There is an old Chinese saying: "Medicine and food have the same origin". Since ancient times, Chinese medicine and food culture have been inseparable, and Chinese medicine has a long history of research on dietary therapy. However, in recent years, China's dietary Xi has undergone tremendous changes, so much so that some unreasonable dietary Xi habits have become "diet killers". I believe that many people think that oil and sugar are the main reasons for these "diet killers", however, according to the latest research in The Lancet, oil and sugar are not the top three ways to eat in the fatality rate, and the real "diet killers" are hidden in places that we usually don't pay much attention to.
First of all, we need to be clear that oil and sugar are not without benefits. Moderate intake of fats and fats can provide the body with the calories and essential fatty acids it needs, which is beneficial for maintaining the normal function of the body. Sugar is also important for the body's energy**, but the intake must be controlled, excessive sugar intake can lead to obesity and a series of health problems.
So, what is it that has become a "food killer" Xi in China? According to the Lancet, the top three ways to eat are: high salt, high fried foods, and excessive alcohol consumption.
High salt is a major problem in our diet. Many people don't pay enough attention to this. Excessive salt intake can lead to an increase in blood pressure, increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and may even lead to the development of chronic diseases. Therefore, the daily salt intake should be controlled within 6 grams. People should reduce their salt intake and stay healthy by eating less processed and canned foods and more fresh, raw and cooked foods.
Highly fried foods are becoming more and more common in the diet of modern people, and although these foods taste enticing, they are one of the main representatives of "diet killers". Excessive fat intake can lead to a range of health problems such as obesity and dyslipidemia. Therefore, we should abandon the dietary Xi of over-reliance on fried foods and consume some foods with healthy fats, such as olive oil and flaxseed oil, in moderation.
The effects of excessive alcohol consumption on physical health are well known. Drinking too much alcohol can put a heavy burden on the liver and increase the risk of diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. In addition, excessive alcohol consumption can also lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, kidney diseases, etc. Therefore, we should advocate moderate alcohol consumption, with a daily alcohol intake of no more than 25 grams for men and 15 grams for women.
In order to change these unhealthy dietary Xi, we can use traditional Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern remedies for dietary therapy.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the diet should be "five grains for nourishment, five fruits for help, five animals for benefit, and five vegetables for nourishment". This is the basic concept of TCM diet therapy, and it is also an important way to maintain health. We can achieve the purpose of nourishing the body by combining various foods reasonably.
First, eat fiber-rich foods in moderation and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which help to strengthen the body's immunity and prevent the occurrence of diseases.
Secondly, you can choose some Chinese herbal medicines with therapeutic effects, such as astragalus, angelica, wolfberry, etc. These Chinese herbal medicines have the effect of replenishing qi and nourishing blood and regulating the body, and can choose a suitable diet plan according to individual physique.
In addition, herbal tea is also a common TCM dietary therapy. For example, bitter gourd tea can help lower blood sugar, lower lipids, and have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying; Chrysanthemum tea can clear away heat and eyes, and eliminate fatigue.
Of course, in the process of changing dietary Xi habits, we should also pay attention to moderate exercise, maintain a good life and rest, and avoid overwork. Only by combining them can you keep your body healthy.
In short, China's "diet killers" are not just oil and sugar, but high-salt, high-fried foods and excessive alcohol consumption. In order to change this unhealthy eating Xi, we can use TCM theories and ancient and modern famous remedies for dietary therapy, such as rational food mixing, selection of Chinese herbal medicines and herbal teas, etc. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to appropriate exercise and good work and rest to maintain the health of the body in a comprehensive way.
Health References:
1. li b, et al. salt content of processed foods in china and five other countries: a comparative study. american journal of clinical nutrition, 2015, 101(3): 628-636.
2. wang q, et al. association between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. international journal of environmental research and public health, 2016, 13(6): 597.
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