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"Enjoy the food moment, but also be aware of the overnutrition. On a sunny afternoon, the doctor's advice seemed to still ring in my ears,
Let Shang Yi, an independent filmmaker, and his friends fall into deep thought when they pick strawberries in a strawberry field in the suburbs.
Shang Yi picked out the bright red strawberries from the bushes while discussing healthy eating with his friends.
His recent health report showed that uric acid was slightly high, and doctors advised him to be extra careful in his diet, especially high-protein foods.
As the conversation drifted to several high-protein foods that people generally like, Shang cited a few: red meat, cheese and seafood.
However, he wasn't just enumerating, he brought out an unusual point – that these foods, while highly nutritious, may not be suitable for everyone in some cases.
"You know what," Shang Yi turned to his friends, his words with a mocking tone, but the message was serious,
"The high protein in red meat and compounds in certain meats, such as thiamine, may accelerate uric acid production in some people, which can worsen gout symptoms. ”
This remark aroused the interest of friends, and everyone asked for more details.
Shang Yi explained that although red meat is a good source of high-quality protein, it also contains high levels of purines, which are precursors of uric acid.
Accumulation of uric acid in the body can lead to the formation of gout. In addition, there are studies that have shown that excessive red meat intake is associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancer.
Next, Shang Yi talked about cheese.
Cheese, especially high-fat cheeses, is rich in protein and calcium, but at the same time its high fat and salt content may also have a negative impact on cardiovascular health.
He referred to a study that investigated the potential harm to heart health from excessive cheese intake and found a slight increase in cardiovascular disease rates in those with high cheese intake compared to those with low cheese intake.
The seafood part, Shang Yi described in more detail.
While seafood is known to be an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids for heart health, certain types of seafood, such as shellfish, are also high in purines and can also cause uric acid problems.
He cites the specific case of a patient in a study who had multiple gout attacks after eating seafood frequently before adjusting their eating habits.
In the discussion, Shang Yi did not forget to insert some humorous elements, such as he teased himself:
"It seems that my love for strawberries is probably the only hobby I have that doesn't have a negative impact on my health!" This keeps the atmosphere relaxed even in serious discussions.
At the end of the picking, Shang Yi threw out a thought-provoking question:
"If we remove these three foods from our diet, will there be other sources of nutrition that can replace them, while keeping the food delicious and nutritionally balanced?"
This question not only touches on the substitution of diets, but also delves into how to maintain the balance of nutrients that your body needs while giving up certain high-protein foods.
In analyzing this question in detail, we can see that different foods such as legumes, whole grains, and seeds, etc., can be used as substitutes for high-protein foods.
For example, legumes are not only high in protein, but also rich in fiber and trace elements, and contain almost no purines, making them more friendly to gout patients.
Whole grains, such as brown rice and oats, are not as rich in protein as animal products, but their complex carbohydrate and fiber content can be beneficial for long-term health.
Seeds, such as chia seeds and flaxseeds, provide essential omega-3 fatty acids in addition to protein, which are especially important for heart health.
Not only does this shift help maintain physical health, but it may also lead to new eating experiences that inspire exploration and appreciation of food diversity.
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