In the fast-paced life of modern society, it's common to have irregular meals, and many people often overeat during social occasions. In fact, such eating habits are more harmful than beneficial to one's health.
Nutritionists point out that overeating加重 the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing blood to pool in the digestive system. At this time, other systems of the body, including the cardiovascular system, are in a relatively ischemic state.
Overeating can also lead to excessive intake of unnecessary calories, which can easily cause obesity. Additionally, the prolonged digestion time for the gastrointestinal tract leaves it with insufficient time to rest and repair, making it more prone to diseases such as pancreatitis, gastritis, and gastrointestinal tumors.
Furthermore, overeating after a meal leads to a peak in postprandial blood lipids and relatively high blood viscosity, increasing the risk of thrombosis. These factors raise the incidence of acute cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction and acute coronary syndrome.
Therefore, nutritionists recommend that eating until about 70-80% full is most suitable for both healthy individuals and patients with cardiovascular diseases. It is also advisable not to exercise immediately after a meal, as this can lead to a relatively increased blood flow distribution to the musculoskeletal system and a further reduction in blood supply to the cardiovascular system, making cardiovascular events more likely to occur.