Before reading this article, I sincerely invite you to click "Follow", which is not only convenient for you to discuss and share, but also to share more professional health knowledge with you, so as to escort your health, thank you for your support.
"Have you been feeling tired a lot lately?" Dr. Li's tone was full of concern, and Mo Tianqi, who was sitting opposite, nodded, he really felt that not only did he not sleep well recently, but he also couldn't lift his energy during the day.
Mo Tianqi, a retired postal employee who is about to enter his sixties, in addition to helping to take care of his grandson, is to make his favorite pigskin jelly at home.
Pork skin jelly, in his opinion, is not only delicious, but also a way to reminisce about childhood.
But he never thought that this seemingly innocuous little hobby would bring a lot of trouble.
"Look at your blood report and you can see that your cholesterol and triglycerides are high." Dr. Li frowned slightly and continued,
"Although pork skin jelly is good, it contains more collagen and fat, which is not very good for cardiovascular disease."
After Mo Tianqi heard this, he felt a little surprised, he always thought that as long as he avoided greasy meat and ate some seemingly light pork skin jelly, he should be fine.
However, Dr. Lee's words seemed to be a wake-up call.
"In fact, many patients have similar misunderstandings." Dr. Li looked at Mo Tianqi's expression and continued to explain,
"Although collagen is a beauty product, excessive intake is not a small burden on the joints and kidneys.
Not to mention, this food is often accompanied by a high salt content, which is not a small challenge to the cardiovascular system in the long run. ”
Although this idea mentioned by Dr. Li may seem unrelated to pork skin jelly to ordinary people, it is actually closely related.
Excessive intake of collagen and fat not only increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but may also lead to chronic inflammation, which can affect the body's immune system.
Dr. Li also specifically pointed out that this inflammation may be a cause of Mok's poor sleep quality.
"So how should I adjust my diet?" Mo Tianqi asked, with a hint of anxiety in his voice.
Dr. Lee suggested that he should add some high-fiber vegetables and fruits, as well as whole-grain products, which can help lower blood lipids and improve blood circulation.
"At the same time, minimizing the intake of high-collagen and high-fat foods, such as pork skin jelly, is very important for maintaining your cardiovascular health."
After a few weeks, Mo Tianqi adjusted his eating habits according to Dr. Li's advice, and he was pleasantly surprised to find that his sleep quality had improved significantly, and his physical fatigue had also been reduced a lot.
This change made him deeply aware that many times people's health problems are actually closely related to daily dietary choices.
Dr. Lee's view, although it may not seem directly related to pork skin jelly, actually reveals a fact that is often overlooked:
Even seemingly innocuous traditional delicacies can have health effects due to the nutrients hidden in them.
This case raises a deeper question: in the current context of insufficient food safety and health awareness, how to effectively guide people to adjust their dietary habits to prevent the occurrence of chronic diseases?
The answer to this question is not simple, and it requires a detailed analysis from multiple levels.
First of all, public health policies should strengthen publicity and education on the nutritional content of food, and popularize nutrition knowledge through various channels such as media and social platforms.
Second, the government could consider enacting regulations that restrict the production and sale of high-salt, high-fat foods.
In addition, medical institutions should be encouraged to work with the community to hold regular health talks and seminars to raise health awareness among the population.
Through such a multi-pronged strategy, it may be effective in guiding people to improve their eating habits, thereby reducing the incidence of chronic diseases and improving the health of the whole society.
What are your thoughts on this? Welcome to discuss in the comment area!