The nutritionist named the acceptable amount of Easter cake.

Nutritionist, PhD Elena Solomatina told how many cakes you can eat on Easter without harm to your health.

In an interview with Radio 1 on April 15, the specialist noted that a healthy person can eat any kind of cakes — sweet, with nuts and raisins, but it is better to stick to the measure. On average, 100-200 g of cake is enough. For those who are afraid of gaining weight, or who have problems with the digestive tract or diabetes, it is better to limit yourself to a purely symbolic tasting.

You can also make a cake from other ingredients, for example, replace wheat flour with whole grain flour, add stevia or applesauce instead of sugar.

"The more ingredients, the more calorific the product, the smaller the proportions. Also, you should not eat more than two colored eggs at Easter, you need to think about your digestive tract," the doctor added.

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The demand for cakes, eggs, and dyes has doubled or tripled.

On April 16, Roskachestvo urged not to buy cakes with cracked or burnt sides. According to experts, a burnt crust is a sign of an increased content of carcinogens and toxic acrylamide. A high-quality product should not be too lush with low weight. If the cake is small but heavy, it may turn out to be unpeeled, notes 360.ru .

On the same day, Rospotrebnadzor advised checking its composition before buying a cake. It should contain only natural ingredients: eggs, butter and sugar, not egg powder, margarine and sweeteners. Pravda.Ru . It is also worth paying attention to the top of the cake. If it gets wet, it may indicate that the product is stale.

Also on April 16, nutritionist Alexey Kabanov said that sweet cakes with rich fillings and glazes can be dangerous to health. According to him, manufacturers are trying to make their cakes as bright as possible, which is why the products turn into "calorie bombs," writes Moscow 24. Kabanov explained that the cakes should be light and not overloaded with sweets.

On the same day, endocrinologist and nutritionist Janeta Borlakova, in an interview with Izvestia, said that during the Easter holidays it is advisable to eat no more than three eggs and 150 grams of cake per day. It is advisable to plan the holiday menu in advance and control the portions.

On April 15, endocrinologist Natalia Shvedova advised not to lean on cakes after fasting. She explained that excessive consumption of pastries with cream, icing and chocolate can be a test for the pancreas, RT notes.

On April 14, gastroenterologist Lyudmila Sukhorukova warned that it is worth giving up eating sweet Easter cakes if a person is diagnosed with celiac disease or diabetes mellitus. According to her, traditional pastries contain large amounts of sugar and calories, which can provoke vascular complications.