The pace of modern society is accelerating, and the pressures of life seem to be growing as well. Many people, especially office workers, often feel dizzy, listless, and exhausted all day long. In such an environment, what can people eat to stay healthy? What can people eat to live longer? The editor recommends the "Five More" diet to help you live a longer life.
I. Drink more tea. Tea is one of the most unique dietary elements for the Chinese people and is also recognized worldwide as one of the healthiest beverages.
Analysis shows that tea contains more than 300 chemical components, such as proteins, fats, amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and tea polyphenols, theophylline, aromatic oils, and lipopolysaccharides, all of which are indispensable and nutritionally and medicinally important substances for the human body. The "Longjing, Biluochun, Maofeng Gift Set" offered by the Shanhuaba website includes three types of green tea. A survey by Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, found that in tea-growing areas, especially green tea-producing regions, the incidence and mortality rates of cancer are significantly lower than in other places. It is now largely understood that the main anticancer component in tea is catechins; this component accounts for about 15%-20% in green tea. In addition, the vitamin C and E contained in tea also have certain auxiliary anticancer effects. Netizens who purchased the "Longjing, Biluochun, Maofeng Gift Set" have given reviews such as "the tea is quite authentic" and "the tea is delicious and aromatic."
II. Eat more fish. Fish is tender and easy to chew.
Research results from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center at the University of Washington show that eating salmon at least once a week can reduce the mortality rate from heart disease in the elderly by 44%. Women who eat fish 1 to 3 times a month can reduce their risk of stroke by 7%, and eating fish 5 times a week can reduce the risk of stroke by 50%. Therefore, we must eat more fish in our daily diet, especially deep-sea fish.
III. Eat more edible fungi. Edible fungi are characterized by high protein, low fat, and low calories, and are also rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids for the human body.
They have the effects of improving brain function, enhancing immunity, stimulating appetite, and strengthening the spleen, as well as protecting the liver and kidneys. There are many types of edible fungi, mainly divided into "mushrooms," "fungi," and "ears."
Expert: The "Five More" diet will help you live a longer life.
IV. Drink more water. As people age, the body's water content gradually decreases, by as much as 30% to 40% compared to younger years. Therefore, people, especially the elderly, should consciously drink more water, at least 800 milliliters a day.
Of course, elderly people with kidney dysfunction, glaucoma, and other diseases must strictly control their water intake.
V. Drink more soup. "Drinking soup before a meal is better than any good medicine" has some truth to it. Drinking soup before a meal can "lubricate" the digestive tract, allowing food to pass smoothly down the esophagus and preventing dry, hard food from irritating the digestive tract mucosa.
But remember not to eat rice soaked in soup, as this will cause food to be swallowed whole, increasing the burden on the stomach and intestines.