Nutritionist named the most useful autumn vegetables

It is worth including pumpkin, beetroot and cabbage in the autumn diet, as these are the most useful autumn vegetables. On October 3, Elena Ustinova, a nutritionist at SM Clinic, told Gazeta.Ru».

She noted that due to its low calorie content (22 kcal per 100 g of product), pumpkin is an excellent choice for weight loss, and also improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

"100 g of pumpkin contains a daily dose of vitamin A, necessary for the normal functioning of the immune system, good eyesight and hormonal balance. In addition, it is rich in fiber (about 4 g per 100 g), which is necessary for the proper functioning of the digestive tract. In addition, pumpkin is perfectly combined with different products," said the specialist.

Beetroot will also be useful in the diet. At the same time, the doctor recalled that the claims about the high calorie content of the fetus are myths. So, 100 g of boiled beetroot contains about 8-10 g of carbohydrates.

"The main value of beetroot is anthocyanins, substances that give it a rich burgundy hue. These natural pigments have a powerful antioxidant effect, slow down the aging process, help fight stress, and protect cells from free radical damage. The darker the root crop, the more useful it is," Ustinova explained.

And the combination of fiber in beetroot helps to normalize the digestive tract.

The nutritionist named white cabbage as the third most useful seasonal vegetable. It is in autumn that its harvest reaches its peak. One serving of cabbage, carrot and green salad contains almost the daily value of vitamin C.

"All types of cabbage contain substances that may reduce the risk of breast cancer in women. White cabbage also contains vitamin U, a rare element that can heal mucous membranes and reduce the risk of exacerbations of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease," the doctor said.

However, some people may have contraindications to eating cabbage. Thus, patients with exacerbations of stomach disease are advised not to eat this vegetable until their health improves.

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Earlier that day, Margarita Belousova, an endocrinologist at the Sberbank Health medical company, spoke about dangerous products for patients with heart diseases. The expert attributed fast food, fatty meats (pork, lamb), margarine, confectionery (cakes, biscuits, pastries) to such products. The consumption of food with an excess of added sugar and refined carbohydrates will also negatively affect your health. Such a diet will increase the likelihood of not only developing obesity, but also increase cholesterol.

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