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"What are you doing here, Lao Zhao?"
As soon as Li Daqiang entered the door, he saw his old friend Zhao Ming nervously checking something on his mobile phone, with a serious expression as if the burden of the whole world was on his shoulders.
"I heard that eating sweet potatoes is very good for the body, and I wanted to know more, no, I plan to go to the hospital and ask the doctor how to eat healthier. Zhao Ming said as he stood up and prepared to go out.
Zhao Ming is an ordinary bank clerk who has a regular daily life and has always been cautious about health issues. He and Li Daqiang have been neighbors for many years, and the two often get together and talk about everything. Today, after listening to Li Daqiang's talk about the benefits of sweet potatoes, Zhao Ming decided to strengthen his healthy diet.
When they arrived at the hospital, Zhao Ming met Dr. Wang, a familiar doctor near their community. Dr. Wang is a middle-aged woman in her 50s with a lot of experience, and she is nicknamed "Health Guardian". "Doctor Wang, I heard that sweet potatoes are very good for the body, so I came here to ask if there is anything I need to pay attention to?" Zhao Ming asked eagerly.
Dr. Wang smiled and waved his hand: "Although sweet potatoes are good, they should not be eaten indiscriminately, especially in certain periods of time, eating them is not only not good for health, but may bring side effects." "For example?" Zhao Ming asked curiously.
Dr. Wang elaborated: "First of all, although sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber and a variety of trace elements, their sugar content is not low. Therefore, for diabetics, consuming sweet potatoes immediately after a meal may cause a sharp spike in blood sugar. ”
"Secondly, eating sweet potatoes on an empty stomach will stimulate the secretion of gastric juice because of the sugar and crude fiber in sweet potatoes, which can easily cause excessive stomach acid, causing stomach discomfort or stomach pain. In addition, eating sweet potatoes before going to bed may affect the quality of sleep due to their energy-releasing properties, resulting in poor mental health the next day. Zhao Ming was greatly surprised when he heard this, he didn't expect that there was so much knowledge behind the seemingly simple food in daily life.
"In fact, what we often call 'eating' is not only as simple as filling your stomach, but also a university question. Dr. Wang went on to explain, "Proper eating habits play a decisive role in maintaining good health. The β-carotene and high fiber in sweet potatoes can indeed help prevent colon cancer, but only if eaten properly. ”
"Then how should we eat sweet potatoes reasonably?" Zhao Ming asked seriously. "First of all, avoid eating sweet potatoes during the three time periods mentioned above. Secondly, although sweet potatoes are good, they should not be eaten in large quantities every day, generally speaking, a small piece per day is enough. ”
"Eating it with other ingredients can better absorb its nutrients, such as some protein-rich foods, which will make the nutrients in sweet potatoes easier for the body to absorb. Dr. Wang patiently answered.
After chatting for a long time, Zhao Ming's opinion on sweet potatoes has changed a lot, and he now understands that not only sweet potatoes, but also any food cannot be eaten blindly. Before leaving, he couldn't help but ask another question: "Dr. Wang, I have a friend who has an upset stomach after eating sweet potatoes, why is this?"
"It could be because your friend ate sweet potatoes on an empty stomach. The crude fiber in sweet potatoes can easily irritate the stomach lining if there is no 'buffer' from other foods in the stomach, leading to excessive gastric acid secretion, which can cause discomfort. Dr. Wang explained, adding, "I suggest that he try to eat sweet potatoes in moderation after a meal next time to see if the situation improves." ”
Zhao Ming thanked Dr. Wang for his patient answers and decided to re-plan his eating habits when he returned home. He understands that the quality of food is not absolute, and the key is how to eat it correctly. This trip to the hospital has benefited him a lot.
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