What foods do long-lived elderly people eat?

　　Health experts and nutritionists have found in a large number of surveys that long-lived elderly people have five major hobbies in their daily diet.~

　　1. Like to drink porridge

　　From the perspective of eating habits, all long-lived elderly people like to drink porridge. The famous economist Ma Yinchu and his wife Zhang Guijun, both centenarians, especially like to drink porridge. Every morning, add 50 grams of oatmeal to 250 grams of boiling water and brew for 2 minutes to make porridge. This happens every day, without interruption. Mr. Su Juxian, a centenarian in Shanghai, drinks rice porridge for three meals a day, thin porridge in the morning and evening, and slightly thicker porridge at noon. Each meal is rationed to a shallow bowl, which has formed a habit. They said: "Eating porridge makes you feel comfortable and good for your body. ”

　　Doctors and health experts throughout the ages have highly recommended porridge for the elderly. "Suixiju Diet" says: Porridge is the most nutritious food in the world. ”Porridge is easy to digest and absorb, can harmonize the stomach, nourish the spleen, clear the lungs and moisten the lower intestines. Cao Cishan, a health expert in the Qing Dynasty, said: "In old age, if you eat porridge every day, you can stay strong and live a long life, regardless of meals. ”He compiled more than 100 kinds of porridge recipes for the elderly to choose from. elderly welcome.

　　2. Millet is the best supplement for the elderly

　　The elderly like millet the most and regard millet as the best nourishing food. Millet is the granular grain after peeling the millet. It has always been known as "all kinds of grains, with millet as the first". Frail and sick elderly people often use millet to nourish their bodies. Chinese medicine believes that millet benefits the five internal organs, thickens the intestines and stomach, fills body fluids, strengthens bones and muscles, and grows muscles. A famous doctor in the Qing Dynasty said: "Millet nourishes people the most. Rice oil when cooking rice porridge is better than ginseng soup. ”It can be seen that it makes sense for long-lived old people to like "rice".

　　3. Pearl corn as staple food

　　Corn, also known as corn, corn, pearl jade, etc., is known as the world's three major crops along with rice and wheat. It is a world-recognized "golden crop" and is also a staple food that long-lived people cannot live without. The American Medical Association conducted a census and found that none of the indigenous Indians in the United States had high blood pressure or arteriosclerosis. It turns out that I eat old corn. Medical scientists found in research that old corn contains a large amount of lecithin, linoleic acid, cereal alcohol, and vitamin E, so it is not prone to high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis. Judging from the physique of long-lived elderly people, they rarely have high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis, which is closely related to their eating corn as their staple food.

　　4. One pound of milk every day

　　Drinking milk is a common habit of long-lived elderly people, especially those living in cities.

　　It is said that there are currently 25,000 centenarians in the United States, 80% of whom are female , their eating habits are generally drinking milk. An American proverb says: “Drinking milk makes your bones strong. ”Centenarian Bening drinks two cups of milk a day, sometimes more. Therefore, when she turns 100, she still has no signs of osteoporosis.

　　Milk is nutritious and comprehensive. The lysine content in milk is high, the cholesterol content is low, and all carbohydrates are lactose, which can be converted into lactic acid in the intestines, which can inhibit the growth of putrefactive bacteria. Milk is rich in calcium and has a high absorption rate. It also contains more vitamins A, D, riboflavin, etc., which are necessary and beneficial to the elderly.

　　Milk is made into cheese after fermentation. Eating cheese can prevent dental caries. Drinking yogurt can lower cholesterol, so people who often drink yogurt are less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease. It can also improve eyesight, strengthen teeth, and prevent cell aging.

　　5. Eat one every day egg

　　Eating an egg a day has become a common habit among long-lived elderly people.

　　Centenarian and famous economist Dr. Chen Hansheng adheres to the "Three Ones" in his daily diet according to nutritional arrangements: "Eat an egg in the morning, drink a glass of milk in the evening, and eat a big apple in the middle. ”He eats more vegetarian meals and less meat for three meals a day. He arranges his diet scientifically and eats well. healthy。

　　Nutritionists have determined that egg whites contain a large amount of water and protein. Egg white protein is extremely rich in amino acids, and its composition ratio is very suitable for the needs of the human body. This protein has the highest utilization rate in the human body. Egg white protein has a repairing effect on liver tissue damage. The lecithin in egg yolk can promote the regeneration of liver cells, increase the amount of human plasma protein, and enhance the body's metabolic function and immunity. When lecithin is digested by the body, it releases choline, which can improve memory. Egg yolk is rich in inorganic salts, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamins. Eggs contain a lot of cholesterol, and the fat is saturated fatty acid. Eating too many eggs will greatly increase the intake of cholesterol, cause atherosclerosis and harm the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and increase the burden on the liver and kidneys. So, just eat 1 or 2 a day. Long-lived old people never eat too much.