Nutritionist | Sofia's blog

2022-05-04 19:32:01 Can I eat kefir overnight if I'm losing weight?

Kefir is a good, healthy dietary product, an excellent source of healthy bacteria, calcium and vitamins. As for the benefits of kefir overnight for weight loss, alas, this is a myth.

Kefir is very high in protein and very high in fat. It will take a long time to digest this goodness and will affect the figure in exactly the opposite way. In addition, it is not recommended to eat milk at night to those who are prone to edema. The normal amount of kefir per day is not more than 2 glasses, i.e. about 400 ml. As for skimmed kefir, in itself it is not so useful. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-05-04 02:42:31 Drink milk, especially after your workout!

It is very fashionable nowadays to criticize cow's milk and blame it for all its troubles. But this is far from the truth.

It is milk that can restore and maintain water balance after exercise. Milk contains electrolytes (Na, Cl, Mg, K, etc.), which the body needs after exercise. And there are no less of them than in isotonic sports drinks.

As for lactose (milk sugar), which some are afraid of like the devil, I want to say the following: One liter of milk has about 50 grams of lactose. On the other hand, sports supplements (e.g., Gainer) contain as much as 70 grams of lactose. So much for milk! Открыть/Комментировать

2022-05-03 20:33:35 Bento is a Japanese term for food that is beautifully laid out and packaged in a beautiful box, which is very convenient to take with you. Like everything Japanese, this is a peculiar area of, I dare say, art, as some bentos look as if they were works of art.
What's the difference between a bento and the sandwiches we're used to? In that it is a well chosen and balanced meal, and also allows you to express your individuality - that is the opposite of a unified fast food.
For example, you can make animal faces or other patterns out of the food. Two halves of a boiled egg with a dot of red pepper in the middle would be great eyes. Add seasonings and garnish to the very center of the food. Cut out fruit, vegetables or cheese in the shape of a star or heart. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-05-02 21:08:49 Mushrooms and diabetes

The rodents were given mushrooms every day, the daily volume of which was equivalent to 85 g per average human weight.

It turned out that eating mushrooms resulted in an increase in the number of Prevotella bacteria involved in carbohydrate metabolism. Their activity protects people from metabolic diseases, especially diabetes. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-05-02 15:12:39 Do you need "liquid" food?

"How is it that you are without liquid food for the second day? Hurry up and eat your soup!" I think a similar phrase was heard from the lips of our mothers/grandmothers in almost every one of our lives. For some reason, our parents trusted in soup as mana from heaven.

Except that there is one problem. The main process of assimilation and digestion occurs...drum roll...in the intestines. And by the time the food gets there, it will already be a priori crushed to a certain size and heated/cooled to body temperature.

Accordingly, if you do not eat "liquid and hot", it will not have any particular effect on digestion and absorption of products. The earth without soup will not stop and neither will your stomach. For your stomach, you may not eat soup, but to soothe your mother's soul, have a nice appetite. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-05-02 00:09:13 Can I eat citrus fruit seeds?

Lemons and limes are rich in salicylic acid, and mandarins and oranges accumulate vitamin B17 in their seeds. This vitamin will boost your immune system, which is especially needed in winter.

So you can safely eat citrus seeds, just be sure to chew them well. There is no danger to overdo it, because lemon pips contain too small percentage of useful substances. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-05-02 00:08:20 The pleasure of a meal is in the mind, not in the mouth

Participants in the experiment were given the same wine, told a different price, using a tomograph to measure the activity of the centers of taste and pleasure.

It turned out that the more expensive the wine, the more pleasure the subjects got from it, regardless of taste. This principle works in other cases as well: for example, the price of an energy can affects the speed of problem solving.

The more you know and find unique characteristics of products in your meal, the more they seem to taste better. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-04-30 19:58:46 Overeating and the disorders it causes

The less pleasure we get from food, the more we overeat and the higher the risk of numerous problems caused by excessive caloric intake (from obesity and diabetes, to neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases).

Therefore, enjoyment and satisfaction with delicious food is the key to restraint in eating.

Delicious food allows you to stick to your food plan more effectively. Открыть/Комментировать

2022-04-29 21:40:13 The expiration date is very important!

Many people have already learned from their bad experiences with buying expired products to pay attention to the cherished numbers. But even if all is well with the expiration date, do not rush to throw the product in your basket.

Products with a long expiration date do not bode well. If we're talking about mustard powder, there's nothing to worry about. But, when has this natural milk ever been stored for a year? The only milk there seems to be is the inscription on the package.

The only way to extend the shelf life of products is with chemistry... sometimes a lot of chemistry. And all the toxins are safely stored by our liver. So, I advise to choose shorter terms (hopefully with less chemistry ). Открыть/Комментировать

2022-04-29 21:06:07 Does tea cause osteoporosis?

Due to excessive consumption of thein (a substance found in tea leaves), there is a loss of calcium in the bones, which can lead to the development of osteoporosis.

However, this requires drinking it in high doses - up to 10 cups of strong tea a day. In moderate doses, tea is beneficial. Открыть/Комментировать