The doctor warned about the dangers of certain foods for the body during Lent

Orthodox Christians do not eat animal products during Lent, and they begin to eat more plant foods containing proteins, but they need to be careful with them. Mariyat Mukhina, a nutritionist, MD, member of the expert council of Roskachestvo, warned about this on Monday, March 3.

According to the expert, soy products and mushrooms can be dangerous to health.

"I would like to warn everyone against mushrooms, because it is an ecological sponge. They absorb all toxins and heavy metals from precipitation, soil, and air, and poisoning actually occurs. They need to be dosed and consumed twice a week for no more than 150-200 grams," she said in an interview with "Paragraph".

The nutritionist noted that soy products can cause impaired potency, impaired fertility and deterioration of spermatogenesis in men, so it is better for them to consume soy no more than twice a week.

At the same time, the specialist added that women, especially over the age of 40 and without hidden food intolerance, can eat soy products daily.

Mukhina added that fish and nuts add to the list of potentially dangerous products.

"Seafood is the most adequate substitute for protein, but, again, not everything is so good with them. The world's oceans have begun to accumulate microplastics and particles of radionuclides, which are formed as a result of disasters at nuclear power plants and so on, so we eat one type of seafood no more than twice a week," the expert said.

She reminded that strict observance of fasting should be approached with caution in order to avoid dangerous consequences for the body. In addition, pregnant women, children, and people with illnesses have benefits, the specialist concluded.

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Earlier, Rospotrebnadzor warned that improper nutrition during Lent can harm your health, the city news agency reports "Moscow".

The ministry noted that periodic restrictions on food intake can have a positive effect on the physical condition of the body.

In turn, State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov expressed the opinion that in the first four days of Lent, the working day should be reduced by two hours, reports NSN. He explained that these days Orthodox people go to churches for evening worship and listen to the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete, and if work ends at 18 o'clock, they do not have time to observe church traditions.