The nutritionist warned about the danger of reducing the amount of fat during the diet

Nutritionist Roman Pristansky told us which nutrients should not be reduced during dieting.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Monday, March 16, the specialist noted that you can only play with the diet consciously — understanding the role of each element of nutrition. This is especially true for fats, which are vital for the body.

The expert explained that fats are the most energy-intensive substrate of the body and perform an important structural function: they help to "patch" blood vessels, participate in the production of hormones and provide the body with energy.

He stressed that even with a calorie deficit, it is impossible to reduce fat intake below the minimum level. The optimal norm, according to him, is considered to be from 0.5 to 1 g per 1 kg of body weight per day. A similar principle applies to protein.

The nutritionist added that proteins are necessary for the formation of new structures in the body and perform a transport function for cholesterol, helping to maintain its normal level in the blood.

The day before, fitness trainer and nutritionist Artyom Nikulshin stressed that starvation and strict diets for weight loss do not work. According to him, drastic calorie restriction gives only a short-term effect due to water, and then leads to breakdown and weight gain. To lose weight, you need to eat 1.5—2 g of protein, 0.7–1 g of fat, 1.5–2 g of carbohydrates per 1 kg of body weight. Life.ru .

March 13th 360.ru with reference to nutritionist Anna Kuchina, he noted that fasting can be dangerous. Electrolyte deficiency can disrupt the heart rate, and a slowdown in metabolism often leads to a rapid return of lost weight. In women, this can cause hormonal disruptions, menstrual irregularities, and even infertility.

Nutritionist Mariyat Mukhina told RT on March 10 that the keto diet is a low-carb way of eating with reduced protein intake and increased fat intake. She explained that this method is being tried by those who want to solve some health issues. For example, to reduce weight, reduce intoxication, cleanse the body, or reduce inflammation.

In February, nutritionist and nutritionist Sofya Kovanova said that almost all light soups with vegetable or low-fat broth are healthy. According to her, these include, for example, ear soup, mashed broccoli, bean soup and chicken soup with herbs. Rich meat broths, on the contrary, can worsen the condition of gastrointestinal diseases, hypertension and gout. Such spams include rich meat broths, hodgepodge, fatty kharcho, creamy cream soups, NSN notes.

In January, gastroenterologist Ekaterina Kashukh called the belief that the digestive tract experiences severe stress during overeating a myth. According to her, the digestive organs of a healthy person have a significant adaptive resource. If the liver, pancreas and intestines are functioning normally, then the gastrointestinal tract is not strained by changes in diet and does not require long-term habituation.

Earlier Pravda.Ru She wrote that fats are an important part of the cell structure: they are part of cell membranes and help regulate metabolism between the cell and the environment. In addition, fats increase the feeling of fullness — they slow down digestion and help to avoid hunger for longer, reducing the risk of overeating.

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