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Doctor Chen Gang's voice sounded on the dinner table: "Loach is such a thing, it's really not suitable to eat anymore when you're old." ”
As soon as these words came out, the middle-aged and elderly people on the table instantly quieted down, and they all pricked up their ears, waiting for the doctor to continue.
This scene happened at the home of a man named Aunt Wang. Aunt Wang's upstairs neighbor, Uncle Zhang, is about to move, and before moving, she specially invited a few old neighbors to come to the house for a meal, chatting about family life while saying goodbye.
During the banquet were Uncle Zhang, a retired teacher Uncle Li, Aunt Liu, a former old worker, and Chen Gang, a doctor from a nearby clinic. Everyone is enjoying this meal with a nostalgic taste.
Uncle Zhang is an old resident of this building and knows almost everyone. He asked as he picked up the vegetables, "Dr. Chen, what kind of loach you just mentioned, what's the matter?" Every time I go back to my hometown, I have to eat a loach stewed tofu! ”
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Dr. Chen smiled and said, "Loach is high in nutritional value, rich in protein, low in fat, and has many trace elements. However, after the age of 70, you should be careful when eating loaches.
The gastrointestinal function of the elderly is weakened, and loach, a high-protein food, is not easy to digest and can easily cause indigestion. ”
"Huh? Really! Aunt Liu asked in surprise, "Is there a problem with the fish and shrimp in the river that we usually eat?" ”
Dr. Chen nodded and continued, "Yes, not only loaches, but also delicacies in the river such as catfish and yellow eel, and the elderly should also pay attention to them. Catfish is high in fat, and eating too much can easily cause blood lipids to rise.
Yellow eel contains an ingredient called 'polypeptide', which is good for health, but for some elderly people with allergies, it may cause allergic reactions. ”
Uncle Li interjected: "Then those of us who are old, can't we only drink boiled water and eat vegetables?" ”
Dr. Chen laughed, waved his hand, and said, "It's not so absolute. In fact, the diet is balanced, eat everything in moderation, and pay attention to balanced nutrition.
However, delicacies like loaches, catfish, and yellow eels are indeed eaten less or no for the elderly. ”
Dr. Chan then proceeded to tell a true case story: "I had a patient who was 72 years old and surnamed Zhang. One day, he ate a bowl of scrambled eggs with yellow eel, and as a result, he began to have abdominal pain at night, and in severe cases, he vomited.
He was sent to the hospital for an examination and found that it was acute gastroenteritis caused by food allergies. Only after this did he learn that he was allergic to a certain ingredient in the yellow eel. ”
Uncle Zhang nodded and said thoughtfully: "I don't eat much of this yellow eel, but catfish and loaches are my favorites." Looks like we'll have to pay attention in the future. ”
Dr. Chan smiled, "It is true that the digestive system of the elderly is not as good as that of the young, so you should pay special attention to your diet. For example, catfish is high in fat and is difficult to digest.
And some studies have shown that catfish may have accumulated more environmental pollutants in their bodies, such as heavy metals, which is not good for health. ”
"What about the loaches? How can loaches be bad? Aunt Liu was still a little puzzled.
Dr Chan explains, "Loach is rich in protein and vitamins, but it is also high in cholesterol.
The metabolism of the elderly is already slow, and eating these high-cholesterol foods can easily cause dyslipidemia and increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. ”
Everyone nodded frequently, and Aunt Wang said with a smile on the side: "Hearing you say this, I really have to make less loaches." However, Dr. Chan, are there any recommended foods that our seniors can eat with confidence? ”
Dr. Chan pondered for a moment and replied, "Actually, there are many fish suitable for the elderly, such as crucian carp and carp, which are low in fat, rich in protein, and easy to digest.
"There are also some marine fish, such as cod and salmon, which are also suitable for the elderly, rich in high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health."
Aunt Wang smiled and said, "It seems that I will have to change my taste in the future, and it is good to eat some crucian carp and carp." While the conversation was in full swing, Dr Chan added, "Actually, it's not just what you eat, it's also how you eat.
In terms of cooking methods, it is best for the elderly to choose steaming, boiling, and stewing, and less frying and stir-frying. This not only keeps the food nutritious, but also reduces the intake of fats. ”
After hearing this, Uncle Li said thoughtfully: "It seems that our usual eating habits really have to be changed. Health is the most important thing. In this way, this meal between neighbors is lively and meaningful.
Not only did they enjoy a delicious meal, but they also learned a lot about health. After the meal, Uncle Zhang sighed with emotion: "I really benefited a lot today, and I have to pay attention to eating in the future." ”
As the conversation continued, Dr. Tan once again shared some of his thoughts: "Actually, many health problems in the elderly are caused by improper diet.
For example, excessive intake of high-fat, high-cholesterol foods can not only increase weight, but also lead to dyslipidemia and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Therefore, we should eat more vegetables and fruits and less high-fat and high-sugar foods. ”
Next, Dr. Chen talked about a typical case: "There is an 80-year-old grandmother Li who usually likes to eat fatty meat, and every meal is inseparable from greasy things.
As a result, there was a sudden angina pectoris, and he was sent to the hospital for examination and found to be an acute myocardial infarction. The doctor advised her to change her eating habits and eat more fruits and vegetables and less greasy food.
Grandma Li did so, and when she went for a check-up half a year later, her blood lipid level dropped significantly, and there were no more heart problems.
After hearing this, everyone nodded yes and felt that Dr. Chen's words were very reasonable. Uncle Zhang concluded: "It seems that what we eat is really important, and we must pay attention to it in the future." ”
Finally, Dr. Chan reminds, "The diet of the elderly should not only pay attention to nutritional balance, but also take into account their own health conditions.
If you have chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes, you should eat a reasonable diet under the guidance of a doctor to control your condition. Regular physical examinations to detect and deal with health problems in a timely manner. ”
With Dr. Chen's advice, everyone has a deeper understanding of the diet of the elderly and the importance of health.
This meal not only made everyone happy, but also learned a lot of health knowledge, which is really a double win.
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Resources
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