What are the good eating habits of long-lived elderly people?

　　Ancient emperors pursued immortality, which is unrealistic. However, long-lived people do exist. Why do they live long? What are the secrets of longevity? Let us learn about the eating habits of long-lived elderly people.

　　1. Like to drink porridge

　　From the perspective of eating habits, all long-lived elderly people like to drink porridge. The famous economist Ma Yinchu and his wife Zhang Guijun, both centenarians, especially like to drink porridge. Every morning, add 50 grams of oatmeal to 250 grams of boiling water and brew for two minutes to make porridge. This happens every day, without interruption.

　　2. One pound of milk every day

　　Drinking milk is a common habit of long-lived elderly people, especially those living in cities.

　　It is said that there are currently 25,000 centenarians in the United States, 80% of whom are female , their eating habits are generally drinking milk. Centenarian Bening drinks two cups of milk a day, sometimes more. Therefore, when she turns 100, she still has no signs of osteoporosis.

　　3. Millet is the best supplement

　　The elderly like millet the most and regard millet as the best nourishing food. Frail and sick elderly people often use millet to nourish their bodies. Millet benefits the five internal organs, thickens the intestines and stomach, fills body fluids, strengthens bones and muscles, and grows muscles.

　　A famous doctor in the Qing Dynasty said: "Millet nourishes people the most. Rice oil when cooking rice porridge is better than ginseng soup. ”It can be seen that it makes sense for long-lived old people to like rice.

　　4. Corn as staple food

　　Corn is a staple food that long-lived people cannot live without. The American Medical Association conducted a census and found that none of the indigenous Indians in the United States had high blood pressure or arteriosclerosis. They originally ate corn.

　　Medical scientists found in research that old corn contains a large amount of lecithin, linoleic acid, cereal alcohol, and vitamin E, so it is not prone to high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis.

　　5. Everyone loves tofu

　　Old people generally like to eat tofu. They say: “Fish makes fire, meat makes phlegm, cabbage and tofu keep you safe. ”"Suixiju Diet Manual" says: "Everywhere can be made, rich or poor is easy, I would like to ask the majority of vegetarian teachers. It can also be eaten with meat dishes. It tastes especially delicious when the winter moon is frozen. ”

　　The main components of tofu are protein and isoflavones. The functions of tofu are to replenish qi, replenish deficiency, reduce blood lead concentration, protect the liver, and promote body metabolism. Eating tofu regularly is beneficial to healthy and intellectual development. The elderly often eat tofu, which has a good therapeutic effect on vascular sclerosis and osteoporosis.

　　6. Eat one every day egg

　　Eating an egg a day has become a common habit among long-lived elderly people.

　　Centenarian and famous economist Dr. Chen Hansheng adheres to the "Three Ones" in his daily diet according to nutritional arrangements: "Eat an egg in the morning, drink a glass of milk in the evening, and eat a big apple in the middle. ”He eats more vegetarian meals and less meat for three meals a day. He arranges his diet scientifically and eats healthily.

　　7. Prefer sweet potatoes

　　Eating sweet potatoes is a favorite of long-lived elderly people. According to research by medical scientists, sweet potatoes have five major functions: 1. Harmonizes blood and nourishes the body, and is rich in nutrients; 2. Broadens intestinal ventilation and promotes defecation; 3. Replenishes qi and promotes body fluids, and enhances immunity; 4. Contains anti-cancer substances, which can prevent and fight cancer; 5. Resist aging and prevent arteriosclerosis.

　　Medical scientists say that sweet potatoes contain a large amount of mucin, which can prevent and treat the atrophy of connective tissue in the liver and kidneys and enhance the body's immunity. It also has the function of eliminating reactive oxygen species and avoiding the induction of reactive oxygen species. cancer . And because sweet potatoes contain more calcium and magnesium, they can prevent and treat osteoporosis.

　　8. Love Chinese cabbage

　　Chinese cabbage, a common vegetable, elderly , favorite. Mr. Qi Baishi, the master of traditional Chinese painting, has a special picture of Chinese cabbage. He calls cabbage the "king of vegetables" and praises "a hundred vegetables are not as good as cabbage."

　　The old man often said: "If you eat cabbage for half a year, the doctor will enjoy his leisure." ”Chinese cabbage contains minerals, vitamins, protein, crude fiber, carotene, and also contains nitrosaminase that decomposes carcinogens. In terms of medicinal effects, Chinese cabbage has seven major functions: nourishing the stomach, benefiting the intestines, relieving hangover, facilitating bowel movements, lowering fat, clearing away heat, and preventing cancer.

　　9. Don’t live without radish in winter

　　Long-lived old people eat radish in winter. They say: “Eating radish in winter and ginger in summer will keep you healthy all year round. ”“Zheng Banqiao, one of the "Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou", once wrote a couplet: "Green vegetables, radish, brown rice, clay pot of Tianshui chrysanthemum tea. ”“"Take tea with radish" is Mr. Zheng's health regimen.

　　Radish is an authentic health food for the elderly. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it can resolve stagnation, eliminate food accumulation, treat phlegm, cough, and aphonia, cure vomiting, epistaxis, quenches thirst, relieves dysentery, relieves headaches, and facilitates urination. Eating it raw can quench thirst, clear internal heat, resolve phlegm, relieve asthma, and aid digestion. Eating it steamed can eliminate food and strengthen the spleen, and has tonic effects.

　　10. Carrots are a favorite of the elderly

　　Carrots are also a favorite of the elderly.

　　Carrots are high in vitamin A and are extremely rich in carotene. Research shows that carrots can provide various nutrients needed to fight heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis.

　　Carotene is rarely destroyed at high temperatures, is easily absorbed by the body, and then converted into vitamin A, so it can treat night blindness and xerophthalmia caused by vitamin A deficiency. Carotene can only be absorbed by the body if it is dissolved in fat. Therefore, experienced old people often cut carrots into slices or shreds and fry them with oil. In this way, the preservation rate of carotene can reach more than 79%. When sliced ​​and stewed together with meat, the carotene preservation rate is as high as 95%.

　　Carrots can also promote brain material exchange and enhance memory. Eating a plate of fried shredded carrots before studying can help consolidate memory.