Pork knuckles are rich in nutritional value, so many people love to eat them. Pork knuckles are very rich in collagen because the collagen in pork knuckles is converted into gelatin during the cooking process.
Gelatin has a very strong network spatial structure, which can combine a lot of water, effectively improve the physiological function of the body and the corresponding water storage capacity of tissue cells.
Chondroitin and chondroitin sulfate: Pig's feet are rich in chondroitin and chondroitin sulfate, which can slow down the progression of arthritis and are beneficial for joint health.
Vitamin B: Pig's feet are rich in vitamin B groups, such as vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, etc., which can help the body synthesize energy, enhance nervous system function, and improve immunity.
Phosphorus: Pig's feet contain a high content of phosphorus, which is an essential mineral for the human body, which can participate in the formation of bones and teeth and promote the normal metabolism of the body.
Choline: Pig's feet contain high levels of choline, a biologically active nutrient that can help improve nervous system function, promote heart health, and prevent fatty liver disease.
Fatty acids: Pork knuckles are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid, which can lower blood cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
While some studies suggest that the collagen and other components in pig feet may have some alleviating effects on certain diseases, they are not a substitute for medications.
For the elderly, if they have a chronic illness or need medication**, they should do so under the guidance of a doctor** and not just rely on pig's feet.
As for longevity, although pig's feet are rich in nutrients, longevity does not depend solely on diet. A variety of factors such as genetics, lifestyle, environment, etc., are related to longevity.
Enhance immunity: The immune system of the elderly is usually weak and susceptible to attacks by various bacteria and viruses. Pig's feet are rich in collagen and protein, nutrients that can strengthen the body's immunity and help the elderly fight off diseases.
Prevention of anemia: Pig's feet are rich in iron and vitamin B group, which can promote blood circulation and hematopoiesis, and prevent the occurrence of anemia.
Protect the heart: Older people are often at risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease. The fatty acids in pig's feet can reduce blood cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Improve sleep: The elderly often face insomnia and other sleep problems, and the phosphorus in pig's feet can promote the normal metabolism of the body and the normal function of the nervous system, helping the elderly to improve sleep quality.
Alleviate arthritis: Older people often face problems with joint diseases such as arthritis. Chondroitin and chondroitin sulfate in pig's feet can slow down the progression of arthritis and protect joint health.
1.People who are overweight
Some types of people should keep their mouths shut and not eat too many pig's feet, such as obese people. According to the relevant calculation formula, you can infer the most suitable weight range based on your height, and you can try to maintain a positive effect on your health.
But if the diet is very casual, you are overweight and getting richer, but you don't control your mouth at all in your diet, you eat a lot of what you want to eat, and all kinds of high-calorie foods are provided for a long time, and the energy is not consumed in time, and there is excess nutrition.
It will turn into the accumulation of fatty substances, and eventually obesity will become serious, and excessive obesity will bring other new problems, so it is necessary to be aware of the importance of dietary regulation. If you are already obese, your diet should be light, and high-fat foods should be avoided.
2.Patients with arteriosclerosis and hypertension
As mentioned earlier, pig trotters are a kind of high-fat food intake, and excessive fat content intake of pig trotters will increase the burden on the body, in addition to causing obesity, it will also increase the burden on blood vessels.
It leads to an increase in blood concentration and induces the problem of elevated blood lipids, thereby increasing atherosclerosis and high blood pressure, so it is not recommended to eat pig's trotters for some patients with three highs or cardiovascular diseases.
1.Pay attention to the cooking method
Stewed pig's feet is a common cooking method for the elderly, but when cooking, it is necessary to pay attention to the heat and not overdo it, otherwise it is easy to destroy the nutrients.
In addition, the elderly can also choose other cooking methods, such as steaming, boiling soup, etc., which can better retain the nutrients in the pig's feet.
2.Consume in moderation
Although pig's trotters are beneficial, because they contain fat and cholesterol, the elderly need to pay attention to their intake.
3.Combine with other foods
Pork knuckles can be combined with other ingredients, such as red dates, wolfberries, and peanuts to increase their nutrition, and the appropriate intake of the elderly can achieve health care effects. However, there is no direct life-prolonging effect, and it is necessary to pay attention to the way to eat it and go with other foods.
1.Go to bed early and wake up early
The key to promoting health for the elderly is to have a regular schedule and develop a good habit of going to bed early and getting up early, which is helpful for prolonging life.
Many people's resistance becomes weak, and the brain function gradually decreases, all because of irregular work and rest for a long time. Elderly people are prone to neurasthenia, autonomic dysfunction, and decreased sleep quality at night.
If you haven't made an effort to regulate your body, try to improve your sleep quality and meet your body's sleep needs, all kinds of adverse consequences will appear.
It is recommended that the elderly go to bed early and get up early to make the biological clock stable, have sufficient sleep self-regulation, can maintain good organ function, and effectively prevent diseases.
2.Embrace the exercise that works for you
When choosing an exercise method, the elderly should choose an exercise method that suits them according to their physical condition and interests.
Some seniors may enjoy walking or jogging, while others prefer light exercises such as tai chi or yoga. Only by choosing an exercise method that suits you can it be easier to stick to it and achieve the effect of exercising.
3.Maintain mental health
Mental health is important not only for young people, but also for older people.
Having a healthy mind involves being able to control your emotions, being able to quickly integrate into your current environment, being able to feel happy in life, being able to use your abilities in reality, and feeling satisfied.
These 3 points may be difficult for many people, but it doesn't matter, you can start one by one and believe that you can do it.