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| Nutritionist Sharapova named the healthiest foods for August. | |
| 2026-08-03 | |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited [Regnum] August is the best time to include seasonal vegetables, fruits, and berries in your diet, as they are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Nutritionist Yulia Sharapova spoke with Regnum News Agency on Sunday, August 2. "It's plum season now. Pectin is very beneficial for the gut and helps normalize microflora. Berries are a good source of anthocyanins and other anti-inflammatory substances. And watermelon contains lycopene, which is also found in tomatoes. This antioxidant protects cells from free radicals. Furthermore, watermelon helps replenish fluids," the expert shared. She added that melon is a source of beta-carotene and vitamin C, and among vegetables, bell peppers remain one of the highest in vitamin C content. The expert also recommended including eggplant in the diet more often. "The brighter and more saturated the color of fruits and vegetables, the more anthocyanins they contain. These substances protect nerve cells and blood vessels," the nutritionist explained. Sharapova recommended focusing on foods rich in fiber. According to her, the best sources are all types of cabbage, beets, carrots, apples, pears, and plums. Apples are especially beneficial when eaten with the peel. Meanwhile, cucumbers, tomatoes, and zucchini contain less fiber but are good for replenishing fluids. The expert added that people watching their weight or blood sugar levels don't necessarily need to completely give up seasonal fruits. She pointed out that even watermelon, which has a high glycemic index, can be consumed on a diet thanks to its low glycemic load. " As long as seasonal fruits and vegetables aren't super sweet, they'll still be healthy. However, those trying to lose weight or those with diabetes should limit their consumption of bananas and mangoes," the specialist concluded More from regnum.ru Biologist Kitaev explained why mosquitoes fly to people who drink alcohol.
According to the expert, the common belief that mosquitoes are attracted to alcohol is not entirely true. “Mosquitoes are not directly attracted to alcohol,” Kitaev emphasized. The biologist explained that insects are primarily guided by human body heat and sweat odor. After drinking alcohol, blood vessels do dilate, and the skin becomes warmer, which can make a person more noticeable to mosquitoes. A similar effect also occurs after physical activity, such as running or intense training. The expert also refuted the idea that when processing alcohol, the body begins to release significantly more carbon dioxide, which serves as one of the main indicators for mosquitoes. "It's released when a person expends energy and is active. Of course, increased blood circulation also contributes to some extent to increased carbon dioxide production," Kitaev explained. Alcohol also affects human odor. In the liver, it is converted into acetaldehyde, which is then excreted in sweat and can impart a characteristic unpleasant odor. However, according to the biologist, there is no evidence that this specific odor triggers a specific reaction in insects. "Mosquitoes had no need to adapt to the smell of alcohol, so neither its attraction nor its repulsion became evolutionarily ingrained," the expert concluded. Vadim Maryinsky, a research fellow at the Department of General Ecology and Hydrobiology at Moscow State University's Faculty of Biology, previously told Regnum News Agency that mosquitoes are repelled by any strong odor, including the scent of garlic. He emphasized that in today's climate, there's no point in resorting to outdated methods of controlling these bloodsuckers. Stores offer a wide selection of repellents that will protect against mosquito and midge bites if used according to instructions. | |
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