Endocrinologist and nutritionist Anton Polyakov told us about the advantages and disadvantages of such products.
According to him, there are both useful and harmful among them. It is important to carefully study the composition, since it can vary greatly from one manufacturer to another. For example, protein bars may contain different types of sugar, flavor enhancers, flavorings and stabilizers, which reduces their usefulness.
Polyakov noted in a conversation with Vechernyaya Moskva that healthy functional foods usually contain natural ingredients and may be less tasty. They do not contain sweeteners, flavorings and stabilizers, which can be harmful to health. However, without specialized knowledge and understanding of food technology, this is difficult to understand.
He added that protein foods should provide the body with protein, protein. If a lot of fast sugars come along with it or instead of it, it will not be beneficial for body weight and metabolic processes.
It is important to choose organic products, which usually cost more and are often produced abroad. In Russia, there are a few companies with a good composition, but most products on the market do not meet these requirements, concluded the endocrinologist.