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"The price of this peanut has to be cheaper, 6 yuan a pound is too expensive!" Uncle Li frowned and launched a bargaining offensive against the stall owner.
Just as he was haggling with the peanut vendor, the neighbor's eldest sister, Aunt Wang, came over. When she saw Uncle Li carrying a big bag of peanuts in his hand, she immediately frowned. "Lao Li, what are you buying so many peanuts for? I heard that it is better to eat less peanuts after the age of 60, which is not good for your health. Don't look at peanuts as delicious, it's not okay to eat too much. "
When Uncle Li heard this, he began to mutter. I just turned 60 years old, is this peanut really inedible? Thinking of this, he was a little apprehensive and decided to go to the doctor to find out the situation. It just so happened that the experienced Dr. Chan was sitting at the clinic today.
Dr. Chen looked at Uncle Li and joked with a smile: "Old Li, what kind of wind brought you here today?" Looking at your expression, have you encountered any tricky problems? "
Uncle Li scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly: "Doctor Chen, when I was buying peanuts today, Aunt Wang said that it was best to eat less peanuts after the age of 60, which made me feel upset and upset. I just want to ask, can these peanuts be eaten? "
Dr. Chen laughed and said, "Don't say it, these peanuts really have to be eaten leisurely." Today, however, we are not only talking about peanuts, but also about several other types of nuts. For the elderly, health is the most important thing. "
Uncle Li listened, sat down more seriously, and pricked up his ears. "First of all, peanuts are really good, rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, but they are also high in oil. If the elderly consume too much oil, it is easy to cause hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis. ”
"Consuming more than 30 grams of peanuts per day significantly increases the risk of hyperlipidemia. This is no joke, a high-fat diet is directly associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease, which is especially a big problem for the elderly. "
Dr. Chen paused, saw that Uncle Li was listening carefully, and continued: "Secondly, the digestive system of the elderly is not as strong as when they were young, and the shell of peanuts is not easy to digest, and eating too much may lead to stomach bloating and indigestion. ”
"Moreover, peanuts are also an allergenic food, and many people are allergic to it, and this allergic reaction is more common in older people. So, although peanuts are good, it is better to eat less after the age of 60. "
Uncle Li nodded, expressing understanding, and then asked, "What about the other nuts?" Is there a problem too? Dr. Chan smiled and said, "Other nuts also have their own characteristics. For example, walnuts are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, but walnuts are also high in oil, and eating too much will also increase weight and cholesterol. ”
"Almonds are rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, but they are high in oxalic acid and are easy to combine with calcium to form stones, especially for the elderly with a history of kidney stones. Then there are cashew nuts, cashew nuts contain a lot of magnesium, which is good for the nervous system, but cashew nuts are also rich in oxalic acid, which is also not suitable for people with stone problems. "
Uncle Li was fascinated by this and sighed: "Oh, I really didn't expect that so many delicious things have to be so exquisite." Dr. Chan nodded in agreement and continued, "Yes, healthy eating is important. Older people should choose their food according to their health. ”
"Nuts are good, but each nut has its own unique nutrients and potential health risks, so you should eat them in moderation and not greedy. In fact, in addition to eating less of these nuts, the elderly should pay more attention to a balanced diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and properly consume protein and carbohydrates, so as to ensure the health of the body. "
Uncle Li suddenly realized and said gratefully: "Dr. Chen, I really benefited a lot today, it seems that I have to pay attention to my diet in the future, not everything is good." "
Dr. Chen smiled and nodded: "That's right, healthy eating should be scientific, adjusted according to your own situation, and you can't blindly follow the trend." Remember, eating a balanced diet, exercising moderately, and staying happy are the keys to a long and healthy life. "
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