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Xiaofang is a girl who loves sports, and she will continue to exercise every day to maintain a good physical condition. Some time ago, she delayed her workout because she was busy with work, and accidentally overweight a few pounds. For this reason, she decided to pay more attention to her diet.
One day for lunch, Xiao Fang ordered a scrambled egg with a loofah, and she loved the refreshing and delicious dish. However, while she was enjoying the dish, she unexpectedly heard two middle-aged men at the next table talking about "loofah is the killer of uric acid".
"I've been eating more loofahs lately, and I've heard that it's very helpful for lowering uric acid. But a few days ago, my dad suddenly had a stroke, and the doctor said it might be related to him eating loofah for a long time. One of the men said earnestly.
"Yes, my former colleague also caused a surge in uric acid because he often ate loofah, which eventually caused severe arthritis. The doctor said that the loofah contains a large amount of purines, which will aggravate the accumulation of uric acid in the body, which is very bad for health. The other man nodded in agreement.
After listening to their conversation, Xiao Fang felt a little doubtful and uneasy. Could it be that you have been eating loofahs by mistake all along? Will there be a risk of stroke or arthritis if this continues? She can't wait to find out more.
After further research and understanding, Xiaofang found that there is indeed some controversy about the view that "loofah is the killer of uric acid". According to the Chinese medical research literature, loofahs do contain a certain amount of purines, but their content is not high, in contrast, foods such as beans, animal offal, beer, etc., have a much higher purine content.
At the same time, studies have shown that loofah is rich in vitamin C, calcium and other nutrients that are beneficial to the human body, and can also play a role in clearing heat and detoxifying, diuresis, etc., which does have certain benefits to human health.
So, why do some people say that loofah is the "killer" of uric acid? After thinking about it carefully, Xiaofang thought that it might be because some people have a bias in their cognition of loofah, or it may be caused by some special medical history.
For example, for people who have suffered from hyperuricemia or arthritis for a long time, it is true that the intake of loofah should be properly controlled. In addition, some people are indeed more sensitive, have a low tolerance to purines, and are also prone to increased uric acid.
Xiaofang realized that in order to maintain good physical condition, it is not only necessary to exercise regularly, but also to pay attention to balance in diet. Especially for some high-risk groups, it is necessary to choose ingredients carefully and mix nutrients reasonably.
So, what are the vegetables that can help lower uric acid levels and prevent stroke? According to a study by the Chinese Nutrition Society [3], three very good vegetables are:
1. Black fungus: Rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, it can promote the excretion of uric acid, and also has an antioxidant effect, which helps prevent stroke.
2. Winter melon: Contains a lot of water and potassium, which can help dilute urine and promote the excretion of uric acid. In addition, winter melon is also rich in vitamin C, which can improve the body's immunity.
3. Broccoli: Rich in selenium, vitamin C, etc., it can effectively scavenge free radicals, improve blood vessel function, and reduce the risk of stroke. At the same time, the folic acid in broccoli can also reduce homocysteine levels, which plays a role in preventing stroke.
Since then, Xiaofang has continued to pay attention to her diet, and in addition to eating loofah in moderation, she will also regularly eat vegetables such as black fungus, winter melon and broccoli to ensure that she can get enough nutrients to prevent diseases such as elevated uric acid and stroke.
Through this incident, Xiaofang not only learned some knowledge about uric acid and stroke, but also realized the importance of a reasonable diet in health care. She is determined to continue to maintain good lifestyle habits, keep her body free from various diseases, and live a healthier and happier life.