In the cold and harsh weather of winter, besides appropriate exercise, the elderly also need to pay attention to their diet for health maintenance. So, what are the fruits that are suitable for the elderly to eat in winter?
I: Fruits suitable for the elderly in winter
1. Pear
Pears have functions such as quenching thirst, relieving cough and phlegm, clearing heat, nourishing blood and promoting skin regeneration, moistening the lungs and eliminating dryness, etc. They are especially suitable for conditions such as hot cough, wind-heat in children, dry and sore throat, and constipation. Pears also have the effect of lowering blood pressure and clearing heat. Hypertensive patients who experience dizziness, palpitations, and tinnitus can alleviate symptoms by regularly consuming pears. Pears are rich in sugar and vitamins, which have a hepatoprotective and digestive aid effect.
2. Sugarcane
Sugarcane mainly consists of water and sugars. The sugar in sugarcane is composed of sucrose, fructose, and glucose, which are easily absorbed by the human body. It also contains nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. In addition, it contains various amino acids such as glutamic acid, serine, aspartic acid, lysine, as well as organic acids such as malic acid, citric acid, and succinic acid. People who are exhausted or feel dizzy due to hunger can regain their energy by consuming two sections of sugarcane.
3. Strawberry
As people enter old age, their digestive capacity weakens, and symptoms of indigestion often occur. Eating more strawberries and kiwis can regulate gastric acid secretion, eliminate various pathogens in the intestines and stomach, and promote gastrointestinal motility. Regular consumption can significantly alleviate symptoms of indigestion.
4. Kiwi
Kiwi stimulates the secretion of insulin from isolated islet cells, thus lowering blood sugar in diabetic patients. Mixing kiwi powder with bitter gourd powder can regulate blood sugar levels. Kiwi contains a large amount of natural sugar alcohol substance inositol, which can effectively regulate sugar metabolism, hormone and nerve conduction effects in cells, and has unique effects in preventing diabetes and depression.
5. Snow Lotus Fruit
Snow lotus fruit contains high levels of calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium, selenium, and other trace elements. It can regulate blood, lower blood sugar, blood lipids, and cholesterol, prevent and treat hypertension and diabetes, and has a significant health effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in the elderly. Snow lotus fruit also contains 20 kinds of amino acids, as well as minerals and trace elements such as calcium, iron, potassium, and selenium, which can improve the body's immunity when consumed regularly.
II: Health recipes for the elderly in winter
1. Tofu and Pork Soup: This soup is sweet and has the effect of nourishing yin, moisturizing dryness, tonifying the spleen, and invigorating the stomach, which is beneficial for the health of the elderly in winter. The ingredients needed are 250g tofu, 150g diced pork, 250g tomatoes, and 50g green peas. Blanch the tofu in boiling water. Cut the tomatoes into small pieces. Stir-fry the scallions in hot oil, then add fresh broth, and bring all the ingredients to a boil. Finally, thicken with wet starch.
2. Spicy Eel Soup: This soup is suitable for treating symptoms such as stomach pain, fatigue, and dizziness caused by coldness in the stomach, and is especially suitable for the health maintenance of the elderly in winter. The ingredients needed are 20g shredded eel, 5g shredded chicken, 1 egg, 5g gluten, and some seasonings such as pepper, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, and vinegar. Boil the chicken soup and eel soup, then add the shredded eel, shredded chicken, gluten, and beaten egg and cook until done.
3. Salt and Pepper Carp Soup: This soup is suitable for treating symptoms such as poor appetite, nausea, and vomiting caused by coldness in the spleen and stomach, and is suitable for the health maintenance of the elderly in winter. The ingredients needed are 300g carp, 10g white pepper, a little yellow wine, scallions, and ginger slices. The method is simple: marinate the carp with ginger slices and salt, then simmer the soup over low heat. Add pepper, scallions, and monosodium glutamate before serving. The fish meat is tender and sweet, which can nourish deficiency and dispel coldness when consumed by the elderly in winter.
III: Methods for healthy eating for the elderly in winter
1. Fine grains and coarse grains: Eating coarse grains has become a new trend in recent years. Many people like to eat coarse grains because they believe that they have high nutritional value, taste good, and are beneficial for teeth and facial muscles. However, as good as coarse grains may be, they should not be consumed excessively.
Because they contain excessive dietary fiber, which can affect the absorption of protein, inorganic salts, and certain trace elements in the body, and even harm reproductive ability. The ideal ratio of fine grains to coarse grains in daily diet should be controlled at 4:6 for the best health.
2. Acidic and alkaline foods: In fact, the acidity or alkalinity of food is not determined by our taste buds, but by its mineral content.
For example, fruits often taste sour, but they are actually alkaline foods. On the other hand, rice and flour have no significant taste reaction, but they are acidic foods.
If we classify daily foods, most animal foods are acidic, such as fish, meat, and shellfish. In addition, most grains and some nuts are also acidic foods.
