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The 67-year-old aunt has always thought that "four meals a day" is good for the stomach, and she has insisted on it for more than two years.
This behavior caused her doctor to be angry, and thought it wasn't nonsense? Let's get into this medical anecdote and see what was going on.
In a place called a small town, after all, the story of a big city is always lively, and the story of a small town is a little witty.
In this small town, there is an aunt named Miss Wang, who is almost old, but her mentality is very young. She has long black and shiny hair and is always dressed in colorful clothes that make her instantly recognizable.
Ms. Wang is a retired cadre in this small town, living a comfortable life and taking care of her body in her spare time. She attaches great importance to health and always pursues some so-called "wellness" paths.
Among them, she is most proud of the fact that she insists on eating four meals a day. She has been sticking to this habit for more than two years, and she is convinced that it is good for her stomach and can make her body healthier.
Every time I saw her, the doctor couldn't help but complain: "Isn't this nonsense? You're no longer a child, what are you doing with all these things?" The doctor was quite puzzled by her habit of eating four meals a day, thinking that such a diet was not scientific, and might even have a negative impact on the body.
Ms. Wang always laughs at the doctors' criticisms, saying that they are too conservative and do not know the right way to pursue health.
She even found some "scientific research" to support her theory of four meals a day. She told the doctor that eating a small amount of food in small doses can increase the secretion of gastric acid, promote digestion and absorption, and help protect the gastric mucosa.
She also cites some so-called experts who claim that eating more meals can increase metabolic rate, help lose weight and stay in shape.
However, the doctor was not impressed by these "scientific studies", believing that Ms. Wang's approach was too risky and unfounded. He told her that although eating small amounts in portions can promote digestion and absorption, the habit of sticking to four meals a day for a long time is not scientific.
In the long run, eating this way may lead to an overly full stomach and an increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders. Moreover, eating too often can also increase the secretion of insulin, leading to insulin resistance, which may eventually induce metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
Despite many attempts by the doctor, Ms. Wang still refused to give up her four-meal-a-day habit. She felt that she was in good health, without any discomfort and that there was no need to change her eating habits at all.
She also said that her weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and other indicators were well maintained without any abnormalities.
In the face of Miss Wang's stubbornness, the doctor had no choice but to sigh secretly. He knows that it is not easy to change a person's eating habits, especially for someone as stubborn as Miss Wang.
I can only hope that she will not have a bad impact on her health in her future life because of such eating habits.
At the end of the story, Miss Wang asks a question: "Doctor, I heard that eating fruit for dinner is bad, is it true?"
The doctor patiently explained, "There is nothing wrong with eating fruit for dinner, but in moderation. Therefore, if you eat fruits for dinner, it is recommended to choose some low-sugar, high-fiber fruits, such as apples, pears, etc., and at the same time, you should control the portion size and not eat too much. ”
This answer can be regarded as a reasonable suggestion for Miss Wang, hoping that she can pay more attention to her diet and maintain her health.
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