Content
Who shouldn't eat shashlik: advice from a gastroenterologist
12.07.2024 13:17
Shashlik is considered the first course during outdoor recreation or summer vacation at the dacha. Everyone knows that it is not the healthiest food.
It would be correct to say that meat cooked on coals is not without beneficial properties, but it also has enough contraindications.
Shashlik is not a dietary dish because it is fried and fatty food. For those who want to adhere to the principles of healthy eating, shashlik may not be the best option, - gastroenterologist Ilnaz Gataullina told UfaTime.ru .
The benefits of shashlik can only be discussed if it is prepared correctly and consumed in moderation.
Benefits of shashlik
1. It is a source of animal protein and amino acids, without which the construction of cells and the functioning of the body are impossible.
2. It contains fat-soluble vitamins A, E, D, group B, and iron.
3. The method of cooking on coals results in the meat losing a lot of fat and becoming less caloric than when baked in the oven.
Harm of shashlik
1. The main problem is fat, which when it gets on the coals forms substances with carcinogenic properties (benzopyrenes). When they evaporate, they get into the meat.
2. The next dangerous point is the meat crust, which contains carcinogens benzopyrene and heterocyclic aromatic amines.
3. Poorly cooked meat also poses a health risk, as bacteria may remain in it.
Who shouldn't eat shashlik?
Firstly, anyone who has not eaten meat for a long time should not eat shashlik.
Secondly, the dish is contraindicated for gout, high cholesterol, acute and chronic diseases of the digestive system and cardiovascular diseases.
Therefore, if you have digestive system diseases or problems with cholesterol, it is better to cook shashlik from fish or poultry.
