An excess of ultra-processed, factory-made foods in the diet can cause serious illness. In particular, scientists associate the consumption of such products with an increase in cardiovascular diseases. Irina Nikulina, general practitioner, nutritionist and general director of Boiron in Russia, told socialbites.ca.
“For example, meat and dairy products, even eggs, can cause serious allergies. By the way, leaving them for 40 days can significantly improve your health. And it’s not just because of animal protein or lactose. Unfortunately, industrial production of these products often involves the use of hormonal drugs and antibiotics, which compromises their beneficial properties. In addition, this approach creates a new threat; “At some point, the effect of antibiotics on our body will cease, sensitivity to the simplest infectious agents will increase, and we may enter the era of antibiotic resistance,” the doctor explained.
Harmful factory products include processed meats with excess sodium, unhealthy fats, preservatives and empty calories, processed grains, baked goods and desserts, chips, snacks, popular sodas, cereals, ready-made sauces, etc. takes place.
“As a rule, these products on supermarket shelves are oversaturated with various refined sugars, fats, flavor enhancers and all kinds of “Eshki” – additives that allow you to achieve the desired “appetizing” color, taste, texture and shelf life in a convenient way. for the manufacturer. “By consuming these, we not only block our gastrointestinal system, but also run the risk of developing serious diseases such as diabetes, obesity, blood pressure and all cardiovascular system problems,” he said.
Flavor enhancers, sweeteners and acidity regulators are responsible for imparting flavor to the final product. To create a certain consistency and texture – emulsifiers, thickeners, stabilizers, gelling agents, leavening agents, and the shelf life of products is artificially increased using preservatives, antioxidants, antioxidants and all kinds of humectant substances.
“For example, E102 Tartrazine is a yellow synthetic dye obtained from industrial waste (coal tar). Due to its low cost, it has found wide application in production – drinks, desserts, ice cream – look at their composition before putting it from the shelf into the grocery cart. “Most synthetic dyes, including tartarazine, can cause allergic reactions in the form of skin rashes, trigger asthma attacks, and some have carcinogenic effects,” he added.
Such surrogate products, as a rule, are high in calories, but low in vitamins, microelements and fiber. From the perspective of modern science, one of the main functions of fiber is to nourish the gut microbiome.
“Increasing the proportion of processed meat, grains and sugar in our diet has already been shown to affect the types of bacteria and their diversity in the gut microbiome. As a result of an unbalanced and not always high-quality industrial diet, not only is the fertile ground for overeating growing, but also the number of chronic diseases “Over the past few decades, many studies have been conducted that reveal a close connection between the gut microbiota, systemic health and the risk of contracting diseases,” he concluded.
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