The Faculty of Pharmacy at the Egyptian Russian University in Cairo provides some advice on the principles of proper and correct nutrition for all family members and how to follow a good health regimen that faces challenges from the outbreak of diseases and epidemics such as the “Corona” virus, and in order to correct the widely spread misconceptions regarding nutrition in general.. This step comes within the framework of the educational and enlightening role of community services carried out by the Faculty of Pharmacy under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Sherif Fakhry, President of the Egyptian Russian University.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed IhabFattouh, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Egyptian Russian University, stated that the “Biochemistry Department” at the faculty launched an awareness campaign under the name of “Proper Nutrition”; It aims to follow a proper and correct nutrition regimen.. He pointed out that the campaign is attended by a group of  theFaculty of Pharmacy students, and under the supervision of the “Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Nutrition” in the college.

The Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Egyptian Russian University indicated that proper and correct nutrition is the main reason for avoiding many diseases and the main reason for maintaining heart and bone health, proper digestion and reducing the risk of cancers and chronic diseases. He also explained the relation between improper nutrition and the increased incidence of many diseases such as obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.

In the same context, pharmacist Abdullah Radwan, assistant lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Nutrition at the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Egyptian Russian University, stressed that it is our humanitarian and community education duty to create a kind of public awareness, regarding proper nutrition and how to choose the appropriate type of food for many different diseases “Liver disease, diabetes, and stress”, especially in light of the “Coronavirus” epidemic, pointing out that proper nutrition from a young age is very similar to a retirement savings plan, and the more we start with proper nutrition early in the early life of children, we keep them healthy when they reach old age.

The assistant lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Nutrition at the College of Pharmacy explained that the recommendations of the campaign included clarifying the concept of the glycemic index for the public; as the response of insulin hormone  in the human body to different types of food is not the same; This response depends on the sensitivity of the insulin hormone to each food type and to what extent the “blood glucose” rises after this meal.

Dr. Abdullah Radwan pointed out that the glycemic index is part of a system to create a healthy diet, and it is of particular importance for people who suffer from insulin resistance and diabetes and who follow an unhealthy diet and lifestyle… revealing foods with a low glycemic index Low blood glucose, as follows:

Foods rich in protein or high in fat and low in carbohydrates.

Meat, poultry, fish, shellfish and eggs “low fat meat is preferred”.

Fats, oils, cream, butter, avocado and coconut.

Soybeans, nuts and seeds.

Most vegetables are non-starchy, especially leafy vegetables.

Citrus is not sweet in taste.

 Different types of berries and strawberries.

Herbs, spices, regular tea and black coffee, naturally sweetened.

Medium glycemic index – average blood glucose level as follows:

Foods that are high in fiber (such as whole foods), which slow the breakdown of sugar.

Starchy vegetables such as carrots, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes.

Whole grains and legumes.

Full-fat dairy products.

Most of the fruits

High glycemic index – high blood sugar as follows:

Sugar, and honey.

Soft drinks, fruit juice, and sweetened drinks.

White carbohydrates such as potatoes, processed corn and rice.

Fat-free dairy products.

Most processed foods such as: baked goods, sweets and crackers.

Fruits with high sugars such as grapes, mangoes and dates.