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"The results of the physical examination are really amazing, I definitely didn't expect such a big change in your body!" the doctor said to the patient in front of him, taking off his glasses.
On a sunny morning during the May Day holiday, patient Cai Jingmei and her friend Tao Lili sat together on a bus to Zhejiang.
Both are company executives, accustomed to busy lives, and rarely have time to relax like this. During the trip, they began to talk about their recent life and health problems.
Cai Jingmei is 62 years old and usually pays attention to health, especially diet.
She insisted on skipping meals at night for a year, initially to control her weight, but she didn't expect this change to lead to unexpected medical examination results.
"Actually, I started this habit when I listened to the advice of a health program, and they said that it would improve sleep quality and blood sugar levels. ”
Cai Jingmei said to Tao Lili, with a little pride in her tone.
After a year of perseverance, Cai Jingmei's weight has indeed dropped significantly, but what is even more surprising is that her blood pressure and blood sugar levels have also improved significantly.
All of this is clearly reflected in her recent physical report: blood sugar dropped from 7.8 to 5.6, blood pressure also dropped from 140 to 120, and low blood pressure dropped from 90 to 80.
The change in these indicators made her more convinced of her lifestyle changes.
But this change has not come without a cost. Cai Jingmei also confessed that in the process, she experienced a lot of moments of hunger and low energy, especially at night.
She had to rely on more water and low-calorie snacks to stay afloat, which did have a certain impact on her quality of life.
"Actually, from a medical point of view, the effect of skipping meals at night on the body is a double-edged sword. Cai Jingmei continued to explain,
"This can really help reduce weight and improve some physiological indicators, but it can also lead to malnutrition, especially for people in our age group. ”
During this trip, Cai Jingmei met a doctor friend who offered some opinions about her approach.
Doctors point out that while skipping dinner may seem beneficial in the short term to improve health indicators, in the long term,
This way of eating can put a strain on the body's metabolic system, especially the liver and kidneys.
He suggested that Cai Jingmei should adjust her diet appropriately, such as adopting a low-carb diet instead of not eating it at all, to achieve a healthier balance.
The doctor also provided some data to support his view: in one study, more than 5,000 adults over the age of 50 participated in a study on eating habits and health effects.
The results showed that those who did not eat dinner or had a very simple dinner did have some positive effects on weight, blood pressure and blood sugar control.
However, they also showed potential negative effects in terms of inadequate nutrient intake, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, etc.
The doctor suggested that Cai Jingmei might as well refer to the opinions of some professional dietitians to formulate a more scientific and comprehensive diet plan.
This not only maintains improvements in weight and health indicators, but also ensures that the body receives the necessary nutrients.
Through this trip and conversations with doctors, Cai realized that a single health strategy may not be right for everyone, especially for someone her age.
She began to rethink her approach to health management and planned to go for a more comprehensive check-up when she returned home, while consulting with a nutrition professional.
At the end of the article, a question remains: for middle-aged and elderly people, how to find a healthy balance between improving physiological indicators and ensuring adequate nutrition?
This is a topic that deserves to be explored in depth. In answering this question, we need to take into account individual differences, lifestyle habits, and possible health conditions.
Through scientific research and data support, we can better understand which health strategies are most suitable for different age groups and health conditions, so as to provide a more accurate and personalized health management plan for middle-aged and elderly people.
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