Nostalgia for the Soviet era is alive, but not all dishes from those years were healthy. Many recipes, although tasty, were harmful to health.
For example, frequent consumption of fried potatoes and mayonnaise salads led to heart problems and excess weight.
Dishes forgotten today, such as fatty pies and canned vegetables, carry an increased risk to health. Understanding the value of heritage, it is worth consciously choosing products and excluding harmful delicacies of the past from the diet, says Yulia Arkhipova , an expert in the field of cooking at the MOS SMI portal.
Milk vermicelli
Milk noodles, a popular children's treat, are not as harmless as they seemed. This soup, consisting mainly of carbohydrates, can cause indigestion, bloating and negatively affect metabolism due to the rapid formation of glucose.
Moreover, the lack of nutrients in noodles makes it unsuitable for healthy eating, increasing the risk of excess weight and other problems.
In today's world with its abundance of healthy cereals, flakes and muesli, there is no point in endangering your health by eating such unhealthy and unbalanced foods.
Sandwich with butter
The once popular breakfast of a sandwich with butter and tea with sugar can, it turns out, be harmful to health.
The combination of white bread and fat creates a "time bomb," contributing to weight gain and blood sugar spikes.
It is better to replace such snacks with healthier options, such as fruit desserts or vegetable soups. This will help avoid potential health problems.
Breaded cutlets
In the past, meat cutlets with the addition of bread and generous use of butter were a common treat in Soviet families. However, such deep frying makes the cutlets fatty and difficult to digest, depriving them of nutritional value.
Excess bread in a dish is also harmful, contributing to excess weight gain and digestive problems.
It is recommended to replace fried cutlets with healthier cooking options, such as steamed meatballs or meatballs, to make the dish more nutritious and healthy.
Bird's Milk Cake
The Bird's Milk cake became a cult Soviet dessert that won the hearts of many. This sweet masterpiece with a high content of sugar, cream, condensed milk and chocolate glaze was a real highlight on the dessert table.
However, its high calorie content made it a real bomb for the figure. Today, you can easily make "Bird's milk" at home, but you should remember its high calorie content.
Instead, it is recommended to pay attention to healthier and dietary options for desserts, such as fruit platters, mousses and jellies, in order to enjoy treats without harming your figure.
Canned goods
Soviet housewives, in conditions of shortage of fresh products, often used canned food to prepare various dishes, such as pilaf, navy-style macaroni and soups. However, canned food contains excessive amounts of salt, which can have a negative impact on health due to excess sodium.
In Soviet times, the quality of canned goods often left much to be desired due to the use of low-grade raw materials.
There is a wide variety of quality canned foods available today, but you should be smart about what you eat, choosing less salty options or avoiding commercially canned foods altogether.
Previously we wrote about how to make a delicious sauce for pasta .
Expert: Arkhipova Julia
