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"The May Day holiday is coming, and I have to get my body in order first to make sure I can enjoy the holiday. Li Daqiang was filling in the information at the front desk of the hospital while talking to himself.
As a 57-year-old retired chef, Li Daqiang has a soft spot for food, especially lard residue, which he simply loves and eats every day, and he has been sticking to this eating habit for four years, and he firmly believes that this is the way to maintain health.
But recently, Li Daqiang found himself out of breath after climbing a few stairs, and his physical strength was not as good as before, which made him feel a little uneasy.
Although he thought that it might be just temporary physical fatigue, his family's repeated persuasion made him decide to do a comprehensive physical examination before the holiday came to see how his body was doing.
In the hospital, Li Daqiang met his old friend, Dr. Zhang, a young doctor who specializes in internal medicine.
After asking about Li Daqiang's eating habits, Dr. Zhang couldn't help frowning.
Dr. Cheung was a little worried about Li Daqiang's love for lard residue. Although lard residue has a fragrant taste, it is high in fat and cholesterol, which is not the best choice for someone of Li Daqiang's age.
Surprisingly, despite Li Daqiang's long-term consumption of lard residue, his physical examination results were surprisingly good – cholesterol levels, blood pressure and heart function were all maintained within the normal range.
This result surprised Dr. Zhang. Typically, people who consume high-fat foods for a long time are prone to various chronic diseases.
Dr. Zhang decided to learn more about Lee's lifestyle and asked if there were any other ways to manage his health.
Li Daqiang told him that in addition to the daily lard residue, he also insisted on walking every morning, did not smoke or drink, and often accompanied a lot of fresh vegetables in his meals.
Knowing this, Dr Cheung reminded Lee that although the results of the current medical examination are satisfactory, it does not mean that his eating habits are risk-free.
For the sake of long-term health, Dr Teo advised him to gradually reduce his intake of lard residue and choose healthier sources of fat, such as fish and chicken breast, and continue to maintain good lifestyle habits.
Although Li Daqiang is reluctant to change his eating habits for many years, he also knows that health is more important.
He decided to try to adjust his diet according to his doctor's advice, and at the same time maintain healthy activities such as walking every day, hoping that his health can be further improved.
A few months later, Li Daqiang had another physical examination and found that some of his basic health indicators had improved significantly, which made him very happy.
He began sharing his experiences with friends and family in the community, encouraging them to eat healthily and showing them that even small lifestyle changes can lead to significant health benefits.
Lee's story has spread in the community, inspiring more of his peers to pay attention to their diet and health.
Li Daqiang's case shows why middle-aged and elderly people are advised to change their habits even if long-term unhealthy eating habits do not immediately affect health indicators?
Although Li Daqiang's health indicators have not shown obvious abnormalities for the time being, a long-term high-fat diet may still cause potential harm to the body, especially the cardiovascular system.
As we age, the body's metabolism slows down and its ability to process fat decreases, which can lead to more serious health problems in the future, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, etc.
Therefore, early adjustment of dietary habits and adoption of a healthier lifestyle can prevent the occurrence of these diseases and improve the quality of life and health.
By making such changes, you can not only protect your own health, but also become a model for a healthy lifestyle in your family and community.
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