Why should you avoid sudden weight changes?

The proper functioning of a person's hormonal system depends largely on his diet. Therefore, it is important to eat at the same time always and regularly.

Dr. Alexander Myasnikov explains the reasons for the necessity of eating on time and avoiding intermittent fasting. How can rapid weight loss cause a hormonal imbalance? Studies in this field have shown that the hormonal system controls a person’s weight. Therefore, to avoid hormonal imbalance, it is important to eat regularly and avoid periods of fasting and sudden weight fluctuations.

According to him, the hormonal system seeks to maintain a stable weight. But if the weight drops suddenly and then rises again, the body considers it normal, which makes it difficult to lose it again.

He points out that in such cases, medical intervention is required in addition to proper nutrition. A person must not forget to exercise regularly.

Russian neurologist Galina Danilevskaya said that the habit of comforting yourself with delicious food, including sweets, can lead to sugar addiction.

The specialist stated this in an interview she gave to the “Linta” portal. ru" e.

She said: " If a person gets used to raising his mood with the help of food when he feels upset, then over time neural connections will form in his brain that will be responsible for replacing emotions with sweet food. The doctor explained that a continuous habit of calming oneself with food often forms as a result.

She added that new habits can help overcome addiction to sweets, for example regular exercise, which over time will also begin to bring pleasure.

RT had previously reported that cereals, dried fruits, fresh fruits, berries and vegetables, such as carrot pieces, can be used as an alternative to sweet snacks. You can also eat more nuts or honey.

According to the "Izvestia" newspaper, In Russia, the amount of sugar consumed should not exceed 10% of the total daily food consumption. This applies to all types of sugar, including beet sugar, white sugar, cane sugar, brown, refined and unrefined. According to the World Health Organization's recommendation, the daily rate of sugar is 12 teaspoons, or 50 grams.