Nutritionist dispelled the myth about the frequency of nutrition for amateur athletes

Nutritionist Alla Makarova dispelled the myth about the frequency of nutrition for amateur athletes. In an interview with Radio 1 on Thursday, February 5, she urged people to listen to themselves and forget about dogmas, since there is no universal formula.

She noted that the diet should be selected individually, taking into account the state of human health, his initial weight and dietary habits. According to her, an abrupt change in the food regime is undesirable, so there is no universal number of meals.

Makarova explained that for a person without serious health problems who is striving to improve physical fitness, a scheme of three main meals may be suitable, provided that the portions remain full and balanced.

She specified that the volume of one serving can be about 450-500 g, which, with sufficient protein, fat and carbohydrates, allows you to stay full for four to five hours. According to her, this mode is convenient because it eliminates the need for constant snacking, but if you feel uncomfortable, the intervals between meals should be adjusted.

The expert added that it is important to adapt any nutrition schedule to the individual characteristics of the body. She stressed that the key importance is not the number of meals, but their quality, as well as the composition of the diet and personal feelings of a person, which help to build a diet that supports physical activity and energy levels throughout the day.

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On the same day, Makarova warned that it would not be possible to adjust the figure by sports alone. She explained that with increased physical activity, especially strength training, a person's appetite and need for nutrients increase dramatically. According to her, a common mistake is that people start eating more of their usual and often harmful foods — sweets, pastries and fast food, Moscow 24 notes.

Also on February 4, nutritionist coach Yuri Brabechan said that stretching, light massage and a warm shower promote faster elimination of lactic acid from muscles after intense workouts. The trainer recommended performing light activity after training: 5-10 minutes of walking, stretching or smooth movements to accelerate blood flow, according to RIAMO.

On February 2, nutritionist and nutritionist Sofia Kovanova advised eating right to reduce the risk of dementia. According to the nutritionist, those foods that are rich in B vitamins, omega acids and choline are good for the brain, notes 360.ru .

In January, fitness trainer and nutritionist Evgenia Yan said that the main reasons for weight loss failures are incorrect motivation and unrealistic goals. The expert noted that a sharp rejection of the usual food, daily workouts and strict regime control quickly lead to fatigue and breakdowns, writes NSN.

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