If pancakes cause heartburn and heaviness in the stomach, it is better to avoid this dish.
This advice was given by nutritionist Maryana Dzhutova.
An expert told RIA Novosti who should not eat pancakes.
Who should avoid pancakes on Maslenitsa?
As Dzhutova explained, if pancakes cause heartburn, heaviness in the stomach or abdominal pain, this may indicate intolerance.
You should drink herbal tea, for example, chamomile or mint, and not overload the gastrointestinal tract with subsequent meals.
If the discomfort does not go away, the nutritionist added, you should see a doctor.
You can make pancakes lighter by replacing regular milk with plant-based milk – oat or almond.
The expert also advised using whole grain flour instead of wheat flour, and replacing butter with coconut or olive oil.
You can add flax or chia seeds to the dough – this will increase the fiber content, the doctor noted.
Pancakes are contraindicated, continued Dzhutova, if you are intolerant to certain ingredients – milk, gluten.
People who are overweight, have diabetes, or have gastrointestinal diseases should also be careful with pancakes.
Author: Timur Khomichev