Vyacheslav Dubynin: "Yeast is our friend"
A varied diet that includes different types of bread and foods is healthier than any fashionable restrictions, while yeast and grains have played a key role in human development and remain an important part of a healthy diet. This was explained at the National Centre RUSSIA by Vyacheslav Dubynin, Doctor of Biological Sciences and Professor at the Faculty of Biology of Lomonosov Moscow State University.
"Yeast is our friend. It helped humans ferment food. Fermentation is almost as important as the use of fire. Heat treatment and fermentation made it possible for humans to obtain more calories and supply the brain with energy. When working with dough, yeast add additional vitamins and make bread more nutritious," the expert explained.
Vyacheslav Dubynin noted that the central part of the grain mainly contains starch and protein, while it has far fewer fibres and vitamins. That is why the whiter the flour, the tastier it is, but the less beneficial it is for health. According to him, fully white bread should be eaten less often, while wholegrain bread is preferable, as plant fibres are necessary to maintain healthy microflora and normal intestinal function.
"Bread is important because civilisation was largely formed on the basis of grains."Bread is important because civilisation was largely formed on the basis of grains. However, we should not forget other foods either — legumes and plants such as buckwheat and quinoa. By combining grains, legumes and sources of protein — dairy products, eggs, fish and meat — it is possible to ensure a balanced diet. Yeast-free bread is slightly less beneficial. The world of food is diverse, and it should be used to the fullest," he added.
Vyacheslav Dubynin, Doctor of Biological Sciences and Professor at the Faculty of Biology of Lomonosov Moscow State University, spoke at the National Centre RUSSIA on 8 February as part of Russian Science Day. The event brought together more than two thousand scientists, experts and students from across the country. The full recording of the session titled "Scientific Foundations of a Healthy Lifestyle" is available on the russia.ru website.
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