Russians warned against abuse of raspberries and currants

Raspberries and currants should be consumed with caution, as they can cause heartburn and pain. Anastasia Lebedeva, Associate Professor of the Department of Dietetics at Rosbiotech University, told about this on Thursday, August 7.

First of all, this applies to those who have gastritis, ulcers and increased acidity. However, berries should not be abused even in the absence of contraindications. According to Lebedeva, both berries can cause allergic reactions, including rashes, itching and swelling.

Those who have an intolerance to salicylates, substances contained in raspberries, should be especially careful. Lenta.Ru . In turn, currants, especially black currants, contain a lot of purines, which contribute to the accumulation of uric acid, which is dangerous for gout and certain types of kidney stones. Lebedeva noted that black currant can slightly reduce blood pressure, so its amount should be monitored with a tendency to hypotension.

The specialist believes that the optimal serving is up to 100-150 grams per day, RT notes. Lebedeva also urged to consult with a doctor for chronically ill, pregnant women and before introducing berries into the diet of children.

On August 6, nutritionist and nutritionist Anna Belousova warned Russians about the risks of poisoning with low-quality watermelons saturated with nitrates. In an interview with NSN, the expert noted that even a natural and good watermelon still contains residual concentrations of nitrates, like any vegetable grown on earth.

The doctor advised people with diabetes to be especially careful with watermelon — because of the high sugar content, this berry is not suitable for daily consumption. According to Belousova, watermelon has a diuretic effect and has a beneficial effect on the kidneys and liver, but it is better not to combine it with other foods — it is worth taking a break for about an hour and a half between meals. 360.ru .

In July, nutritionist Ekaterina Guzman spoke about the benefits of red currants. According to her, it is a valuable source of vitamins, minerals and other useful substances.

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