Nutritionist Anna Ivashkevich: digesting dairy products in the heat is hard work for the body.
Nutritionist Ivashkevich said in an interview:
“In hot weather, it can be dangerous to consume ice cream for people with diabetes and hypertension.”
The specialist noted that the consumption of dairy products in general should be moderate, since they are difficult for the body to digest. As for ice cream, don't forget that it is a high-calorie product that contains a lot of sugar and saturated fat. After its use, the level of sugar in the blood rises sharply, and the content of fatty components also increases.
Ivashkevich stressed: eating a lot in hot weather should not be in general, overeating can significantly increase the negative effect of heat on the body, contribute to its overheating.
“Our body also produces heat, and when we eat a lot of fatty, high-calorie food , heat transfer increases, thereby making the person even hotter, ”the nutritionist warned, talking to News.ru.
The doctor also advised not to get involved in caffeine and be sure to drink water after drinking caffeine-containing drinks.
Earlier portal MedikForum .ru wrote that meat and dairy products may contain trans fats.
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.
Anna Ivashkevich healthy lifestyle dietitian, nutritionist