There is a saying in the world that "pork can nourish the brain," which is quite novel. People often describe someone as stupid by saying they are "as dumb as a pig." Coupled with the idea of "like cures like," one can only draw one conclusion: eating pork makes people stupid. Why is there a saying that pork nourishes the brain? Is it a rumor?
The fat in pork is rich in lipids and fatty acids, which can effectively supplement the brain's nutrition. Because the modern material level has reached its peak in human history, few people go hungry anymore. Moreover, many foods like nuts have strong brain-nourishing benefits, which makes pork's characteristic less prominent. However, in times of poverty, the brain-nourishing properties of pork became evident.
The harms of eating too much pork
1. Causes constipation
Since the human body is slightly alkaline, and pork is an acidic food, this "acid" does not mean the pork itself is sour, but that it produces acidic metabolites during the process of human digestion and absorption. Excessive consumption of pork will inevitably disrupt the body's balance and trigger constipation.
2. Disrupts the gut microbiome
In addition, modern nutritionology has introduced the concept of the gut microbiome. Only when the gut microbiome is relatively normal can a person's intestines be healthy. Eating too many meat products can disrupt this microbiome, leading to constipation, and in severe cases, even a risk of colorectal cancer.
3. Alzheimer's disease
Confucius said, "Although there is much meat, do not eat more than the staple food," which emphasizes that the amount of meat consumed should not exceed that of the staple food; otherwise, it may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
4. How to eat pork best
As mentioned above, pork is an acidic food. To eat it more healthily, it needs to be neutralized with an alkaline substance, and vegetables are undoubtedly the perfect partner.
5. Pork and kelp
Why is kelp the perfect partner for pork? The reason is that kelp has the strongest alkalinity of all foods. Using the alkalinity of kelp to neutralize the acidity of pork not only makes the meal nutritious but also minimizes its adverse effects on the body, which is undoubtedly a perfect combination.
The above is a summary and conclusion of the article on the ways of eating and the effects of pork. I hope it is helpful to everyone.