The nutritionist pointed out the danger of pickles for health

Alexey Bereznikov, MD, Head of the Department of Dietetics at the Russian Biotechnological University, warned that frequent consumption of homemade pickles, including pickles, can negatively affect the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

In conversation with Lenta.Ru On Wednesday, August 6, the doctor warned that excess sodium retains fluid in the body, increases blood pressure and increases the load on blood vessels, which can lead to hypertension and atherosclerosis. Hypertensive patients, the elderly, and people with kidney diseases should be especially careful with pickles.

To reduce the harm, he recommended washing pickles before meals and controlling portions — no more than one or two cucumbers per day. According to him, pickles are acceptable, but it is better to give preference to fresh vegetables and low-salt preparations. If you get thirsty or have a headache after salting, this is a signal of an overabundance of sodium. In this case, it is worth drinking more water and reducing salt in the following meals.

On August 5, nutritionist and gastroenterologist Nuria Dianova, in an interview with Moskva 24, said that dried fruits and herbal teas relieve the condition during magnetic storms. According to her, it is necessary to give up alcohol and reduce the use of tonic drinks such as coffee, black and green tea, notes 360.ru . According to the expert, during periods of magnetic storms, it is especially important to focus on plant-based foods, RT reports.

At the end of July, Roskachestvo warned about the dangers of improperly harvesting homemade pickles. Basic safety rules begin with careful preparation. All vegetables and fruits should be rinsed under running water with a brush, and jars and lids should be sterilized for at least 10-15 minutes.

Earlier, nutritionist Antonina Starodubtseva said that it is better to replace pickled cucumbers with sauerkraut. Pickles and marinades, both store—bought and homemade, contain a lot of salt, so it's important to consume them in moderation. kp.ru .

Before that, surgeon Alexander Umnov called mutton and pickles the worst snacks for vodka. According to him, heavy meals are an unfortunate choice of vodka snacks: they stay in the stomach for a long time, and alcohol absorbed into them later has a stronger effect on the body, NSN notes.

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