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Uncle Li is retired, so when he has free time, he must drink a bowl of porridge every morning. However, recently, Uncle Li found that his appetite was not as good as before, and he often felt bloated and uncomfortable. This made him very worried, and decided to go to the hospital to find a gastroenterologist to ask for a good question.
At the hospital, Uncle Li met Dr. Wang from the Department of Gastroenterology. After learning more about Uncle Li's eating habits, Dr. Wang said thoughtfully, "Uncle Li, it would have been a good habit for you to drink porridge every day, but considering your age and physical condition, I think you may need to make appropriate adjustments. "
"Isn't it good to drink porridge?" Uncle Li was a little puzzled.
"Of course, there are benefits to drinking porridge, and a recent Harvard study found that long-term consumption of whole grain porridge may be associated with longevity. "This may be because whole grains are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, which can help prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes." "
"Then I drink porridge every day, isn't it just right?" Uncle Li was even more puzzled.
"The problem is that porridge isn't for everyone. "For example, an elderly person like you has relatively weak gastrointestinal function, and food that is too thin will increase the burden of digestion. For example, some diabetic patients may consume excessive amounts of starch in porridge, which may cause blood sugar fluctuations. There are also people with excessive gastric acid secretion, and drinking a lot of porridge may also aggravate acid reflux. "
"Oh, I seem to get a little bit of it. Uncle Li suddenly realized, "Then shouldn't I drink less porridge?"
"You can try to reduce the amount of porridge appropriately, and at the same time increase some easily digestible semi-liquid foods, such as rotten porridge, soft rice, etc. "In addition, when choosing the raw materials for porridge, it is best to focus on whole grains, such as brown rice, oats, millet, etc., and avoid too fine processing." The seasoning should also be light, not too greasy. "
Uncle Li followed the doctor's advice and began to adjust his diet. Gradually, his gastrointestinal discomfort was relieved a lot, and the whole person felt more comfortable and energetic.
"I now understand that health care is different from person to person, and treatment is differentiated. Uncle Li said with emotion
Traditionally, porridge is often seen as the "best staple food", and it seems that the more you drink, the better it is. However, no food can be measured by a "one-size-fits-all" standard, and porridge is no exception.
From a nutritional point of view, porridge does have its own unique advantages. It has a light taste and is easy to digest, especially suitable for the sick, old and infirm. Porridge made from whole grains is rich in a variety of nutrients that help maintain good health. This Harvard study provides new evidence for the health properties of porridge.
However, we must also realize that porridge is not suitable for everyone. As Dr Wong explains, for certain groups of people, excessive consumption of porridge can be counterproductive.
For example, in the elderly, due to the decline in digestive function, too thin and soft food may increase the burden on the stomach and intestines; For diabetic patients, the starch in porridge will cause a rapid increase in blood sugar, which is not conducive to disease control.
In addition, we should also pay attention to the preparation and pairing of porridge. The nutritional value of porridge made from refined white rice is far less than that of whole grains; Porridge that is too greasy and has a strong flavor will also affect the health attributes of the food.
Therefore, in our daily diet, we must learn to choose the most suitable porridge according to our own situation, and reasonably match it with other foods, so as to truly give full play to the health benefits of porridge.
From a broader perspective, the controversy over porridge has also brought new thinking to our concept of eating. In today's society, all kinds of "magical" health regimens emerge in an endless stream, and for a while, "drinking porridge to lose weight" and "drinking porridge to prevent cancer" and other sayings are very popular.
However, no single food can cure all diseases, and there is no one-size-fits-all regimen. The key to a truly healthy diet is to be balanced and varied from person to person.
Just as traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes "one person, one party", modern nutrition also emphasizes the importance of "personalized diet". Everyone's physique, age, and health status are different, and the appropriate way to eat will naturally be different.
Instead of blindly following the trend, it is better to calm down, truly understand your body, and find the best diet for you.
In short, there is no one-size-fits-all standard for healthy eating, and the key is to treat it differently and differentiatedly. Instead of treating porridge or any kind of food as a "panacea", find the balance that works best for you.
Health preservation is not a one-time thing, but a topic that we need to learn and practice throughout our lives.