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Sister Liu, 49, is a middle school teacher who loves life and likes to try all kinds of health secrets.
Half a year ago, she saw an article on the Internet, saying that eating a carrot every day can effectively lower blood sugar. Out of concern for her health, she decided to give it a try.
Since then, carrots have become a must-have food for Sister Liu every day.
When she wakes up in the morning, she always cuts a tender carrot, beats it in a food processor, and drinks it all.
After persevering for half a year, Sister Liu felt that her physical condition had improved significantly, and she was not as easily fatigued as before. In order to verify the miraculous effect of carrots, she went to the hospital for a comprehensive physical examination.
After the physical examination report came out, Sister Liu couldn't wait to find her old friend, Professor Wang, the chief physician of the Department of Endocrinology. "Professor Wang, do you think my blood sugar index is normal?" Sister Liu asked excitedly.
Professor Wang looked at the test sheet carefully, and said with a smile: "Mr. Liu, your fasting blood sugar and 2-hour postprandial blood sugar are well controlled, and glycosylated hemoglobin is also within the normal range. Looks like you're eating a healthy diet!"
"That is, I insist on drinking a glass of carrot juice every morning, which is sweet and delicious, and the hypoglycemic effect is particularly good. Sister Liu said proudly.
Professor Wang nodded and explained: "Carrots are rich in dietary fiber, which can slow down the absorption of sugars in the intestines, thereby stabilizing blood sugar.
However, it is not a hypoglycemic drug after all, and its efficacy is still limited. Long-term blood sugar control like yours is mainly due to the usual scientific diet and moderate exercise. "
"What other foods also have the effect of lowering blood sugar?" asked Sister Liu.
"Vegetables such as yams, celery, spinach, etc., all contain certain dietary fiber and oligosaccharides, which can be eaten appropriately. But for diabetic patients, it is not enough to rely on a so-called 'hypoglycemic food';
It is more important to follow the doctor's instructions, use drugs rationally, monitor regularly, and avoid overeating and sedentary lifestyles. Professor Wang said.
Sister Liu suddenly realized that lowering blood sugar is not the "patent" of carrots, and it is more important to master a balanced diet.
In fact, many people like to pursue some kind of "magical" health food, and even regard them as a "cure-all" panacea.
As everyone knows, no food can contain all the nutrients needed by the human body, and excessive consumption will cause nutritional imbalance. Even if it is recognized as a "healthy food", it is necessary to stop in moderation and do not blindly follow the trend.
Taking carrots as an example, although it has high nutritional value, if it is consumed in large quantities for a long time, it may cause side effects such as yellowing of the skin and diarrhea. In particular, eating raw or squeezed juice will destroy the β-carotene in carrots and affect nutrient absorption.
For example, common whole grains such as oats and brown rice, although rich in B vitamins and minerals, if eaten too much, may also increase the burden on the stomach and cause indigestion.
Even the most healthy ingredients should be different from person to person, according to their age, physique, condition, etc., in an appropriate amount to achieve health care.
Blindly believing in the efficacy of a "miracle food" can be self-defeating and counterproductive. We should look at health care from a scientific perspective and not be misled by specious "health rumors".
Write at the end
True health is never about eating, but about good habits accumulated over time.
Eating smaller, more frequent meals, eating more fruits and vegetables, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, insisting on exercise, and maintaining an optimistic attitude are the golden keys to a long and healthy life.
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2. Chinese Nutrition Society.Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2016 Edition)[M].Beijing:People's Medical Publishing House,2016.