There are some concepts around three important food items: milk, salt, and wheat. Which of these well-known concepts is true and which is wrong? And how much should the body be supplied with? .. According to the Federal Institute of Nutrition.
the milk
Some believe that milk irritates the stomach, and is said to stimulate cancer cells.
German Institute experts said that milk from a nutritional point of view is considered a very healthy food, but men who drink 1.2 liters per day of milk have a higher risk of prostate cancer.
The balanced amount, which must be supplied to the body, ranges between 200 and 250 ml of milk or dairy products, in addition to one or two slices of cheese per day. Milk contains high concentrations of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Wheat
Some believe that avoiding wheat protects against weight gain and many diseases, and that gluten-free food benefits health.
Experts stress that gluten in wheat is safe, as long as the person does not suffer from intolerance, because the immune reaction to gluten causes inflammation of the intestinal mucosa.
For balance, experts pointed out that diversity is the best strategy, as it is advised to diversify the sources of food and wheat, and rely on some good alternatives such as quinoa, oats, buckwheat and corn spaghetti or lentils.
the salt
Some believe that salt causes high blood pressure and bone damage.
The German Institute experts pointed out that the problem is to eat a lot of salt daily. The World Health Organization recommends a maximum of five grams per day, and current studies indicate that high salt intake promotes osteoporosis.