The nutritionist called the consequences of using ketchup

Nutritionist Natalia Pavlyuk told what consequences the use of ketchup can lead to. In an interview with Radio 1 on Friday, June 5, the specialist explained that not all ketchup is equally harmful — much depends on its composition and degree of processing.

Sugar, salt, oils, and flavor enhancers are often added to industrial sauces. According to the expert, when choosing ketchup, it is worth carefully studying the composition and avoiding products with a lot of additives and preservatives.

The expert warned that such components can affect the feeling of hunger and satiety, contribute to overeating and weight gain. The nutritionist advised giving preference to simpler ketchup options or replacing them with homemade tomato paste.

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Earlier in the day, nutritionist Olga Redina said that the high salt content is one of the main problems of ketchup. Excess salt retains fluid in the body and increases blood pressure, which is especially dangerous for hypertensive patients and people with cardiovascular diseases. kp.ru .

In May, nutritionist Olga Panova warned that mayonnaise can increase the calorie content of a dish and prevent a person from feeling full in time. In addition, manufacturers can use cheap vegetable oils and stabilizers in store-bought mayonnaise, RT reports.

In April, nutritionist Daria Rusakova told us which sauces can harm your health. According to her, some sauces can increase the calorie content of a dish and cause digestive problems. For example, vinegar-based sauces negatively affect the gastrointestinal tract and urinary system. The specialist recommends avoiding combinations of sauces with radically different compositions, for example, acidic and fatty. 360.ru .

Earlier, geriatrician Yuri Konev told NSN that soy sauce and other salty foods should be consumed no more than twice a week, and it is better to avoid salt altogether because of its harmful effects on blood vessels. He noted that the habit of adding salt appeared due to the fact that people began to use salt as a preservative, since there were no refrigerators.

Before that, therapist Maria Chernyaeva warned that ketchup with mayonnaise is the most dangerous mixture to eat. Self-cooked tomatoes can be a healthy alternative to ketchup.