The doctor listed cellulite-provoking products

Evgenia Melnikova, a gastroenterologist at SM Clinic, told on Monday, April 20, which foods should be excluded from the menu to combat cellulite and excess weight.

The specialist noted in an interview with the Health Mail that in order to avoid the formation of the so-called "orange peel" it is necessary to exclude the following products from the diet: jam, caramel, sweets, honey, ice cream, cookies, chocolate, sweet carbonated drinks. She explained that fast carbohydrates stimulate the formation of the hormone insulin in the blood, which promotes the accumulation of body fat. 360.ru .

Trans fats, which are part of mayonnaise, margarine, sausage, cheese, butter and cream, also lead to atherosclerotic vascular damage and the formation of gallstones, the expert added. To improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system and reduce inflammation in the body, it is necessary to focus on healthy fats — omega-3 fatty acids (flaxseed oil, chia seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts).

The gastroenterologist emphasized that alcohol is one of the strongest appetite stimulants. At the same time, it slows down the metabolism. As a result, the body burns calories more slowly, fat reserves in cells increase and extra pounds gain.

Melnikova believes that preference should be given to slow carbohydrates, which include vegetables, nuts, legumes and cereals. 360.ru . They gradually increase the level of insulin in the blood, help maintain stable blood glucose levels, provide a long-lasting feeling of fullness and prevent sudden fluctuations in energy. In addition, they are a source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

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In turn, Svetlana Malinovskaya, head of the department of rehabilitation treatment at the Vidnovskaya Regional Clinical Hospital of the Moscow Ministry of Health, told the Moscow city News agency that zucchini is a low—calorie and healthy product, this vegetable contains many vitamins, and also helps with puffiness and cellulite.

Margarita Belousova, an endocrinologist at the Sberbank Health medical company, told RT that it is not recommended to eat fatty and fried foods on an empty stomach, such as fast food, sausage or pastries with a lot of fat.

Earlier, nutritionist Alena Vavilova said that the key to losing weight lies not in extreme diets, but in a competent approach to nutrition, which allows you to first get rid of edema, and then gradually reduce the percentage of adipose tissue.