Nutritionist Olga Ilyicheva explained how useful okroshka can be.
Nutritionist Ilyicheva drew attention to the fact that cold fresh potatoes present in okroshka are a source of resistant starch – a special type of fiber that serves as food for beneficial intestinal bacteria. By processing resistant starch, bacteria begin to produce short-chain fatty acids, including butyric acid, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the intestinal walls. As a result, the intestines and its mucous membranes become better protected from damage. In addition, consuming resistant starch improves fat burning.
Ilyicheva noted that you can prepare a version of okroshka by replacing potatoes with turnips.
In addition, the nutritionist recommended using natural ingredients to season the dish.
“Okroshka seasoned with real fermented kvass, rather than a carbonated drink from a bottle, will be much more beneficial. Natural kvass contains live lactobacilli, organic acids, bacterial metabolic products – it is a living probiotic and metabiotic,” the specialist shared with RIAMO.
Okroshka can also be seasoned with natural fermented milk products – kefir, yogurt, acidophilus. The main thing is that the body tolerates them well.
“Okroshka contains a large amount of fiber, which gives a feeling of fullness and satisfies hunger for a long time, improves the functioning of the digestive system, and maintains bowel regularity,” the expert emphasized.
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Olga Ilyicheva Healthy lifestyle nutritionist