The weather is quite cold in winter, so it's also important to pay attention to some dietary misconceptions to avoid affecting your health and causing great inconvenience in your life.
Misconception One:
Drinking chicken soup to supplement nutrition when you have a cold.
Chicken soup is a common soup for nourishment in winter. Guo Lina points out that chicken soup contains a special nutrient that can accelerate blood circulation and promote the absorption of inflammation. Therefore, drinking chicken soup when you are healthy can help prevent respiratory tract inflammation. "However, it must be specifically pointed out that if you feel a cold is coming or it has already started, drinking chicken soup can instead aggravate the condition, and it is not recommended to drink it at this time. Therefore, whether to drink chicken soup to supplement nutrition depends on the situation."
Misconception Two:
Drinking carrot juice to supplement vitamin A.
In order to conveniently and quickly supplement vitamin A, some people like to drink carrot juice. Guo Lina points out that this method is not conducive to the absorption of vitamin A. "Because vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, it can only be absorbed by the human body in the presence of fat. Instead of juicing carrots, it is better to add some oil or stir-fry them with meat slices, which can help the human body absorb it."
Misconception Three:
Drinking tea immediately after a big meal to aid digestion.
Many people drink a cup of tea after a hot pot, thinking it aids digestion. Guo Lina reminds that the mutton and beef commonly found in hot pot are rich in protein, and tea contains a large amount of tannic acid. When combined with protein, it forms a precipitate that cannot be digested and absorbed by the human body, slowing down intestinal peristalsis. Therefore, drinking tea immediately after a big meal not only does not aid digestion but may also cause constipation.