The nutritionist urged to control the portion size

Dietitian, PhD Elena Solomatina told how to eat in order not to stretch the stomach.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Wednesday, August 20, the expert noted that everyone needs to control portions, regardless of goals. She gave an example: lettuce and nuts are equally healthy, but their caloric content varies greatly, as do meat and greens. At the same time, the stomach is not bottomless, and it can be stretched with any food.

According to the expert, a stretched stomach produces more of the hunger hormone, which makes satiation more difficult. Portions, she added, can be adjusted for caloric content, volume, and nutrient density. As a guideline, she named the rule that meat or fish should fit in the palm of your hand, although it all depends on individual characteristics.

The nutritionist emphasized that the number and size of servings depend on lifestyle. Frequent fractional meals are suitable for some, while rare but more voluminous meals are suitable for others. During physical exertion, the diet must be adjusted to reflect activity.

On August 19, Elena Solomatina, in an interview with Moscow 24, warned that green apples could worsen the condition of the stomach. In addition, according to her, perfectly identical fruits are often treated with chemicals, while uneven apples can be healthier. 360.ru . She noted that the elastic shiny skin speaks of freshness without damage, and advised choosing fruits of different shades — each color carries its own set of antioxidants. The specialist added that it is best to buy apples grown in neighboring regions. Prolonged transportation and storage of fruits leads to a loss of vitamins in fruits, writes RT.

On August 12, nutritionist Irina Pisareva told who is dangerous to eat fiber. She noted that with insufficient water intake, excess fiber can cause constipation, and with exacerbations of ulcers, colitis and other gastrointestinal diseases, its amount should be limited so as not to overload the body.

In December, nutritionist Inna Pichugina advised to observe the principle of the "golden plate" during the feast. According to her, nutritionists recommend a plate with a diameter of 21 cm for women and 24 cm for men. Half should be filled with vegetables, a quarter with carbohydrates (rice, potatoes, legumes, grain bread), and another quarter with protein: low—fat poultry, fish, eggs or seafood, the Moscow City News agency reports.

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