It is worth adding to the New Year’s table more dishes containing plant products: herbs, nuts, apples, vegetables. In this respect “Izvestia” said the head of the Clinic of Dietetics and Nutrition Support of the Russian Gerontological Research and Clinical Center of the National Research Medical University of Russia. NI Pirogova, endocrinologist, nutritionist, candidate of medical sciences Ekaterina Ivannikova.
People living in areas with the highest life expectancy (blue zones) tend to consume a lot of plant foods. Research shows that the minimum content of vegetables and herbs in a person’s diet should be at least 400 grams per day. You should not forget this norm on New Year’s Eve.
During the holidays, vegetables and herbs can form the basis of unusual dishes: roasted beet hummus or coleslaw with stewed apples. Calcium obtained from cabbage is absorbed 25% better than milk. It is also useful to add ginger and flaxseed to various dishes (people with ulcers and gastritis should avoid it). You can use coriander and walnut pesto to spread on bread. Substances obtained from walnuts reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, dementia and heart disease due to their anti-inflammatory properties. However, the expert emphasized that we should not forget that moderation is necessary in everything and the portion should be small.
“Another dish is hot vegetable Wellington.” This is a good substitute for any main dish on the holiday table. This dish contains nutrient-rich vegetables that are much loved by Blue Zone residents. Spinach helps increase hemoglobin levels, removes toxins, reduces inflammation and supports the health of the nervous system. However, if you have gout or urinary stone disease, be careful,” said the doctor.
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