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Friday 25 December 2020
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Agencies:
Endocrinologist and nutritionist Mikhail Zapotin warned of foods saturated with simple carbohydrates that are harmful to people after reaching the age of 40, if they consume them regularly, in an interview with the medicine forum “medikforum” published by Sputnik.
The nutritionist believes that: “It is necessary to abandon the daily consumption of sugar, jam, honey, sweet drinks, white bread, sweets, pasta, milk chocolate and ice cream.”
The doctor warned that: “The development of diabetes, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease is linked to the consumption of large amounts of simple carbohydrates.”
Also, according to a nutritionist, after reaching the age of 40, it is advised to stop eating junk food, saying: “This category includes potato chips, toast, soft drinks, delicious nuts, snacks, three-in-one coffee, pasta, and fast soups. Preparation. “
He added, explaining the harm from these meals: “In terms of harm, fast food, in addition to empty calories, it also contains many artificial additives, flavors and preservatives.”
As the expert warned: “After 40 years, it is dangerous to overdo it with foods that contain high levels of salt, because this can lead to high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.”
In addition, Zapotin called for “giving up processed meats in the form of sausages, bacon and especially smoked sausages, as this food is characterized by dangerously high doses of nitrates, trans fats, preservatives, and other additives that are extremely unwanted to the body.” Studies indicate that similar products lead to cancer. “
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