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During the season when mulberries are happily hanging on the branches, Zeng Min, an enthusiastic elementary school music teacher, enters the market and plans to buy some mulberries to make jam.
However, just as she was about to act, her good friend, Li Bo, a chemistry teacher, appeared.
"You know what? I just got back from the hospital and the doctor said, 'Excessive intake of foods high in sugar is not good for health, especially for diabetics and people with cardiovascular disease, so you should be especially careful. ’”
Li Bo conveyed the doctor's advice in a serious manner.
Zeng Min smiled, thinking that buying mulberries today was not just to make jam, but also to discuss a seemingly unrelated health topic.
"You're right, but did you know that it's not just high-sugar foods, some foods that seem to be cool and relieve the heat can be a health hazard for some people. She retorted.
Li Bo raised an eyebrow curiously. "Oh, for example?" he asked.
Zeng Min paused and cleared his throat. "For example, mung bean soup and watermelon.
These are all cold foods that people like to eat in summer. However, according to the latest research, they may affect the spleen function of certain people with a certain constitution, which can lead to indigestion or spleen deficiency. ”
"Oh, this is the first time I've heard of it. Li Bo replied in surprise.
They sat down in the café next to them and continued the conversation.
"According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen and stomach are the foundation of nurture and the 'energy center' of the human body.
Mung beans are cold, and eating too much is easy to hurt the spleen, especially for the elderly, excessive consumption may cause diarrhea and other digestive diseases.
And watermelon, although it is well watered, is also a kind of cold thing, and it is easy to hurt the spleen when eaten often, resulting in cold and dampness in the body. Zeng Min explained.
"So, apart from mung beans and watermelon, are there any other foods that have a similar effect?" asked Li Bo curiously.
"Of course, like bitter gourd, winter melon, grapefruit and celery.
These foods contain a certain amount of cold constituents, which may aggravate the symptoms of people with weak spleen and stomach.
Especially for the elderly, their physical functions have begun to decline and their digestion is relatively weak, so this type of food should be consumed with caution. Zeng Min elaborated.
"Is there any specific data or research to support your views?" Mr. Lee asked.
Zeng Min nodded. "A recent study that surveyed 500 elderly people over the age of 65 found that about 30% of the group who regularly consumed cold foods in the summer had symptoms of spleen deficiency, such as loss of appetite and diarrhea, while among those who kept a mild diet, the proportion was significantly lower, about 10%. ”
After careful consideration, Li Bo offered a rebuttal: "This sounds reasonable, but what does modern medicine think of these traditional views?"
Zeng Min replied with a smile: "Modern medicine is more concerned with the balance of nutrients and the health of the digestive system.
Indeed, many times they do not directly oppose these traditional views, but instead propose to choose the right food according to the specific health of the individual.
For example, cold foods may be bad for some people, but they may be good for others to help them cool off in the summer. ”
Their conversation piqued the interest of the auditors, and Zeng Min was invited to share the knowledge at next week's Community Health Talk.
She agreed, secretly hoping to tell more people about this seemingly obscure medical knowledge in her easy-to-understand way.
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