On "Inter" - a new release of the "Useful Program", in which the experts of the project, together with the host Alexander Lukyanenko have compiled a rating of the most useful dairy products for well-being and strong health.
1 place. Kefir
How is it useful?
Natalya Kharchenko, gastroenterologist: «Kefir takes 1st place in the ranking as the most dietary and healthy product: it contains more calcium than milk, while the calorie content is quite low - 50 kcal / 100 g. Kefir is a very valuable product for the body. It helps to reduce blood glucose, therefore it is necessary for diabetes. It is recommended for the prevention of osteoporosis and emotional overload. It fights chronic fatigue, stress and insomnia. This drink improves skin color and prevents hair loss. It also lowers blood pressure, therefore it is recommended for hypertensive patients. It is best to drink kefir a couple of hours before bedtime. So calcium is absorbed better than if you drink a glass of healthy drink just before going to bed. "
How to choose?
Maria Yanchik, food quality and safety expert. «Pay attention to the composition of the product: natural kefir consists only of milk and kefir mushroom starter culture. According to DSTU, the amount of kefir mushrooms must be at least 10 in the 7th degree KU O / G (10 million per 1 gram). Kefir should be white, without lumps and unpleasant odor. A yellowish tinge, like a bloated package, indicates that the drink has fermented. If the shelf life of a product exceeds 14 days, it means that it contains preservatives.».
2nd place. Milk
How is it useful?
Natalya Kharchenko, gastroenterologist: “Milk contains a serious complex of nutrients: proteins, vitamins B and D, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium. Together with it, the body receives useful fatty acids, magnesium, zinc and a set of 10 essential amino acids. Milk strengthens the immune system and has a positive effect on almost all human systems and organs. It is a good cold remedy. In addition, milk lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and has a calming effect on the nervous system. It is believed that people over 30 should avoid milk. Allegedly, with age, the human body loses its ability to break down lactose. Therefore, having drunk a glass of milk, you risk getting an upset stomach. Indeed, milk can cause flatulence, stomach pain and diarrhea in some people. However, intolerance to milk sugar is a genetic feature, so those who drank milk with pleasure in childhood should not give up their favorite drink over the years. But even if milk is contraindicated, it is not necessary to exclude dairy products from the diet - you can drink kefir, fermented baked milk, yogurt, cottage cheese and cheese without risk to health».
How to choose?
Oksana Prokopenko, expert on the quality of dairy products: “Give preference to pasteurized milk with a shelf life of 7-10 days. During pasteurization, milk is heated to 60-70 degrees, which allows you to preserve not only vitamins, but also most of the beneficial microorganisms and at the same time suspend the souring process. To select a quality product, read the label first. The composition should contain milk, and not additional fats, preservatives, stabilizers that are added for a longer shelf life. It is better to buy milk from well-known manufacturers in large supermarkets, this is a guarantee of product safety. Don't buy a product on the market at the end of the day. Dairy products are the most favorable environment for the development of harmful microorganisms that are very dangerous to health».
3rd place. Ryazhenka
How is it useful?
Boris Skachko, nutritionist: “Fermented baked milk is a source of nutrients, vitamins and microelements: magnesium, potassium, sodium, lactose and glucose. The indisputable advantage of fermented baked milk is the high content of calcium and phosphorus. One glass of this dairy product provides 1/4 of the daily value of calcium and 1/5 of phosphorus. The protein contained in fermented baked milk is broken down faster than that in milk or kefir. It is recommended to drink fermented baked milk at night. The daily intake for an adult is 1-2 glasses per day. The use of fermented baked milk should be treated with caution by those who suffer from high acidity, peptic ulcer disease and gastritis. In addition, fermented baked milk is a rather fatty product, so it is not recommended to drink it during a diet.».
How to choose?
Oksana Prokopenko, expert on the quality of dairy products: “When buying fermented baked milk, like other dairy products, be sure to pay attention to the composition, shelf life and package integrity. Give preference to a product in glass or hard packaging. The color of high-quality fermented baked milk is creamy, the consistency is uniform and thick. The smell when opening should be pleasant, not harsh».
Ratings of the most popular and healthy food products, as well as expert advice on how to choose high-quality products - in the talk show "Useful Program". Watch from Tuesday to Saturday at 10:00 on Inter.
