The nutritionist pointed out the non-obvious danger of pumpkin

Andrey Bobrovsky, a nutritionist and Candidate of medical Sciences, warned about the non-obvious danger of pumpkin.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Tuesday, October 14, he noted that people with acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) should not eat pumpkin.

He warned that with diabetes, it is important to take into account its high glycemic index and include the product in the diet in a dosed manner, taking into account the total amount of carbohydrates.

According to the expert, allergy sufferers are also at risk — an orange pigment or other substances contained in pumpkin can cause a reaction.

The doctor added that for most people this vegetable remains very useful. He recommended eating pumpkin three to four times a week in portions of 200-300 g. At the same time, it is important to observe the measure and take into account the individual characteristics of the body.

At the end of September, Larisa Nikitina, a nutritionist and anti-aging therapist, said that the bright color of pumpkin is due to the high content of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that helps preserve youth and health. She stressed that "this is a plant-based form of vitamin A, which is difficult to overdo," reports 360.ru . Pumpkin also contains B vitamins, niacin, vitamin C, as well as minerals: calcium, silicon, iron, nickel, cobalt, chromium, copper. According to the expert, pumpkin also helps to normalize digestion, RT notes.

Earlier, Alexander Voynov, a dietetic consultant, warned that raw pumpkin is not recommended for gastrointestinal inflammations and gallstones or kidney stones, as it has a choleretic effect and can provoke the movement of stones. Sometimes frequent consumption of this vegetable can cause bloating and loosening of the stool, the website writes kp.ru .

On October 2, endocrinologist and nutritionist Anton Polyakov called pumpkin seeds the most useful. He noted that raw pumpkin seeds have an antiparasitic effect and are rich in zinc and other beneficial substances.

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