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In our daily life, there are always some things that seem ordinary, but in fact they are hidden mysteries. For example, we all know that sunscreen, air conditioner, and ice cream are the three treasures in the hot summer, but who would have thought that certain seemingly innocuous foods can also cause health problems on hot days?
Today, we're going to talk about two unexpected characters – winter melon and red dates, and why it's best for seniors to stay away from them on hot days.
First of all, we have to admit that winter melon and red dates are very famous in the health industry. Winter melon clears heat and diuretic, and is a good choice to relieve heat in summer; Red jujube nourishes qi and nourishes blood, and is a good nourishing product.
However, these two may not be so friendly to the elderly on hot days.
For the sake of understanding, we can analyze it in conjunction with specific stories, suppose there is a grandmother who is over sixty years old.
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This grandmother usually pays attention to a healthy diet, and in summer, she likes to drink winter melon soup and eat a few red dates to nourish her body. However, one day she suddenly felt dizzy and weak, and even had symptoms of low blood sugar.
The family rushed her to the hospital, and the doctor checked and found that the problem was the winter melon and red dates she ate every day.
In response to the example just given, from a medical point of view, the grandmother's problem may lie in certain components of winter melon and red dates and their impact on the physique of the elderly.
Winter melon is a cold food, with diuretic effect, for young people to help cool down, but for the elderly, especially those who are more weak and cold, excessive consumption of winter melon may lead to excessive cold in the body, which in turn affects gastrointestinal function, and even causes problems such as hypoglycemia.
The physical function of the elderly is gradually weakened, and excessive intake of cold food can easily lead to indigestion, diarrhea and other symptoms.
Let's look at jujubes, although jujubes nourish blood and beauty, they contain high sugar content. Most of the elderly have the problem of blood sugar fluctuations, and excessive consumption of jujubes may lead to instability of blood sugar levels, especially in hot days, sweating a lot, rapid loss of electrolytes in the body, and blood sugar fluctuations are more obvious.
In this case, consuming dates high in sugar may cause a sudden rise and fall in blood sugar, triggering symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
For the sake of everyone's understanding, let's assume a middle-aged uncle. This uncle usually has a lot of work pressure, and in the summer, he feels that the heat is unbearable, so he often drinks winter melon soup to cool off and eats red dates to replenish qi. As a result, one day he suddenly felt dizzy and even had symptoms of palpitation, and had to go to the hospital for treatment.
The doctor explained that although winter melon soup is a heat relieving, its cold nature, combined with its diuretic effect, can lead to the loss of water and electrolytes in the body.
Excessive intake of winter melon soup may lead to the accumulation of cold and dampness in the body, affect the function of spleen and stomach, and even lead to electrolyte imbalance. The high sugar content of jujubes can aggravate this condition, leading to instability in blood sugar levels and cardiovascular problems.
Judging from the above two examples, although winter melon and red dates have their unique health benefits, they may bring health risks to the elderly and some specific groups of people in hot days.
Scientific studies have shown that the digestive system and metabolic functions of older adults gradually weaken with age, and the ability to regulate water and electrolytes in the body also decreases.
In hot days, the elderly are prone to sweating and losing water and electrolytes quickly, and if you eat a large amount of diuretic winter melon at this time, it may lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, affecting heart and kidney function. In addition, the high sugar content of jujube can easily cause blood sugar fluctuations on hot days, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
So, on a hot day, how can the elderly choose food to enjoy the delicious taste and stay healthy? Doctors recommend eating more of the following three foods: mung beans, lotus seeds, and cucumbers.
First of all, mung beans are a good product to relieve the heat in summer.
Mung bean soup not only clears away heat and detoxifies, but also replenishes the water and electrolytes lost in the body. Mung beans are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, and have great nutritional value. At the same time, the heat-clearing effect of mung beans is mild, not too cold like winter melon, and is suitable for the elderly.
For the sake of understanding, we can analyze it in conjunction with a specific story, let's say there is a young woman. This woman is usually busy with work, and in the summer, she felt that the heat was unbearable, so she decided to drink a bowl of mung bean soup every day. As a result, she noticed that her physical condition had improved significantly, she no longer felt dizzy and tired, and her skin had become smoother and more refined.
From a medical point of view, a variety of nutrients in mung bean can effectively clear away heat and detoxify, replenish the water and electrolytes lost in the body, and relieve the physical discomfort caused by high temperature.
Studies have shown that the polysaccharides and flavonoids in mung bean have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can enhance immunity and protect the cardiovascular system.
Secondly, lotus seeds are another food that is suitable for summer consumption.
Lotus seeds have the effect of clearing the heart and soothing the nerves, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, which is especially suitable for the elderly. Lotus seeds are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, and have a high nutritional value.
At the same time, the medicinal value of lotus seeds is also very high, which can regulate the function of the spleen and stomach and enhance immunity.
Another example, let's say a male white-collar worker. This male white-collar worker usually has a lot of work pressure, and he is prone to fatigue and irritability in summer. So, he decided to eat some lotus seeds every day to regulate his body.
As a result, he noticed a noticeable improvement in his mental state, no longer feeling tired and irritable, and more productive.
From a medical point of view, a variety of nutrients and medicinal ingredients in lotus seeds can regulate the function of the spleen and stomach, enhance immunity, and relieve physical discomfort caused by high temperature.
Studies have shown that the polysaccharides and flavonoids in lotus seeds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can protect the cardiovascular system and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Finally, cucumbers are also a great way to relieve the heat in summer. Cucumber is rich in water and a variety of vitamins, and has a good effect of clearing heat and relieving heat.
Cucumbers are high in vitamin C and potassium, which can replenish water and electrolytes lost in the body and strengthen immunity.
For the sake of understanding, let's assume a female college student.
This female college student usually likes to eat cucumbers, and in summer, she eats a cucumber every day to relieve the heat. As a result, she found that her skin became smoother and more refined, and her body was healthier.
From a medical point of view, a variety of nutrients in cucumber can effectively clear away heat and detoxify, replenish water and electrolytes lost in the body, and relieve physical discomfort caused by high temperatures.
Studies have shown that the polysaccharides and flavonoids in cucumber have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can enhance immunity and protect the cardiovascular system.
In summary, in hot days, the elderly should choose food carefully to avoid falling into health hazards due to blind pursuit of health. With a reasonable diet, we can enjoy delicious food while maintaining good health. Next time you're feeling the heat in the summer heat, try mung beans, lotus seeds, and cucumbers to make them your summer health buddies.
So, what can we do to mitigate the effects of these health risks? For example, are there any cooking methods or combinations that can help reduce the negative effects of winter melon and red dates and improve their nutritional value?
In fact, the negative effects of winter melon and red dates can be mitigated by rational cooking methods and dietary combinations. For winter melon, it can be paired with warm foods, such as ginger and pepper, to neutralize its cold properties and reduce the irritation of the stomach and intestines.
The specific method is to cook the soup with the winter melon and ginger slices, which can neutralize the cold nature of the winter melon and reduce the negative impact on the stomach.
In addition, for jujubes, the amount of food can be controlled to avoid excessive intake of sugar.
The specific method is to pair red dates with other low-sugar foods, such as wolfberries and lotus seeds, which can balance the diet and reduce the impact of high sugar on blood sugar levels.
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