Nutritionist Mihaela Bilic draws an alarm about the information promoted in the online environment on a “miraculous” drink. “Not everything you see on social networks about weight loss is true!”support this.
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The well -known nutritionist Mihaela Bilic reacted after a “wonderful recipe” circulates on social networks. Specifically, turmeric or turmeric with water and lemon, which should be drunk on an empty stomach to get rid of extra pounds.
“There has not yet been invented an ingredient to swallow and melt fat. And if they were invented, it would take the Nobel prize for medicine and you would know everyone! So only the naive or completely unrealistic can believe the miraculous weight loss methods promoted on Tikoc. And it’s not a problem that you don’t lose weight, the problem is that it can hurt you ”Mihaela Bilic said.
Dr. Bilic: Increases acid reflux and leads to stomach burns
The nutritionist has drawn attention to the negative effects that this drink can have.
“If you drink turmeric with water and lemon on the bare belly, I promise you that the fat on the abdomen is not melted and you will not have any more beautiful skin! Curcuma is a spice, not a food and consumed in excess can have adverse effects. Its anti -inflammatory effect is only valid for external applications in the painful joints. But once swallowed, rather cause inflammation/irritation.
The turmeric eaten with the teaspoon increases the acid reflux and leads to stomach burns. In vegetarian and anemic people, the use of turmeric supplements changes the absorption of food. Also in large doses, turmeric interacts with anticoagulant drugs and changes their effect ”, explains the nutritionist.
Moreover, says Dr. Bilic, due to the content of oxalates can be connected to calcium and favors the occurrence of kidney stones in sensitive persons. “Those who have problems with the biliary liver or bladder should avoid the consumption of turmeric, otherwise they risk a crisis.”warns the specialist.
Nutritionist Mihaela Bilic says we do not have to eliminate turmeric from our spice list. It gives color and taste in soups, curry, vegetable dishes, rice, white meat and fish, pasta and potatoes.
“And for those who suffer from osteoarthritis, a teaspoon of turmeric put in food helps to lower inflammation. More does not mean better, excess does harm on all levels and no, it does not help to lose weight! ”concludes Dr. Bilic.
