Aunt Zhang is 60 years old this year, last spring, Aunt Zhang's friend Uncle Li was hospitalized because of physical discomfort, Uncle Li is about to retire but is busy, irregular life and rest, resulting in a decline in physical function and decreased immunity, after the doctor's diagnosis, Uncle Li suffered from severe gastroenteritis.
This scared Aunt Zhang, usually she pays great attention to her health, and her home is full of all kinds of health products, from vitamin tablets to fish oil capsules, almost everything, this is not about to be Mother's Day, Aunt Zhang said to her daughter that she doesn't need to buy anything valuable, she just needs health care products.
But the problem is that despite taking so many health supplements, her physical condition has not improved, and she often feels tired. At this time, the children said to her: "Mom, you are fine, don't eat so many health products, it's better to improve it at the dinner table." ”
Aunt Zhang's daughter said: "For example, nuts, we don't have the habit of eating nuts at home, and you don't like to eat fish and vegetables, in fact, these are very good for the body, and I feel that we can have more of these on the table after our family." ”
Aunt Zhang was confused, are there so many nutrients in these foods, and are they really suitable for the elderly, Aunt Zhang's daughter thought about it, and the two decided to ask a professional doctor to see if these foods are suitable for the elderly.
The doctor said: "These foods are suitable for the elderly, eat in moderation, such as fresh vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables such as spinach, rape, kale, etc., which are rich in chlorophyll, vitamin C, vitamin K, and a variety of minerals, these nutrients are helpful for enhancing immunity, preventing anemia, and protecting eyesight." ”
Hearing this, Aunt Zhang asked the doctor: "I know about eating green leafy vegetables, but now that summer is here, is there anything more suitable for eating?" ”
The doctor patiently said: "In fact, ordinary spinach and rape can be used, and it is also recommended to eat spring bamboo shoots, which also have a lot of protein and dietary fiber, which are good for qi and stomach, like now that the weather is hot in summer, the elderly have a bad appetite, and spring bamboo shoots also help to improve digestive function and promote the appetite of the elderly." ”
For example, soy products, many people have menopausal symptoms when they get older, and beans and soy products are rich in soy isoflavones, these phytoestrogens can alleviate menopausal symptoms, and they are also rich in high-quality plant protein, dietary fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals to protect our gastrointestinal health as much as possible.
There are also nuts, nuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamin E, these nutrients are helpful for protecting cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health, enhancing memory, etc., plus the dietary fiber in nuts, it also helps to prevent the occurrence of chronic diseases, so it is also recommended to eat some.
Usually some almonds, walnuts, or sesame seeds are fine.
In addition to these 3 kinds, the doctor also said some foods that Aunt Zhang's grandmother did not mention, that is, red dates that are easy to be overlooked.
Jujube is a good thing to nourish in spring, from the aspect of traditional Chinese medicine, it has the effect of nourishing the qi, nourishing the blood and soothing the nerves, strengthening the spleen and stomach, which is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, which is helpful for improving the immunity of the elderly, enhancing physical fitness, and for people who do not sleep well, the beneficial ingredients in it can also improve the quality of sleep.
After listening to this, Aunt Zhang suddenly became much brighter, and she said: "Then I must eat more when I go back, and it is best to eat all of them, I want to make up for all these nutrients." ”
But the doctor reminded her: "The intake of these foods should be paid attention to and the right amount and matching, not to say that you eat too much at once, otherwise it may lead to indigestion, or even other problems, when eating these foods, you can also match with other ingredients, so that the nutritional value and taste are good." ”
For example, this spring bamboo shoot, it can be fried with shredded pork, tofu and other ingredients, and it is recommended to choose steaming, boiling, and stewing when cooking, and use less frying and frying These high-oil, high-heat cooking methods.
In particular, it should be noted that not everyone can eat casually, if you have a history of allergies, you can ask a doctor or check the allergens first, and do not blindly follow the trend.
After a period of trying, Aunt Zhang's diet structure has also changed, she gradually reduced the intake of health care products, and added these foods to the table, happily, her mental state is still very good, middle-aged and elderly friends may wish to try it appropriately according to their own situation.
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