For the blessings of the elderly, we mostly use the word "long life and 100 years old", and there are indeed many elderly people in life who have made this word a reality.
There is such an old man, she is over 100 years old, but she is still in good spirits, although her face is full of wrinkles, but it does not hide her beauty in the slightest.
And this old man is the leader of the mainland nutrition industry, the former director of the nutrition department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Zha Liangding.
And she is so old and looks so healthy, all of which is closely related to her unique regimen.
Today, let's step into the world of this legend and listen to the moving stories about her.
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In his early years, he was a good ingot
Zha Liang Ingot, a shining name in the Chinese nutrition community, has used her life to interpret her love and dedication to nutritional science.
As a leader in the field of nutrition, she has not only made outstanding contributions to the nutrition cause of the mainland, but also won people's respect and admiration for her profound academic attainments and personality charm.
Zha Lianging, born in Tianjin in 1914, his ancestral home is Haining City, Zhejiang Province, born in a feudal family, Zha Liangding has been very "rebellious" since he was a child.
When I was a child, seeing that the boys in the family could go to school, but the girls in the family could only embroider at home, Zha Liangding didn't understand why the same children should be treated differently?
Therefore, when she reached the age when she should go to school, she boldly put forward the idea of wanting to go to school, although her parents did not agree at first, but Cha Liangding was resolute, and the family agreed to her to go to school for a long time.
And Zha Liang also made herself the first girl in the family to fight for school.
In order to prove that girls can also read well, Zha Liangding studied very seriously, and she could get good results in the exams, because only in this way could she continue to study and go to school.
Among all the subjects, Zha Liangdeng is best at mathematics and chemistry, so she took the chemistry department of Peking University as her goal during the college entrance examination.
However, due to the unsatisfactory results of the college entrance examination at that time, he could not go to Peking University, and finally went to Nankai University in Tianjin.
Later, when the Japanese war of aggression against China broke out, Nankai University was destroyed, and Zha Liangding became seriously ill, and only after she recovered did she find that the school had also moved to Kunming.
I wanted to go to Kunming to continue my studies, but my family opposed it, and I had to transfer to Yenching University. During his studies at Yenching University, he developed a strong interest in nutrition.
Aware of the importance of nutrition for human health, she decided to delve deeper into this area. Therefore, she chose nutrition as her major and studied in the Department of Nutrition of Yenching University.
Later, in 1940, Zha Liangdeng worked as a trainee dietitian in Union Hospital, and a year later, when the Pacific War broke out, the hospital was forced to close, and Zha Liangdeng went to the Affiliated Hospital of Peking University as a dietitian and director of the nutrition department.
It was not until 1950 that she was rehired by Union Hospital, where she continued her duties in nutrition.
She has also worked diligently in her position for most of her life, she pays attention to the nutrition of vulnerable groups, actively advocates the concept of healthy diet, and makes unremitting efforts to improve the nutrition level of the whole people.
She worked until she retired from the hospital at the age of 70, and she was already enjoying her old age with her wife, but she couldn't let go of her love of nutrition, so she was rehired after retirement, and devoted herself to her work for decades.
What is the secret to a long and healthy life
In the blink of an eye, Cha Liangding is 108 years old, but whether she eats, talks, walks, or does things, she doesn't look like a 108-year-old man at all!
And she doesn't think of herself as an old man at all, because she doesn't want to cause trouble to others, so she likes to do everything herself.
But after all, age is there, and her body will occasionally "strike", but she will not slack off in bed because of this.
Some people say that Mr. Zha Liang can live a long and healthy life because she herself studied and studied nutrition, so she has her unique health secrets.
Every time a reporter is interviewed, he will also ask how she lived a long life?
In this regard, the old man Zha Liangding said some of her living habits, so let's explore her health secrets together!
1. Eat a balanced diet, mainly grains
Emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet, Mr. Zha often says, "Eat everything, eat nothing". She believes that it is best not to be picky eaters and eat as healthily as possible, but also to be careful not to eat too much at once.
Whole grains, as a staple food, can provide sufficient energy and nutrients for the body, so we can usually eat these as staple foods.
At the same time, she also recommends eating vegetables, fruits, and meat in moderation to ensure adequate protein, vitamins, and minerals.
As a nutrition expert, Mr. Cha Liangding's every meal is as nutritionally balanced as possible, mainly grains, and eating small and frequent meals has become one of the reasons for her health and longevity.
Modern people, because of the fast pace of life, high work pressure and other factors, basically few people will pay attention to health in terms of diet.
In order to save time, takeaway has gradually become the main form of everyone's three meals a day, and most of the takeaway food is heavy oil and salt, and eating these foods for a long time will also have a certain impact on our health.
Therefore, if you also want to live a long and healthy life like the old man, then it is best to eat a light diet and avoid over-reliance on high-calorie, high-fat foods, so as not to cause adverse effects on health.
2. Exercise moderately to maintain vitality
In addition to a balanced diet, Mr. Cha also focuses on moderate exercise.
Although he is usually busy with work, he always finds some time to do exercises, sometimes walking, sometimes playing Tai Chi jogging or practicing five bird plays, etc., according to his physical state to carry out scientific exercises.
Because in her opinion, exercise is the key to maintaining good health and slowing down aging. Whether it's walking, jogging or tai chi, it can effectively improve physical fitness and immunity.
We should also choose the right way to exercise according to our physical condition and interests, and stick to it.
3. Have a regular schedule and ensure adequate sleep
Maintaining a regular schedule and having a good night's sleep is also one of the reasons for Cha Liang's longevity.
