The cold winter is an important period for health care. The physical function of middle-aged and elderly people gradually declines, and their immunity is also weakened. In order to strengthen the body's resistance, we should pay attention to the intake of foods rich in selenium. Selenium is known as the "longevity element", it has a powerful antioxidant effect, helps to remove oxygen free radicals in the body, and delays aging. This article will introduce you to several selenium-rich foods and provide easy ways to make them so that you can fully enjoy these delicious and healthy foods during the winter months.
Soy products – steamed tofu
Soy products are a common and easy-to-digest high-protein food for middle-aged and elderly people, which is not only rich in selenium, but also rich in fat, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Steamed tofu is a simple yet delicious healthy dish.
First, cut the tofu into slices and place them on a plate. Then chop some chopped green onions, millet peppers, and minced garlic. Next, pour an appropriate amount of steamed fish soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar into a small bowl and add a little warm water to dissolve. Finally, add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce and stir well to form a seasoning sauce.
Next, bring the water to a boil in a pot and steam the tofu for eight minutes. Once steamed, pour the sauce over the top of the tofu and sprinkle with chopped green onions, minced garlic and millet pepper, or even some peppercorns to add flavor. Finally, pour hot oil over the tofu. In this way, a fragrant, tender and delicious steamed tofu is ready.
Shiitake mushroom – stewed chicken with shiitake mushrooms
Shiitake mushroom is a nutritious edible mushroom that is high in selenium and protein. Chicken stew with shiitake mushrooms is a healthy and delicious soup dish that is good for bone health in the elderly.
The steps to make chicken stew with shiitake mushrooms are as follows: First, clean the chicken and squeeze out the water. Then add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce to adjust the color, then add pepper to remove the smell, and marinate for 20 minutes. At the same time, soak a handful of dried shiitake mushrooms until soft and cut them into small pieces, then cut some ginger and garlic slices and Sichuan peppercorns as a seasoning for later use. Finally, prepare some shredded onions and place them on a plate.
In a pan, add a little oil, heat it and stir-fry the peppercorns until fragrant, then put the chicken pieces in the pan and stir-fry to dry the water. Next, add boiling water and a pinch of salt, add the shiitake mushrooms and simmer for about 20 minutes. Finally, sprinkle with coriander, and a beautiful stewed chicken with shiitake mushrooms is made.
kelp
Kelp is a food rich in minerals such as selenium, iodine, calcium, and potassium, and eating kelp regularly can improve the disease resistance of middle-aged and elderly people. Here's how to make a simple dish of kombu pork rib soup.
First, prepare an appropriate amount of ribs and wash them. Put the pork ribs in a pot, add a few pieces of ginger and green onions, and add cooking wine to remove the smell and flavor. Then pour in an appropriate amount of cold water, skim off the foam after boiling over high heat, continue to cook for 5 minutes, remove the ribs, wash them with hot water, and set aside.
Next, heat the pan, add a little oil, add the ginger slices and green onions and stir-fry until fragrant. Then put the ribs in the pan and sauté until flavorful. Next, add an appropriate amount of boiling water to bring to a boil, and add a spoonful of white vinegar to soften the meat and make it easier to simmer. Continue to cook for about 10 minutes until the soup is thick and white.
Finally, pour the stewed pork ribs and broth into the casserole and reduce the heat to simmer for 20 minutes. In the meantime, prepare some kelp, carrot chunks, and corn segments and put them in a pot to boil. When the ribs are almost simmered, add the kelp, carrots and corn to the pot and continue to simmer for 20 minutes. Finally, add salt and pepper, stir well and cook for another minute. Finally, sprinkle some chopped green onions and goji berries, and a bowl of nutritious kelp corn pork rib soup is ready.
Summary:
With the increase of age, the body immunity of middle-aged and elderly people gradually declines, so more attention should be paid to nutritional supplementation in winter. Eating more selenium-rich foods can strengthen the body's immunity and reduce the risk of disease. This article introduces several foods rich in selenium and provides easy ways to make them. By consistently eating these foods, middle-aged and elderly people can stay healthy and active during the winter months and enjoy a delicious and nutritious diet.
Because of the long hours of high-quality writing, I have come to understand more and more the importance of health care. Diet and health have always been closely linked, and the right diet Xi habits can not only meet the body's nutritional needs, but also improve immunity and prevent diseases. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, a reasonable diet and intake of selenium-rich foods are the key to maintaining health. By constantly learning Xi and understanding nutrition, we can take better care of our bodies in life. Therefore, health care should become an important part of our lives.