Nutritionist named a way to make pancakes less high-calorie

A gastroenterologist of the first category, nutritionist, and eating psychologist Nuria Dianova told how to make pancakes healthier and lower in calories.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Thursday, February 12, the expert noted that it is possible to influence the structure of pancakes by changing the recipe. According to her, it is better to replace milk with plant-based alternatives, as it contains trans fats and saturated fats, which is associated with risks of cardiovascular diseases.

She also drew attention to the choice of flour: premium wheat flour rises well due to its high gluten content, but if you add at least 20% whole grain, rye or chickpea flour, the dish will become richer in vegetable protein.

In addition, the specialist recommended not to lubricate pancakes with butter because of the excess of fatty acids, which can cause problems with the digestive tract. She also called the filling important, advising to avoid too sweet options and give preference to peanut paste, pumpkin urbech or Greek yogurt.

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Earlier that day, gastroenterologist Ekaterina Kashukh, in an interview with RT, explained how many pancakes you can eat at a time without health consequences. According to her, for an adult without gastrointestinal diseases and without excess weight, two or three pancakes at one meal should not harm well-being. For children of primary school age, an adequate portion is one or two pancakes. It is important to consider the total calorie content of the diet.

Nutritionist, specialist in the field of RPE Olga Romashina on February 11, in an interview with Moskva 24, called condensed milk and chocolate paste the most harmful fillings for pancakes. The expert, in particular, drew attention to the presence of trans fats in chocolate pastes, which have a negative effect on the cardiovascular system. 360.ru .

Also on February 11, surgeon Alexander Umnov warned that the combination of pancakes with raw vegetables, fruits or alcohol can cause abdominal heaviness, bloating and other gastrointestinal problems. Fatty fillings like sour cream, mayonnaise, meat, cheese, or sweet additives put a lot of strain on the liver and gall bladder. kp.ru .

Nutritionist Anastasia Lebedeva warned on February 5 that daily consumption of pancakes can disrupt the metabolism. For people with sensitive digestion, pancakes can cause heaviness, bloating and heartburn every day, especially if refined flour and fatty additives are used in the dough.

Earlier, Antonina Starodubova, chief nutritionist at the Moscow Department of Health, warned that people with certain diseases, including those of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, should limit the consumption of pancakes, NSN notes.

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