State Duma Deputy Vitaly Milonov declared mayonnaise a health threat to Russians and called for its ban. He believes that Russian cuisine contains too much of the product. He argues that this will lead to extreme levels of childhood obesity.
According to RT, the State Duma deputy is demanding that mayonnaise be "banished" from the culinary habits of our people. Milonov believes that in the fight against mayonnaise, it could even be considered as dangerous as tobacco and alcohol. Milonov raised the issue of mayonnaise consumption during a discussion about healthy eating in schools.
To maintain heart health, doctors recommend avoiding fast food and sweets.
The Civic Chamber has proposed introducing special labeling for products containing trans fats.