“Every day you are preparing a bomb that destroys your intestines,” warned gastroenterologist Alexey Kovalkov on air at Rossiya 1
We are talking about meat and potatoes - a classic duo that is on the menu of every family.
A study in the journal Gut (2024) showed that the combination of animal proteins and starch slows down digestion by 4 hours, causing putrefactive processes and the release of toxins.
"The stomach cannot simultaneously produce acid for meat and alkali for potatoes," explains Dr. David Wilkes.
But what about beef stroganoff or steak with mashed potatoes? The head nutritionist of the White Rabbit restaurant Maria Krylova advises:
“Add greens and fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut.
They contain probiotics that neutralize the harm." A study by Microbiome (2023) confirmed that people who combine meat with fermented foods have 50% lower levels of inflammation in the intestines.
Real experience: Andrey , 45, shared on the Pikabu forum:
“I cut out meat and potatoes and the bloating and heartburn that had plagued me for years disappeared.”
But culinary historian Pavel Syutkin reminds us:
"Such combinations are part of cultural traditions. The problem is not in rare use, but in daily use."
Alternative? Replace the potatoes with pumpkin or celery.
“Pumpkin contains enzymes that speed up the digestion of protein,” says nutritionist Anna Ivanova.
A study by Food Science & Nutrition (2024) showed that meat with pumpkin is digested 30% faster.
But what if you can't give up your favorite dish? Eat meat and starch at different times.
"Split your meals: have steak and vegetables at lunch and baked potatoes with greens at night," advises Dr. Emily Clark.
User Reddit user FoodiePro wrote:
“I tried separate meals - after a month, tests showed improvement in liver function.”
