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That night, Lao Wang enjoyed a simple dinner at home alone. He first cooked a plate of clear water tofu, and then paired it with a few cold side dishes, just the right combination of meat and vegetables to make him feast. Before going to bed, he carefully recalled today's diet.
"When I'm old, I should eat less meat and eat more vegetarian, which is what doctors have always told me." Lao Wang muttered to himself, "Tofu is nutritious and cheap, which suits the taste of me, a retired old man." "
Just as the old king was falling asleep, he had a strange dream. In his dream, he saw a doctor in a white coat talking to him seriously, but Wang couldn't hear it clearly. The doctor looked serious, and from time to time he would shake his head and sigh.
The next morning, Lao Wang woke up feeling a little uneasy. He vaguely remembered that he had a dream about a doctor, and he wondered if it was implying anything. While he was in a daze, the doorbell rang.
The person who came was Uncle Zhang, a good friend of Lao Wang, with a nervous and anxious look. "Lao Wang, have you heard? A few days ago, several elderly people in our community had some physical discomfort due to dinner habits. "
Lao Wang was stunned, "What?" Feeling unwell? Is it food poisoning?"
Uncle Zhang shook his head, "No, it's not food poisoning. It is said to be caused by improper nutrition for dinner. You know, we seniors can't just eat at will. "
Lao Wang suddenly felt worried, "Then what happened to them?" Isn't it serious?"
"Fortunately, after the doctor's diagnosis and treatment, everyone's physical condition has improved. However, the doctor specially instructed us elderly people to pay attention to the 'four unsuitables' at dinner. Uncle Zhang said with a straight face.
"'Four inappropriate'?" Lao Wang frowned.
"Yes, it is not suitable to eat spicy, raw and cold, heavy food, and supper. Doctors say that these can have adverse effects on our health. Uncle Zhang explained to Lao Wang one by one.
"It's really puzzling." Lao Wang thought thoughtfully, "Then what's the best place to eat for dinner?"
"The doctor said that it is best to choose nutritious and easily digestible foods, such as steamed fish, boiled eggs, tofu, etc. Try to eat as little meat as possible. Uncle Zhang nodded as he spoke.
Lao Wang was silent for a while, and suddenly remembered his dream last night. "By the way, I also dreamed last night that a doctor in a white coat was saying something to me. Could it be that this is about the 'four unsuitables'?"
When Uncle Zhang heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, "That's amazing!" Maybe the doctor conveyed important information to you in the dream. We seniors can't afford to ignore these small details, which can affect our physical health. "
Lao Wang nodded, "Yes, no wonder the doctor has such a serious expression." It seems that I must pay attention to nutrition in the future dinner, eat more light and easy to digest food, and eat less meat, which will definitely be better for my health. "
The two old men chatted for a long time about this matter, and it was not until Lao Wang accompanied Uncle Zhang to lunch that he reluctantly sent him away.
At night, Lao Wang was alone at home, thinking about what happened today. He recalled his strange dream, and there was a faint emotion in his heart. Maybe your body has really reached the age where you need to pay special attention to your diet.
Not long ago, he also saw an article in a magazine about the precautions for the nutrition of the elderly in dinner. The article mentions that with age, the body's metabolic function will gradually decline, so dinner should pay more attention to balanced nutrition and avoid irritating foods.
In particular, the article emphasizes that it is best to choose light and easy-to-digest foods for dinner for the elderly, such as soy products, eggs, steamed fish, etc. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to controlling meat intake, eat less spicy, raw and cold and other irritating foods, and avoid eating heavy supper at night.
Lao Wang pondered these suggestions carefully. "It seems that the doctor is right, and the dinner diet is really important. I'm going to have to pay more attention in the future. He secretly made up his mind.
Early the next morning, Lao Wang found Uncle Zhang again and discussed this topic. The two of them recalled their previous eating habits together and found that there were indeed some things that were not so good.
"You see, we used to like to eat some heavy dishes at night, such as braised pork, fish head soup and so on. It may cause a certain burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Uncle Zhang said with emotion.
Lao Wang couldn't help but nodded, "Yes, I used to like to eat some more exciting supper, like braised beef, spicy crayfish or something." It seems that these are really not suitable for our age. "
"After that, we still changed to a light diet, such as tofu, eggs, and steamed fish. It's nutritious and easy to digest. Uncle Zhang suggested.
"Yes, yes, I just consulted the relevant literature. Studies have shown that a light diet for the elderly is conducive to digestion and absorption, and can also reduce the burden on the stomach and intestines, which is very helpful for maintaining good health. Lao Wang said approvingly.
The two further discussed how to make a reasonable dinner meal plan. In the end, they decided to take turns inviting each other every night to share some simple and easy-to-make delicacies and monitor each other's eating habits.
In this way, through the doctor's reminder and his own reflection, Lao Wang slowly developed a healthier dinner habit. He found that even simple tofu or vegetables can be very satisfying when paired properly.
At the same time, Lao Wang's overall physical condition gradually improved. He is more energetic, his gastrointestinal function is more stable, and he is no longer as prone to indigestion as before.
The doctor's "four unsuitables" made Lao Wang understand how to arrange his dinner reasonably. He also firmly believes that as long as he adheres to such a diet, his body will become healthier and healthier.
Through this incident, Lao Wang also discovered another harvest - regaining communication with friends. Discussing diet issues with Uncle Zhang not only made him pay more attention to his physical condition, but also enhanced the friendship between the two. Now, they often communicate with each other about the bits and pieces of their lives, making each other's retirement life more colorful.
This incident made Lao Wang realize that changes in eating habits are not only related to physical health, but may also bring unexpected gains. He thanked the doctor for his kind reminder and decided to pass on these valuable lessons to his old friends, hoping that everyone can develop healthier dinner habits and enjoy a better retirement.