Health for All says
Lard, as one of the common condiments in our daily life, is undeniably a delicious addition to our diet. However, should we be concerned about the negative effects of lard on our health?Especially in today's society where cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart disease and stroke are emerging.
As an experienced old Chinese medicine practitioner, I would like to tell you that we should have a certain understanding and awareness of the intake of lard. In TCM theory, we believe that different food properties and intake will have different effects on the human body, and lard is no exception.
First of all, lard itself is warm and smooth, which can moisten the lungs and stomach. In ancient Chinese medicine books, there are many famous prescriptions that use lard, such as the "Compendium of Materia Medica" recorded that "lard fat gum" can ** qi deficiency, lung deficiency cough and other symptoms. "Lard drink" is also mentioned in "Jin Kui Yaolu", which can play a role in nourishing the stomach. Therefore, moderate intake of lard is beneficial for some people with weak lungs and stomachs.
However, we also have to pay attention to lard intake. As the old saying goes: "No one is small, and a small is a big one." Moderate intake is necessary, while excessive intake can lead to a range of health problems.
High intake of lard can lead to obesity problems, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. The content of saturated fatty acids in lard is relatively high, and too much saturated fatty acids will increase the level of cholesterol in the blood, thereby aggravating the plaque formation of the vascular intima and increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Therefore, as an old Chinese medicine practitioner, I recommend that you properly control the intake of lard in your daily diet and pay attention to other healthy ingredients. It's also a good option to replace lard with some healthier oils, such as olive oil, flaxseed oil, etc., which are rich in unsaturated fatty acids and are better for cardiovascular health.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that a healthy diet is a comprehensive concept, and a single food cannot determine a person's health. A reasonable mix of foods, a balanced diet, and a variety of nutrient intake can help us maintain good health.
Health References:
1.Huang Hanqing. "Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Care".Nanjing Publishing House, 2012