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Uncle Wang was particularly excited this weekend because the peanuts in his small vegetable garden were finally ready to be harvested.
The retired librarian always talks about his vegetable garden, especially the neatly arranged peanut plants. Just as he was pulling up a full load of peanuts, Aunt Zhang next door came over leisurely, shaking the flower basket in her hand, and said to him: "Uncle Wang, your flower grows really well, but I heard that eating too many peanuts is easy to get stomach problems, you have to be careful." ”
Uncle Wang frowned, although his love for peanuts was almost to the point where he couldn't extricate himself, but Aunt Zhang's words still made him a little uneasy. Deciding to consult a professional, he went to the local hospital the next day and found Dr. Lee, a veteran doctor with a lot of research in nutrition and digestive diseases.
In the consultation room, Uncle Wang told Dr. Li about his concerns. "Dr. Li, the peanuts in my vegetable garden have just been harvested, but my neighbor said that eating too many peanuts is easy to get stomach problems, what do you think about this?"
Dr. Li smiled, took out a research report from the drawer, and began to explain to Uncle Wang: "Uncle Wang, peanuts are indeed a highly nutritious food, rich in protein, fat, vitamin E and a variety of trace elements. ”
"However, peanuts are higher in fat, which may indeed add to the burden on the stomach for some people with stomach problems, especially those who already have a history of stomach problems." Uncle Wang listened carefully, and he asked, "Then I can't eat peanuts?" ”
Dr. Lee continued, "No, it is okay to eat peanuts in moderation, the key is to control the amount. In addition, you can add some stomach-friendly vegetables, such as carrots, spinach, and pumpkin. Not only are these vegetables rich in fiber, but they also help protect the stomach lining and reduce the damage of stomach acid to the stomach lining. ”
Dr. Lee then explained in detail the nutritional value of these vegetables and their positive effects on stomach health. He told Uncle Wang that carrots are rich in β-carotene, which can be converted into vitamin A, which helps maintain the health of the gastric mucosa.
Spinach contains a lot of vitamin C and iron, which can enhance the body's antioxidant capacity and hemoglobin synthesis; Pumpkin is a great helper for stomach health due to its high content of vitamin A and fiber.
Following these suggestions from Dr. Lee, Uncle Wang asked another question and thought of other foods that he usually enjoys. "Dr. Li, I still drink soy milk regularly, is it good for my stomach? Can I use soy milk as a daily drink instead of milk for breakfast? ”
Dr. Li thought for a moment and then explained in detail: "Soy milk is a very good choice, it is made from soybeans, which are an excellent source of plant-based protein, and soybeans also contain isoflavones, which have a certain anti-inflammatory effect and are beneficial for maintaining the gastric mucosa. ”
"Especially for people who can't digest lactose, soy milk is a good substitute for milk. But, as with anything, the most important thing is the right amount. Consuming too much soy products, especially those that have not been properly fermented, may cause stomach upset. ”
"One more thing to note is that although soy milk is good, you should choose sugar-free because sweetened soy milk adds extra calories and sugar, which is not particularly good for the stomach and overall health. Also, try to drink soy milk after boiling, because raw soy milk contains some anti-nutritional factors, such as trypsin inhibitors, which can be reduced by cooking. ”
Uncle Wang nodded, feeling that he had learned a lot. He was very satisfied with Dr. Lee's advice and felt that he could adjust his eating habits based on them to better take care of his stomach health.
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