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On that weekend when the sun was so hot that they could fry eggs, Li Tao and his other half, Zhang Li, dragged their half-dead tired bodies to wander aimlessly in the supermarket, and finally chose a lot of snacks and daily necessities.
As they push carts full of loot to the checkout like two victorious generals, they accidentally draw a medical card from a pile of promotional coupons and small advertisements.
The card seemed to be given a magical power, and suddenly their fatigue disappeared - it turned out that it was a small activity in cooperation with the supermarket and the local hospital to promote health awareness, and anyone who purchased enough would have a chance to get such a free full body check-up.
"Oh, isn't that good! Let's take this opportunity to check our bodies. Li Tao said half-jokingly, and Zhang Li also nodded lightly, although she had mixed feelings in her heart, after all, who doesn't like free benefits?
Li Tao, a programmer who works like a robot in front of the computer every day, has become commonplace to work overtime, and his physical condition is gradually consumed by this high-intensity work.
Zhang Li, as a designer, often feels exhausted due to the pressure of work and the exhaustion of creativity.
In order to add a little fun to their lives, but also to pursue a so-called healthy lifestyle, they began to make their own soy milk and persisted in this habit for three years.
"Homemade soy milk, it sounds quite healthy!" is their consensus.
However, when they took the medical examination report and faced the doctor, the illusion of feeling good about themselves was instantly shattered - both of them were diagnosed with stomach cancer at the same time.
"How is that possible! We drink homemade soy milk every day, isn't that thing super healthy?" Li Tao asked the doctor almost jumping.
After patiently listening to their own reports, the doctor took off his glasses and slowly explained the possible causes, so that the two of them could completely understand what was wrong.
First of all, there is the problem of raw materials. The kind of cheap, loose soybeans they buy, who knows from which unknown small workshop they came from?
"You know what? If these soybeans are not stored properly, they can easily mold and produce something called aflatoxin, which is one of the main culprits of cancer. ”
Secondly, there is the cooking method. In pursuit of speed, they use a soymilk maker to heat the soy milk, but they often ignore the importance of boiling it completely.
"Some substances in soy milk, such as phytic acid and macromolecular proteins, are difficult to decompose if they are not boiled sufficiently, and in the long run, they will irritate the gastric mucosa. ”
Then there is the problem of excessive intake. "You drink so much soy milk all day long, thinking that drinking more is good for your health? ”
Finally, it is to ignore individual differences. "Everyone's constitution is different, and some people may be intolerant to the ingredients in soy milk. Long-term consumption of large quantities is simply chronic suicide for this part of the population. ”
After listening to the doctor's explanation, Li Tao and Zhang Li glanced at each other, and seemed to have read the message "Oh my God, we don't understand it so much!" in each other's eyes.
Since then, they have begun to pay more attention to the selection, processing and intake of food, and have truly achieved a scientific diet and a healthy life.
All this seems to remind us that blindly following the trend and overconfidence may be our worst enemies in the pursuit of health. Only by truly understanding the characteristics of food and combining with your actual situation can you find a healthy way that suits you.
So, this begs the question: in the pursuit of a healthy life, how should we balance our eating habits and lifestyle so that we can enjoy food without harming our health?
In this regard, doctors suggest that the key is "moderation" and "variety". Moderate amount, that is, control the intake of food according to your own physical condition and needs;
Variety, on the other hand, means having a diet that consists of various types of food to ensure a complete nutritional intake.
In addition, regular health check-ups to understand your physical condition are also an integral part of maintaining your health.
Only in this way can we truly enjoy life and be healthy at the same time.
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