In an interview with Gazeta.Ru, the expert said: “Low-fat meat, which includes turkey, rabbit, chicken and veal, because saturated fats contribute to obesity, atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases.”
According to him, all kinds of meat should be eaten with caution, so that their amount does not exceed 100 grams per day, and it is better to specify one or two meat-free days per week. The best ways to cook meat are oven-baking, steaming, and roasting.
He says: “With age, the speed of metabolic processes in the body slows down, and physical activity decreases in the elderly, which reduces the need for proteins, fats and carbohydrates and increases the percentage of fat. A, D, and E) increases with age, and all these elements are found in meat. .
Doctors recommend restricting meat intake or switching to a special diet for people suffering from atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, lipid metabolism disorders, kidney stones, kidney failure, gout, digestive system diseases and others. Choosing a diet, taking into account age and the presence of contraindications, it is best to consult a specialist. (RT)
