We all know that unhealthy eating habits can lead to spleen and stomach disorders. With the development of Western fast food in the Chinese market, more and more Chinese people are choosing Western fast food. While it brings convenience, it also brings health hazards. Western fast food is high in calories and fat. Excessive intake can increase the burden on the digestive system and eventually lead to obesity.
In addition, with the acceleration of people's pace of life, more and more people have irregular eating habits, which is also one of the causes of spleen and stomach disharmony. Many office workers skip breakfast or eat while walking, eating too much at one time. Over time, this can cause significant damage to the stomach and intestines, leading to spleen disorders.
So what are good eating habits? Let me explain in detail below.
1. "Four No's" for dinner:
①Overeating for dinner can increase the burden on the stomach and intestines. The stomach and intestines will send signals of tension to the brain, which can lead to insomnia, vivid dreams, and even neurosis. Prolonged overeating for dinner can lead to excessive secretion of insulin, which can further burden the pancreatic beta cells and even lead to diabetes.
②People who often eat meat for dinner have 3 times higher blood lipid levels than those who often eat vegetables. If people with high blood pressure and high blood lipid levels often eat meat for dinner, it's like adding fuel to the fire. Excessive calorie intake for dinner can easily lead to hypercholesterolemia, and excessive cholesterol can accumulate on the blood vessel walls, leading to atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, etc.
③Sweet foods should not be eaten for dinner. Studies have found that the effects of consuming sugar at different times are different because the metabolic activities of sugar in the liver, fat, and muscles change at different stages of the day. Sugar can be digested and broken down into glucose and fructose, which are absorbed by the body and converted into energy and fat. Exercise can inhibit insulin secretion and the conversion of sugar into fat. Therefore, exercising immediately after consuming sugar can suppress the increase in blood fat concentration. However, if sugar is consumed and followed by rest, it can lead to obesity over time.
④Dinner should not be too late. Eating dinner too late can easily lead to urinary tract stones. Many people eat dinner late due to work reasons, and immediately go to bed after dinner. During sleep, blood flow slows down and urine excretion decreases. Calcium salts will be absorbed by the body, while the rest will be excreted through urine. Research has found that the peak of urine excretion occurs within 4-5 hours after a meal. If dinner is too late, the peak of urine excretion may occur after midnight when people are in a sleep state, making it difficult to urinate. Calcium salts and urine will then accumulate in the urinary tract, combining with uric acid to form calcium oxalate. When the concentration is high, it can precipitate and accumulate, forming stones under normal body temperature.
2. Stand while eating:
Research has found that standing is the most scientific posture when eating, while squatting is the most incorrect posture. When squatting, the legs and abdomen are compressed, blood flow is restricted, and this can affect the blood supply to the stomach.
3. Drink soup before meals:
Drinking a small amount of soup before meals can activate the entire digestive system and promote the secretion of sufficient digestive juices, preparing for eating.
4. Embrace bitterness:
Bitter foods are rich in inorganic substances, alkaloids, etc., and also contain certain sugars, amino acids, etc. The amino acids in bitter foods can promote human growth and development, and are also beneficial for health and longevity. Bitter foods can also regulate the functioning of the nervous system, delay the onset of fatigue and negative emotions caused by boredom.
5. Drink water in the morning:
Drinking a glass of warm water in the morning after waking up is beneficial for the metabolism of the liver and kidneys, and can help lower blood pressure and prevent myocardial infarction. Scientists believe that after several hours of sleep, the digestive tract is in an empty state. Drinking a glass of warm water in the morning can promote the absorption of water, quickly enter the bloodstream, dilute the blood, and "cleanse" the body's organs.
6. Chew slowly:
When eating, it's important to chew slowly and avoid wolfing down food. Chewing slowly aids in the digestion and absorption of food, while wolfing down food can increase the burden on the stomach and intestines due to larger food particles.
7. Avoid overeating:
Overeating can not only disrupt the digestive and absorptive functions of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to diseases such as acute gastroenteritis, acute gastric dilatation, acute pancreatitis, but can also have an impact on the heart due to increased muscle stress, and even trigger heart disease. Failure to receive timely treatment can be life-threatening, so overeating should be avoided under any circumstances.
