Nutritionist explained the reason for the craving for chips

Maria Chernyaeva, a general practitioner and nutritionist, explained the reason for the craving for chips.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Friday, March 21, the specialist said that chips are fast carbohydrates that give the body fast energy, but it is not enough for a long time.

"The brain doesn't need it. Also, most chips have flavor additives that are addictive and constantly craving. Besides, it's very fast," the specialist explained.

According to her, eating chips is a psychological habit, like eating popcorn while watching a movie. The main ingredient in chips is the oil they are fried in, which is trans fats. Due to the use of such products, there is a risk of an increase in bad cholesterol. This already leads to the development of cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks, and atherosclerosis.

A similar motive: in Russia, they propose to introduce an excise tax on chips

Public activists motivate this measure with concern for the health of the population.

On March 21, Elena Pavlovskaya, MD, stated that Children, especially younger ones, begin to perceive chips as the norm of nutrition if parents include this product in the family diet. And this lays the foundation for improper eating behavior in the future and increases the risks of obesity and chronic diseases in adulthood, the website notes. kp.ru .

On March 20, Oleg Pavlov, the head of the Public Council at Rospotrebnadzor, proposed banning the sale of chips to children. In an interview with Izvestia, he explained that in 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for minimizing the consumption of foods rich in trans fats. They can cause coronary heart disease. In 2023, WHO put chips at the top of the list of the most harmful foods, notes 360.ru .