Although sometimes the work is very busy, at about nine o'clock every night, Mr. Cha Liang has to wash up and go to bed to get ready for bed, and this habit has persisted for a lifetime.
In her opinion, a good routine helps to maintain the balance of the body's rhythm and biological clock, so as to ensure adequate sleep quality.
Whether it is out of stress or bad habits, modern people always like to stay up late and never sleep until the early hours of the morning, which is actually equivalent to chronic suicide!
Because staying up late for a long time, the quality of sleep is not guaranteed, and our physical fitness will also decline, so for the sake of good health, she suggested that we try to maintain the habit of getting up and falling asleep on time every day, and avoid staying up late and insufficient sleep time.
At the same time, she also reminds us to pay attention to relaxing before bed to create a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment.
4. Maintain an optimistic attitude and face life positively
In Mr. Cha's view, it is equally important to maintain an optimistic attitude.
In the early years, Zha Liangding's family lived in a two-story small building in Peking University, which was a unit shared by her wife and son, and only had the right to live but not the right to use.
Later, my wife died, and Peking University wanted to take back the house, and if this matter was changed to someone else, it would definitely play the emotional card for the school to make some demands.
But Zha Liangding didn't do this, because she knew that the school would take back the house sooner or later, so after dealing with her wife's funeral, she took the initiative to start packing her luggage.
When the school came to collect the house, she went to her new place with her luggage. A good attitude and the quality of not caring about gains and losses are also one of the secrets of her longevity.
She believes that a positive mindset can strengthen the body's resistance and reduce the occurrence of diseases. She advises us to learn to adjust our emotions and stay calm and optimistic in the face of life's difficulties and challenges.
At the same time, she also advocates keeping in touch with family and friends to share each other's joys and sorrows to reduce psychological stress.
5. Reasonable nutrition supplementation to meet the needs of the body
As we age, our nutritional needs change, and Mr. Zha believes that proper nutrition is essential to maintain good health.
If we want to maintain good health, we can supplement some vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in moderation according to our physical condition and needs.
However, it is very important to buy health care products and medicines from formal channels, and do not blindly follow the trend to buy.
For example, some people take calcium tablets because of calcium deficiency, but if you take a large amount of calcium tablets for a long time without calcium deficiency, it is likely to lead to stones and other conditions, and the gains outweigh the losses.
Therefore, if you want to help your health and meet your body's needs through some nutritional supplements, it is recommended that you go to your local hospital for a check-up and follow the doctor's advice, rather than blindly following the trend.
6. Pay attention to oral hygiene and dental health care
Mr. Zha attaches great importance to oral hygiene and dental care, after all, "good teeth, good appetite". Oral health is an important part of overall health, and the quality of teeth is directly related to digestive function and nutrient absorption.
Although people nowadays have the habit of brushing their teeth, most people only retain the habit of getting up in the morning to brush their teeth, in fact, we should brush our teeth in the morning and evening, so as to protect our teeth.
Secondly, when brushing teeth, most people only pay attention to the hygiene of the tooth surface, but the gap between the teeth is not cleaned in place, so we recommend using dental floss to clean between the teeth when rinsing the mouth.
After eating food, you can also use mouthwash or water to maintain oral hygiene. Of course, if you want to prevent some oral diseases, it is recommended to go to the dental department for regular examination and treatment.
7. Follow the laws of nature and adapt to seasonal changes
As a TCM health expert, Mr. Cha Leong Ting emphasises the importance of following the laws of nature and adapting to the changing seasons.
She believes that people should live in harmony with nature and adjust their lifestyle and eating habits according to the changing seasons.
In spring, we should pay attention to nourishing the liver and protecting the liver;
In summer, it is necessary to pay attention to clearing heat and relieving heat;
In autumn, we should pay attention to moistening the lungs and nourishing yin;
In winter, it is necessary to pay attention to warming and replenishing kidney yang.
Adjusting your lifestyle and eating habits by following the laws of nature and adapting to the seasons can help your body stay healthy and prevent the occurrence of various diseases.
epilogue
In order to adapt to the high-intensity work and fast-paced life, most of us can pay attention to health and balanced nutrition in terms of diet, and few people can find time to exercise and fitness, and even staying up late has become the norm in people's lives.
Work stress changes our mindset, and it is difficult for us to keep our bodies in a healthy state.
But if you really want to have a healthy body, then you can slowly change the status quo of our lives!
As a leader in the field of nutrition, Mr. Zha Liangding actively advocates the concept of healthy eating, popularizes nutritional knowledge, and helps people establish a correct dietary concept.
These wellness tips of hers provide us with valuable guidance and inspiration.
By eating a balanced diet, exercising, having a regular schedule, maintaining an optimistic attitude, supplementing nutrition, focusing on oral and dental hygiene, and following the laws of nature and adapting to the changing seasons, we can better maintain good health and slow down aging.
Let's learn from Mr. Cha Liang and integrate these health wisdom into our daily life to enjoy a healthy and happy life journey.
Resources
1. Journal "Health and Wellness of Traditional Chinese Medicine": Shou Qi Songhe - Remembering Nutrition Expert, Centenarian Zha Liang Ingot, published on July 1, 2017
2. "All for the Patient" to understand the patriotism of a 103-year-old nutritionist - CCTV, released on July 16, 2019
3. Dialogue with 100-year-old Zha Liang Tablet|Looking back on the century changes of Chinese nutrition——Peking Union Medical College Hospital, released on December 5, 2018