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In a residential area not far from downtown Beijing, there lives a middle school history teacher named Chen Daming.
Chen Daming, 58, has a very special habit of making a cup of hot milk every night, rain or shine, and sits quietly on the balcony while sipping, reflecting on a day of teaching or reading some history books. This habit has been going on for more than a decade.
Chen Daming is the typical scholar-type teacher, with a pair of perceptive eyes behind his glasses. His students speak highly of him, not only because of his lively lectures, but also because he always inspires his students with some interesting historical anecdotes.
Today, however, what we're going to explore isn't his teaching skills, but the mysterious connection between his cup of hot milk that lasts for ten years and health.
There is a lot of research on milk in the medical community, and most people know that milk is rich in calcium, which is good for bone health, but few people know that milk also contains an ingredient called "bioactive peptides".
Bioactive peptide is a substance that is broken down from protein during the digestion of milk, which has the effect of regulating the immune system, antibacterial and lowering blood pressure.
For a person who drinks milk every night, the cumulative effect of these bioactive peptides can be significant. Let's take a look at Chen Daming's physical condition.
After many years of teaching, despite the added stress, he had few major health problems. His blood pressure has always been in the normal range, he never caught a cold, and his annual physical examination report is excellent. And these are not unrelated to his glass of milk.
However, milk is not harmful to everyone just because it contains bioactive peptides. In fact, the lactose component of milk is difficult to completely break down in some adults, which is called "lactose intolerance".
Fortunately, Chen Daming does not belong to this group. There are many adults around the world who may exhibit varying degrees of lactose intolerance, which makes milk a double-edged sword.
In addition, the fat content in milk is also a noteworthy point. Although Chen Daming chooses low-fat milk, even low-fat consumption, long-term consumption of large amounts may have an impact on heart health.
However, the omega-3 fatty acids, potassium and vitamin D content in milk also provide some degree of protection for heart health. This complex interplay of ingredients constitutes the two-sided nature of milk as a healthy food.
Therefore, the reason why Chen Daming can benefit from his milk habits is closely related to his personal constitution, the type of milk he chooses, and the amount he drinks.
Everyone's constitution is different, and their digestive ability and reaction to food components are also different, so even the same food may have different effects on different people.
In this story, we can see that behind a simple lifestyle habit, there may be complex scientific principles hidden. And science is made up of these seemingly ordinary but complex little things.
Finally, in Chen Daming's story, he once asked a doctor friend: "Why do I drink milk for so many years, but the results of the physical examination are still so good, is it because I have always insisted on drinking low-fat food?"
The doctor replied, "Low-fat milk does reduce some unnecessary fat intake, but the most important thing is that you drink it in moderation and not in excess. In addition, you may have strong digestive abilities and special constitutions, which is why milk is so beneficial to you. However, it is advisable to continue to maintain moderation, because anything is too much. ”
The doctor's explanation is not only scientific, but also reminds us to pay attention to the balance of quantity and quality in our diet.
What do you think about the benefits of milk?