The nutritionist named the permissible amount of bread without harm to health

Nutritionist Sofia Kovanova told how much bread you can eat without harm to your health.

In conversation with aif.ru On Thursday, January 22, she noted that no more than a few slices of bread can be consumed per day, so as not to harm the figure and the body.

She explained that the acceptable amount of bread in the diet depends on the goal. According to her, when losing weight, it is recommended to limit yourself to one slice a day or every other day, giving preference to whole grain or rye bread. When gaining muscle mass, on the contrary, you can include two to four slices per day in the diet to increase its energy value.

The expert also noted that it is acceptable for athletes to consume small portions of white or toasted bread before training, as it provides the body with the necessary calories faster.

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Also on January 22, dietitian Tatiana Solntseva stated that white bread should not be completely excluded from the diet. It contains B vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates, which provide the body with energy, especially during an active lifestyle. The expert added that white bread may be preferable for gastrointestinal diseases, when black bread is contraindicated due to its high fiber content. kp.ru .

On the same day, Moscow 24 wrote that bread should be stored in the freezer, as it is less dangerous from the point of view of obesity when frozen. Immunologist Andrey Prodeus noted that the starch contained in bread breaks down to glucose, which experts associate with weight gain. According to him, when bread is frozen, starch stops splitting, enters the large intestine and becomes a breeding ground for beneficial bacteria.

Kovanova said on January 21 that white bread made from premium flour and pastry products are considered the most harmful. According to her, such products provide little satiety and quickly cause repeated hunger. But if you just need calories and energy before exercising, then this option is suitable, writes RT.

Before that, on January 15, nutritionist Anna Belousova told NSN that shawarma is contraindicated for people who want to lose weight. She noted that it is acceptable to eat it several times a year. She added that if the dish is cooked correctly, then there is nothing terrible about it, because it is unleavened bread — lavash, meat from which excess fat is removed during grilling, white cabbage.

In September, nutritionist Elena Solomatina said that whole-grain bread is dangerous to eat with gastrointestinal diseases. According to her, the reason lies in the high fiber content, which can cause bloating or flatulence, as well as damage weakened mucous membranes. 360.ru .

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