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"Hey, you know what? Mung bean soup can send people to the hospital!"
Li Liude, on his hospital bed, told the patient next to him the absurd story of how their family of three was hospitalized because of mung bean soup.
Li Liude's family was a typical ordinary Chinese family, in addition to him, there were also his wife Xiaofang and their son Xiaoqiang. The eating habits of the family have always been light.
In order to relieve the heat and cool down, Xiaofang decided to boil a big pot of mung bean soup for the family every day. However, in pursuit of the subtle sweetness, she added a lot of sugar each time.
At first, the family felt that this sweet mung bean soup was very relieving of the heat, and each person had at least one bowl a day, and felt that this summer was much more refreshing.
However, the good times did not last long, and after about a month, the family of three had symptoms such as stomach discomfort and abnormally high blood sugar, and was finally forced to be hospitalized.
After the examination, Dr. Wang Hufa said to them: "A bowl of mung bean soup with sugar every day, no matter how good your body is, you can't stand it." You're getting too much sugar, causing your blood sugar to spike, and you may have more health problems in the long run. ”
At this time, Li Liude's family suddenly realized that what they had always thought was a healthy drink had become a hidden health hazard because of their sugar habits.
"Then what should we do in the future? I won't drink mung bean soup at all?" Xiao Qiang looked a little lost, he still liked the sweet taste.
Dr. Ong Hufa said: "Mung beans themselves are good for the human body, for example, they are rich in dietary fiber, protein, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. But the problem lies in the added sugar, and too much sugar intake is the root cause of many health problems. ”
So, I suggest that if you still want to continue drinking mung bean soup, you can try not adding sugar, or use some low-sugar alternatives, such as cellulose, to adjust the sweetness. This not only retains the health benefits of mung bean soup, but also avoids the health risks caused by excessive sugar intake. ”
Xiaoqiang couldn't help but ask Dr. Wang Hufa: "Then what if you really want to eat something sweet?" Dr. Wang Hufa replied, "Moderate amount is the key." You can eat some fruits with less sugar, such as apples and pears, which can not only meet your sweet needs, but also not put too much burden on your body. ”
Dr. Wang Hufa also said: "Actually, the problem is not only sugar, but also your misunderstandings about food. Everyone knows that mung beans clear the heat and relieve the heat, but do you know that excessive amounts of anything are harmful, even if it is a healthy food. ”
He went on to explain that in the case of mung beans, although it has many health benefits, it can also be taxing on the body if consumed in excess, especially without proper exercise.
For example, mung beans contain protein, but if you consume too much and don't exercise, the protein will be converted into calories, which may lead to weight gain in the long run.
"Also, you cook a big pot of mung bean soup every day, and it is possible that a lot of water-soluble vitamins and minerals have been lost during the cooking process. In this way, you may only drink sugar water with mung bean flavor. Dr. Wang Hufa said.
Xiaoqiang asked another question: "Then Dr. Wang Hufa, what should we do? Can we still drink mung bean soup in the future?"
Dr. Wang Hufa said: "The main thing is to be in moderation and pay attention to the diversity of the diet. Try to eat a reasonable amount of protein, fat and carbohydrates in your daily diet, for example, you can refer to the advice of the 'Balanced Diet Plate'. ”
"In addition, mung bean soup can be appropriately added with some other ingredients, such as barley and red dates, which can not only increase nutrition, but also make the taste richer. ”
"As for the sweetness you are worried about, you can add some natural low-sugar sweeteners, such as hydroxymethyl glycosides, which can not only satisfy your taste, but also will not cause too much burden on the body. ”
After Li Liude's family decided to be discharged from the hospital, they planned their diet well, no longer blindly pursuing the so-called healthy food, but truly achieving a reasonable diet. They believe that through their own efforts, they will be able to live a healthier and happier life.
What do you think about a bowl of mung bean soup every day?