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"Today's rain is really fast and fierce. Zheng Xia held an umbrella and rode a bicycle slowly, ready to go to the market to buy vegetables.
Just as she was going around the corner, accidentally, the bicycle slipped into a piece of stagnant water, Zheng Xia's body shook and fell. Fortunately, the injury was not serious, but for the sake of peace of mind, she decided to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.
At the hospital, Zheng Xia's test results unexpectedly sparked a series of discussions. Her recent physical condition has not been as healthy as it appears to be.
Doctors found that her blood pressure was slightly higher and that the signs of osteoporosis were more pronounced than her peers.
This surprised Zheng Xia, because she has always paid attention to eating healthily, especially one of her special habits in diet: she never uses MSG and chicken essence in cooking, and only uses salt to taste, which she has insisted on for five years.
Zheng Xia, 61, was a middle school history teacher before her retirement, and her retirement life is more leisurely, she likes to cook by herself and enjoy the fun of cooking.
The reason why she does not use MSG and chicken essence is because she is worried that these additives are not good for her health and may affect her health.
However, she only relied on some of her own traditional beliefs and information on the Internet as the basis for her decision, and did not have an in-depth understanding of the real impact of these ingredients.
Zheng Xia's doctor, Dr. Li, was curious about this. He inquired in detail about Zheng Xia's eating habits and decided to take the opportunity to explain in detail the composition of MSG and chicken essence and their potential effects on the human body.
Dr Lee explained that the main ingredient in MSG is monosodium glutamate, a non-essential amino acid that can be found in many natural foods such as tomatoes and cheese.
Monosodium glutamate itself is safe when used in moderation and has been proven by multiple scientific studies to show that reasonable intake does not affect the health of most people.
Regarding Zheng Xia's high blood pressure and osteoporosis, Dr Li pointed out that it may be related to the high sodium intake in Zheng Xia's diet.
Long-term use of table salt in large amounts instead of other more balanced seasonings may lead to excessive sodium intake, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
In addition, excessive sodium salt may affect calcium absorption and accelerate bone loss, which can exacerbate osteoporosis.
Dr. Li suggested that Zheng Xia can use some MSG to replace some table salt, which can not only reduce sodium intake, but also increase the umami taste of food, making the diet more diverse and balanced.
He also mentioned some specific cases, such as some hypertensive patients who have adjusted their diet and used MSG rationally, their blood pressure has been controlled, and their quality of life has also been improved.
Dr. Li's explanation surprised and relieved Zheng Xia. She realized that her understanding of food additives was still too one-sided, and her previous worries were a little redundant.
Under the advice of her doctor, Zheng Xia decided to try to adjust her eating habits, use less salt, and add some scientifically proven and safe condiments in moderation, in order to improve her health.
From this story, we can see that a single diet is not necessarily the best choice for health, and a reasonable diet balance is the key.
Over-reliance on one seasoning or complete rejection of certain food additives can lead to nutritional imbalances, which in turn can affect health.
Here, Zheng Xia's story asks the question: how do we find the balance between science and tradition in the pursuit of healthy eating?
To address this question, we can analyze the relationship between traditional eating habits and modern scientific research.
Traditionally, people may choose to avoid certain food ingredients because of misconceptions, such as widespread misconceptions about MSG.
However, scientific studies have shown that MSG is safe when used in moderation and is not harmful to humans.
Therefore, when pursuing a healthy diet, it is important to base a diet plan on the results of scientific research rather than relying solely on conventional wisdom.
At the same time, individual differences should also be taken into account, and appropriate dietary adjustments should be made according to the individual's health status and nutritional needs.
This balance not only helps us to better maintain our health, but also to enjoy a more varied and delicious diet.
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