Brussels: Europe and the Arabs
Under the title "How to Avoid Obesity", a book was recently published by Dar Akhbar Al-Youm in Cairo, dealing with ideal meals for healthy people, patients and athletes. The book was prepared by Dr. Abdel-Moneim Shawali and Dr. Abdel-Moneim Sedky.
  In statements to the latter, which were singled out by the “Europe and the Arabs” news site, and about the importance of the book and the most important tips it provides and the timing of the book after days of Eid Al-Fitr, Dr. It is necessary to enhance immunity, and it also contributes to obtaining an appropriate body weight. He added, "The exact composition of a healthy, varied and balanced diet may differ according to a set of individual characteristics such as age, gender, healthy lifestyle, degree of physical activity, in addition to the nature of the existing culture, locally available foods, and dietary habits. It includes A balanced diet of food groups (carbohydrates - protein - vitamins - minerals) meets the nutritional needs of the person and provides all the nutrients that the individual needs without exceeding the recommended daily calories.
He also said, "Foods that contain trans fats, added salts, and sugars must be replaced with other foods of high nutritional value. The meals must also contain vegetables and fruits. Processed foods should be avoided and replaced with fresh foods, as processed foods are high in energy that comes from added fats and sugars. They may also It contains dyes and preservatives, in addition to the fact that the manufacturing process itself may cause the loss of some nutrients. Therefore, it is better to eat fresh foods and fruits instead of cakes and biscuits, and reduce or dispense with sugar added to coffee and tea to reduce the amount of sugar during the day.
Dr. Sedky added, "This book deals with healthy and therapeutic nutrition for healthy, sick, and athletes by clarifying food components with its various elements, food groups, and their alternatives. It also presents methods for preparing ideal meals to avoid obesity and diseases. It also deals with the problem of losing food in hospitals and how to avoid it. It also deals with wrong nutritional behaviors and what they cause." Diseases, with an explanation of the types of food for patients, diets for different cases, the role of therapeutic foods, and special meals for patients with pressure, blood vessels, liver, kidney failure, acquired immunity, and hormonal imbalances, with an explanation of the basics of nutrition for athletes and their nutritional needs.
And Dr. Abdel Moneim Sedky concluded by saying, "We offer this humble work to healthy and sick citizens and to athletes to be a guide and guide for maintaining the health and safety of the body by following healthy systems in eating and handling food."