The doctor warned about the dangers of snacking
Frequent and improper snacking during the day can lead to the development of serious diseases and accelerate the aging process. Olga Shuppo, the founder and scientific director of the Grand Clinic network, told Izvestia about this on February 2.
The expert explained that the main risk lies in metabolic disorders. Any snack increases the level of insulin and glucose in the blood. When a person constantly snacks, insulin is kept at a high level, which provokes chronic insulin resistance. This is a direct path to the development of diabetes, obesity and other systemic diseases.
According to the doctor, snacks with a high content of sugar and fast carbohydrates, such as pastries and sweets, are especially dangerous.
"They cause glucose spikes, increasing fatigue and hunger. When simple carbohydrates are abused, acid accumulates in the tissues, causing chronic inflammation. The cells become sluggish, which leads to premature aging," the specialist explained.
Even fruits, often considered a healthy snack, can be harmful due to fructose. Excessive fruit snacking leads to an insulin load. Fruits should be eaten after the main meal. Berries, such as strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, are most preferred — they do not cause sudden insulin spikes.
The expert recommends observing intervals between meals of at least 4-6 hours, not skipping breakfast and avoiding eating at the desk. To determine the optimal diet for yourself today, you can use special genetic testing, concluded Shuppo.
On January 26, Anna Oderiy, an endocrinologist at the SM Clinic, spoke about the causes of "chocolate addiction" in winter. One of the key factors is the lack of light. Reducing daylight hours affects the production of serotonin and melatonin, which leads to increased fatigue, decreased mood, and the search for quick sources of pleasure.
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