As we age, our bodies age and our needs for food change. In order to maintain good health, middle-aged and elderly people after the age of 55 need to pay attention to their diet and achieve "4 do not eat and 2 do not drink".
4. Don't eat: 1. Don't eat greasy food.
As we age, the digestive system of middle-aged and elderly people gradually declines, and their ability to digest greasy food weakens. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should eat less greasy foods, such as fried foods, fatty meats, etc. These foods not only increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, but also may lead to diseases such as dyslipidemia and high blood pressure.
2. Don't eat spicy food.
Spicy foods such as chili pepper and ginger have a stimulating effect, and for middle-aged and elderly people, they may irritate the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract and increase the burden on the stomach and intestines. In addition, spicy foods can also cause problems such as mouth sores and constipation. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should avoid excessive consumption of spicy foods.
3. Don't eat raw or cold food.
Raw and cold foods such as sashimi, lettuce, etc., although the taste is refreshing, for middle-aged and elderly people, it may irritate the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract and cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and other problems. In addition, raw and cold foods may also contain bacteria, parasites and other microorganisms, which pose a threat to health. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should avoid excessive consumption of raw and cold food.
4. Don't eat high-salt foods.
High-salt foods such as pickles and pickled products, although delicious, may increase the risk of high blood pressure for middle-aged and elderly people. Long-term consumption of high-salt foods may also lead to problems such as kidney damage and osteoporosis. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should avoid excessive consumption of high-salt foods.
2. Don't drink: 1. Don't drink.
The harm of alcohol to the body is well known, and long-term drinking may increase the burden on the liver, causing liver disease, stomach disease and other problems. For middle-aged and elderly people, the harm of alcohol is even more serious. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should avoid drinking alcohol or drinking small amounts of alcohol.
2. Don't drink strong tea.
Strong tea contains a lot of caffeine and theophylline, which may increase the burden on the heart and gastrointestinal tract for middle-aged and elderly people. In addition, strong tea may also affect the quality of sleep. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should avoid drinking too much strong tea or drinking weak tea in moderation.
In order to maintain good health, middle-aged and elderly people after the age of 55 need to pay attention to dietary adjustment, so as to achieve "4 do not eat and 2 do not drink". At the same time, proper exercise and good lifestyle habits should also be maintained.