dianova told the 360 TV channel that she helps make this high-calorie dish much less harmful to health and figure. In particular, the specialist advised to abandon processed white wheat flour when preparing them and instead include “coarser”, fiber-containing flour options (for example, flaxseed) in the pancakes.
“Animal milk can be replaced with a plant-based analogue , whey or aquafab – a liquid that is formed when legumes are cooked or canned,” the doctor added.
In addition, to reduce the calorie content of pancakes, you need to monitor the sugar content in them and what fillings and sauces are used. The most dietary choice is simple thin lean pancakes with a minimum of sugar and no additional ingredients. Or savory pancakes with vegetables and herbs. More high-calorie, but still useful as a source of valuable nutrients and vitamins, are pancakes filled with pieces of fruit and berries, cottage cheese, fish, and caviar. This kind of pancakes, according to Dianova, are equivalent to a separate meal, and it is best to eat them in the first half of the day.
In addition, the nutritionist advised eating pancakes with hummus.
“If you have problems with skin, it is useful to add sesame urbech, tahini paste or hummus to pancakes”
The specialist emphasized that pancakes should not be overused – if eaten in large quantities, they will unnecessarily stimulate active fat deposition, and their absorption will be an excessive burden on the pancreas. The nutritionist recommended eating a maximum of four pancakes per day.
The doctor considers fatty pancakes with sweet dressings, for example, condensed milk, to be the most harmful option.
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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.
Nuria Dianova Healthy lifestyle, gastroenterologist, nutritionist