Nutritionist Pavlyuk pointed out the danger of pumpkin latte

Nutritionist Natalia Pavlyuk spoke about the dangers of a popular autumn drink — pumpkin latte.

In an interview with Radio 1 on October 27, the specialist noted that potassium sorbate is a preservative that prevents the growth of mold, yeast and bacteria. It is used in sausages, sausages, yoghurts and cheeses. It is safe in small amounts, but if exceeded, it can be harmful.

The expert also noted that latte refers to ultra-processed foods that contribute to weight gain, hypertension and other chronic diseases. According to her, drinks with sugar lead to tooth decay, metabolic disorders and metabolic syndrome.

Craft coffee: Russians have become more likely to make coffee themselves

Sales of devices for self-preparation of coffee drinks have increased due to rising coffee prices.

On October 6, biohacking expert Maria Molostvova spoke about the benefits and harms of coffee. The expert warned that constant coffee consumption can lead to addiction, stomach irritation and dehydration. People with hypertension and gastrointestinal diseases should be especially careful.

Earlier, a lecturer at the medical faculty of the State University of Education, surgeon Alexander Umnov, in an interview with Life.ru He called for giving up cinnamon rolls in the fall because of the risk of weight gain. According to him, they contain fast carbohydrates, which are converted into fats in the body, writes RT. The doctor also called for avoiding baked apples due to the risk of gastritis and pumpkin latte, which contains a large amount of sugar. 360.ru .

Before that, nutritionist-cardiologist Yulia Panova warned that you can get better because of coffee with various additives. According to her, coffee with additives is actually a separate dish: there are about 120 calories in a cup of latte, and syrups, milk, cream and sugar easily make the drink high in calories, NSN notes.

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