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"Oh, I'm going to turn into lettuce when I eat this plate of lettuce!" Aunt Li said to herself with a smile while washing vegetables in the kitchen.
The 57-year-old is a retired primary school teacher who has devoted more of her passion to cooking and wellness since retiring. Half a year ago, after watching a TV show about the health benefits of lettuce by chance, she decided to eat a plate of lettuce every day to see how it worked.
She heard that lettuce can not only clear heat and detoxify, but also lower blood lipids and blood sugar, and felt that this was too suitable for people of her age. She thought, anyway, she has to eat vegetables every day, so she might as well try this lettuce to see how it works.
So, every day, on the table, there is always a plate of stir-fried lettuce, or lettuce mixed with tofu, and sometimes in order to change the taste, she will also make lettuce stewed chicken. After half a year, Aunt Li felt that her whole person was much more relaxed, and her blood sugar and blood lipids, which were originally a little high, were quietly lowered.
On this day, she went to the hospital for a semi-annual physical examination as usual. The result surprised her - not only did the blood sugar and lipid indicators improve significantly, but even the doctor was amazed: "Aunt Li, you have done really well in the past six months! I see that your blood report has improved a lot compared to half a year ago, you must have paid attention to your diet and exercised, right?"
Aunt Li was so happy that she told the doctor that she actually just insisted on eating lettuce every day, and there was no other special change. The doctor was even more curious after hearing this, because although lettuce is good, it is really surprising that it can have such a remarkable effect.
As a low-calorie and high-fiber food, lettuce can not only help improve the function of the digestive system for middle-aged and elderly people, but also help regulate blood sugar and blood lipids. Glucoside, a special ingredient in lettuce, helps to inhibit the conversion of carbohydrates into fat, which has a certain positive effect on the prevention and treatment of hyperlipidemia.
The dietary fiber in lettuce is not digested and absorbed in the body, which can accelerate intestinal peristalsis and help the excretion of waste products in the body, thereby reducing the accumulation of cholesterol in the body. In addition, lettuce is rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects cells in the body from being damaged by free radicals, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer.
With the explanation of the physical examination report item by item, Aunt Li felt more and more that her "lettuce therapy" was indeed a good choice. She decided to keep going and share her experience at the health talks, hoping to help more friends.
At the end of the lecture, one of the participants asked a question: "Doctor, I also want to try lettuce therapy, but I have diabetes and I wonder if eating lettuce will affect my blood sugar control?"
The doctor replied, "Lettuce itself is a great vegetable for diabetics, it is low in sugar and rich in fiber, which can help control blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity." Of course, everyone's specific situation may be different, and I recommend that you consult with your dietitian or endocrinologist before starting to develop a diet plan that works for you based on your specific health condition. ”
Aunt Lee's example has sparked the interest of many in the community. Many residents who didn't care much about their diet began to try to follow Aunt Li's method and add more healthy foods to their diets. As a result, health lectures in the community have become more popular.
A few months later, during a wellness event in the community, a resident asked a question: "Doctor, I have started eating lettuce the way Aunt Li did, but I would like to know if there are any other vegetables or foods other than lettuce that can help me improve my health even further?"
The doctor explained: "In addition to lettuce, you can also try adding some other high-fiber vegetables, such as spinach, celery, and broccoli. Not only are these vegetables rich in fiber, but they also provide a lot of essential vitamins and minerals, which are very helpful in maintaining the normal functioning of the body. ”
"At the same time, legume products, such as black beans and mung beans, are also good choices, as they are rich in vegetable protein and iron, which can help raise hemoglobin levels and prevent anemia. I also recommend regularly eating some deep-sea fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are particularly beneficial for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. ”
The doctor's answers provided residents with a wealth of healthy eating options and helped them better understand how to maintain and improve their health through their daily diet. Aunt Lee's lettuce therapy is just the beginning, and a healthier lifestyle is taking shape in the community under her guidance.
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