The expert called herbal products useful for women's health.

Olesya Makhova, head of the Roskachestvo Plant-based Product Competence Center, spoke on Monday, June 23, about herbal products that positively affect hormonal balance, skin beauty and a woman's emotional state.

According to the expert, one of the key elements of the diet should be legumes — chickpeas, soy products, beans and lentils.

"They provide the body with plant protein, which is essential for cell renewal, as well as iron and folic acid, which are crucial for preventing anemia and maintaining reproductive health. It is especially useful to include them in the menu during pregnancy and during the menstrual cycle," the expert explained in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

According to Makhova, it is important to include greens in the diet. These foods contain calcium, magnesium, and vitamin K, which strengthen bones. In addition, the greens are rich in antioxidants that slow down aging and protect the skin from the negative effects of the environment.

She recommended eating flax seeds, as it is a plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. They also support the cardiovascular system and reduce inflammatory processes in the body.

The expert added that blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and cranberries have powerful antioxidant properties, protect cells from oxidative stress and improve the functioning of the genitourinary system.

"Do not forget about nuts and seeds — almonds, walnuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. They contain vitamin E, zinc and selenium, which play a key role in maintaining the beauty of hair and nails, as well as in the work of the reproductive system," said Makhova.

On June 20, nutritionist Elena Solomatina told in an interview with Life.Ru that eating berries with mold is very harmful to health. According to the expert, these toxins are not destroyed by heat treatment, soaking, or washing. Once in the body, they primarily affect the liver, as it neutralizes harmful substances. The kidneys also suffer because they excrete toxins, but the most dangerous thing is cell mutation, which can lead to cancer.

Earlier, on June 19, Ivan Yeremenko, a general practitioner at Krasnogorsk Hospital, said that cherries contain a lot of sugar, so it is important for people who want to lose weight to consume the berry in moderation.