Is it possible to lose weight if there is a doshirak? The nutritionist answers
Julia Myasoedova July 29, 2023, 15:15 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
This is how instant noodles can affect your results.
registered nutritionist-nutritionist, member of the International Association of Nutritionists
Theoretically, you can lose weight on doshirak if you know your calorie intake, create a deficit, and also create a diet in such a way that the body receives the correct proteins, fats, and carbohydrates from other foods eaten. But there are nuances.
A caloric deficit is the difference between the calories burned and consumed per day. To reduce body weight, a deficit of about 200-500 kcal per day is usually established. That is, you need to spend 200-500 kcal more per day than you consume with food. This is achieved by reducing calorie intake, increasing physical activity.
Is it possible to lose weight on doshirak?
In one serving of doshirak ~500 kcal. The average caloric intake, for example, for women ranges from 1,200 to 2,000 kcal, depending on height, weight, age, metabolism, BMI (body mass index), and mobility.
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That is, in order to lose weight on doshirak, you need to take into account these 500 kcal in the diet and make a deficit, including healthy calories from other sources, but will such weight loss be correct from the point of view of a balanced diet? diet? We take the situation of regular consumption of doshirak, and the answer here is “No”.
It is important to understand that doshirak is a rather high-calorie and unhealthy product, in terms of nutrients. Doshirak is equal to 500 harmful calories. That is, it does not contain a single useful vitamin and mineral, it contains only empty and harmful calories.
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What is harmful doshirak?
One potentially dangerous food additive used in the production of noodles is monosodium glutamate, which is both a flavor enhancer and a preservative.
According to numerous testimonies from scientists and doctors, the accumulation of this substance in the body is dangerous to health. Monosodium glutamate is most harmful to children, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly.
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Quick noodles have a high glycemic index. This means that after 1-1.5 hours after dinner you will feel hungry and tired. A portion of doshirak can not saturate, like, for example, cereals and protein foods, but, on the contrary, will cause an extraordinary snack.
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Palm oil in the composition of the product increases the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood, which can cause strokes and heart attacks. The higher salt content in the product helps to retain fluid in the body, which leads to swelling.
Thus, we can conclude that if you regularly eat doshirak, you can theoretically lose weight, but not without harm to health. Most likely, this will result in poor health, a constant feeling of hunger, fatigue, and the risk of developing diseases. Also, it all depends on what else a person eats during the day and what kind of physical activity he does.
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