Al-Marsad newspaper: Dr. Yelena Tikhomirova, a Russian nutrition expert, announced that the most harmful types of foods are those that contain a high percentage of fats, carbohydrates and salt.
In an interview with the newspaper “Izvestia”, the expert points out that plov (pilaf) and pasta are also attributed to harmful foods.
And she adds, all combinations of foods that give high calories are harmful and contribute to weight gain and obesity. Currently, for several decades, the obesity epidemic caused by over-eating has been spreading. And she warns that after obesity, modern diseases develop – high blood pressure, diabetes and others.
“Bad foods are attributed to those high in fat, carbs and salt, such as french fries, plov (because they are high in carbs, fat and salt) and pasta (carbohydrates seasoned with greasy sauces with salt). Eating these foods leads to weight gain and edema,” she says.
She points out that the human digestive system has evolved so that it can digest any food that enters the body.
“During the digestion process, proteins in the digestive system are broken down into amino acids, fats into fatty acids and triglycerides, and carbohydrates into glucose. The mucous membrane of the system helps absorb nutrients from them,” she says.
And she added, “The digestive system of a healthy person is able to digest all kinds of foods, yet the feeling of discomfort after eating, bloating and heaviness in the abdomen are associated with indigestion.”
She says, “If the human digestive system is functioning normally, and the person does not suffer from exacerbation of chronic diseases such as chronic cholecystitis, pancreatitis and gastritis, then he can eat the food he likes. As for people who suffer from digestive problems and exacerbation of chronic diseases, they should undergo tests. necessary and follow a specific diet.