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Uncle Zhang, a retired old teacher, is in a particularly good mood today, because his nephew Xiao Zhang has just moved into a new house, and specially invited his relatives to the hotel to hold a housewarming banquet.
Uncle Zhang chatted with his relatives while nibbling on the puff pastry duck carefully roasted by the hotel.
"Xiao Zhang, your house is really good, much better than your uncle and my old house!" Uncle Zhang sighed.
"Uncle, isn't it thanks to you, I have all the truths you taught in my heart." Xiao Zhang said modestly.
At this time, Uncle Zhang's sister Aunt Zhang came over with a plate of sweet and sour bayberry, and said to Uncle Zhang with a smile: "Brother, how are you doing lately?" Didn't the doctor say you had high cholesterol last time? ”
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Uncle Zhang put down his chopsticks and shook his head helplessly: "Alas, don't mention it." The doctor said I had to control my diet and eat more cholesterol-lowering things. But I love meat, so what's the deal? ”
Aunt Zhang listened and handed over a bayberry: "Brother, you eat more of this, I heard that it can lower cholesterol." ”
"Bayberry? Lowering cholesterol? Uncle Zhang took the bayberry and put it in his mouth in disbelief, and the sweet and sour taste exploded on the tip of his tongue, making him squint his eyes.
"Xiaomei, is bayberry really so magical?" Uncle Zhang turned his head and asked his daughter-in-law Xiaomei.
Xiaomei, a nutritionist, nodded and explained with a smile: "Bayberry does help lower cholesterol.
Bayberry is rich in pectin and dietary fiber, which can help clear cholesterol from blood vessels. ”
Uncle Zhang ate bayberry and listened to it with relish. Xiaomei continued: "It's not just bayberry, many sour fruits have a similar effect, such as lemon, grapefruit and kiwi. Not only are they delicious, but they also help us stay healthy. ”
"Yo, then I'll eat more of these sour fruits in the future." Uncle Zhang grinned.
The atmosphere of the housewarming banquet became more lively with everyone's laughter, and Uncle Zhang gradually became interested in these sour fruits.
A few days later, Uncle Zhang went to the hospital for a follow-up, and when Dr. Wang saw Uncle Zhang's test sheet, his glasses almost fell off: "Oh, Uncle Zhang, why did your cholesterol drop so quickly?" It's only been a few days! ”
Uncle Zhang smiled proudly: "Lao Wang, I have listened to my Xiaomei's words in the past few days, and I have eaten more bayberry and lemon, which is really effective." ”
Dr. Wang nodded: "Yes, these sour fruits do help lower cholesterol. But, Uncle Zhang, do you know how these fruits work? ”
Uncle Zhang shook his head: "I know that they are delicious and can lower cholesterol, but I don't know anything else." ”
Dr. Wang pulls out a chart detailing the ingredients and benefits of bayberry, lemon, grapefruit and kiwifruit.
"These fruits contain a lot of vitamin C and dietary fiber, especially pectin," he said, pointing to the chart.
Pectin binds to cholesterol in the intestine and prevents cholesterol from being absorbed into the bloodstream, thereby reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. ”
Uncle Zhang nodded again and again when he heard this: "Then are there any other benefits of these fruits?" ”
Dr. Wang continued to explain: "Of course there is. For example, the citric acid in lemons can help the body metabolize fat and prevent fat accumulation;
Naringenin in grapefruit, which has antioxidant effects and can protect the cardiovascular system; Vitamin E in kiwifruit may prevent hardening of the arteries.
These fruits not only lower cholesterol, but also protect our cardiovascular system in all aspects. ”
After listening to this, Uncle Zhang's heart blossomed: "Then I can eat more of these fruits in the future!" ”
Dr. Wang smiled and patted Uncle Zhang's shoulder: "Yes, health starts with diet." However, Uncle Zhang, you can't just eat fruits, proper exercise and a balanced diet are also very important. ”
Uncle Zhang nodded hurriedly: "I understand, I understand, exercise cannot be less." ”
A few months later, Uncle Zhang's physical condition improved significantly, and his cholesterol level returned to the normal range. He happily boasted when he met people: "This sour fruit is really amazing, everyone should eat more!" ”
The story doesn't end there, though.
One day, Uncle Zhang met his old friend Aunt Li at the community activity center.
As soon as Aunt Li saw Uncle Zhang, she said with a sad face: "Lao Zhang, my blood pressure is high, and the doctor said that I should pay attention to my diet, but I really don't know how to eat." ”
Uncle Zhang smiled: "Aunt Li, have you tried to eat sour fruits?" ”
Aunt Li shook her head suspiciously: "Sour fruit? Does that lower blood pressure? ”
Uncle Zhang patted Aunt Li on the shoulder: "Don't say it, I had high cholesterol before, so I lowered it by eating sour fruits such as bayberry and lemon." Although you have high blood pressure, these fruits also help. ”
Aunt Li was skeptical: "Really? Can sour fruits lower blood pressure? ”
Uncle Zhang nodded: "Yes, the potassium contained in sour fruits can help balance the sodium content in the body, and the balance of potassium and sodium is very important for controlling blood pressure.
Moreover, the vitamin C and antioxidants in sour fruits can also protect the cardiovascular system and prevent arteriosclerosis, which is especially beneficial for patients with high blood pressure. ”
After hearing this, Aunt Li decided to give it a try. After a few months, her blood pressure really stabilized a lot.
At this time, Dr. Wang said at a community health lecture: "Sour fruits are not only good for lowering cholesterol, but also have a good effect on controlling blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
This is because sour fruits are rich in nutrients, such as vitamin C, pectin, potassium, etc., which can work together to protect our health. ”
After the lecture, Uncle Zhang walked up to Dr. Wang and said with a smile: "Lao Wang, it seems that I have to continue to eat more of these sour fruits, which are not only good for cholesterol, but also prevent other problems." ”
Doctor Wang nodded: "Yes, Uncle Zhang, with a healthy diet and a moderate amount of exercise, your body will definitely get better and better." ”
One day, he went to Dr. Wang with a question: "Lao Wang, I want to ask a question, since these sour fruits are good for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, is there a fruit that can combine these effects and protect health more comprehensively?" ”
After hearing this, Dr. Wang thought for a while, and then replied with a smile: "Actually, many fruits have multiple effects, and the key is that we should have a reasonable diet and not eat partially."
For example, blueberries are not only rich in antioxidants, which can prevent cardiovascular diseases, but also help boost immunity; The pectin in apples can also help lower cholesterol and also improve digestion.
Therefore, it is important to consume a variety of fruits in a balanced manner to maximize their health benefits. ”
Uncle Zhang nodded, and suddenly realized: "It seems that you still have to diversify your diet, and you can't just stare at one fruit." ”
Dr. Wang nodded approvingly: "That's right, a varied diet, balanced nutrition, and proper exercise can maintain a healthy body." ”
Uncle Zhang left the hospital satisfied, and he decided to try more different fruits after returning to protect his health.
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