Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, Feb. 10 (Dong Ruifeng, Shi Keyu) During the Spring Festival holiday, the incidence of respiratory diseases is still high, and enhancing immunity can help prevent diseases. Yu Kang, director of the Department of Clinical Nutrition in Beijing, suggested that attention should be paid to scientific intake of nutrition to improve self-immunity.
Proper nutrition starts with a variety of foods. Yu Kang said that each person should try to consume more than 12 kinds of food per day, and strive for more than 25 kinds of food every week. Among them, it is necessary to pay attention to ensure the intake of high-quality protein, such as choosing foods rich in high-quality protein such as egg whites, steamed fish, shrimp, skinless chicken breast, and tofu. On the premise that the total amount is satisfied, ensure an average intake of 25 grams to 30 grams of protein per meal to promote overall protein digestion and absorption.
In addition, you should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits at each meal, and try to eat 300 to 500 grams of vegetables and 200 to 350 grams of fruits per day. In addition to green leafy vegetables, taking into account the intake of dark vegetables, it is best to reach more than 5 kinds of fruits and vegetables a day.
It is also important to drink plenty of water regularly. Yu Kang said that try not to wait until you are very thirsty to drink water, and the daily water intake should reach more than 1,500 ml. The types of water to drink can be boiled water, weak tea, soda, etc.
According to reports, for special groups such as the elderly, patients with chronic diseases and long-term vegetarians, you can also choose protein and trace element supplements under the guidance of doctors, or choose some formula foods for special medical purposes to meet the overall needs. (ENDS).