Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its annual list of healthy foods as scheduled. Due to changes in the growing environment and nutritional content of fruits and vegetables, the list has been adjusted accordingly. Vegetables: Sweet potatoes eaten at lunch help with calcium absorption
Vegetable List: Sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, eggplant, pickled mustard greens, Chinese cabbage, beets, cabbage, asparagus, cauliflower
Professor Cheng Yiyong, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Nutrition Society, explained that sweet potatoes are rich in soluble dietary fiber, which promotes regular bowel movements and has a good detoxification effect. It's best to eat sweet potatoes at lunch because the calcium they contain takes 4-5 hours to be absorbed, and the abundant sunlight in the afternoon can help promote this absorption.
The reason potatoes didn't make the list is likely related to foreign cooking habits. "They always prefer to fry potatoes, which can easily produce the carcinogen acrylamide." Fruits: Eating papaya after a meal aids digestion
Fruit List: Papaya, oranges, tangerines, strawberries, kiwis, mangoes, apples, apricots, persimmons
Papaya, known for its skin-whitening properties and low calories, has topped the list for the first time. This is because scientists have recently discovered that the papain enzyme in papaya's milky juice helps the human body break down meat protein. Digestion experts suggest that eating a small amount of papaya after a meal can significantly help prevent stomach ulcers, gastritis, and indigestion.
Cheng Yiyong stated that it is best for a healthy person to consume 200-400 grams of fruit daily. This is especially true for those who need to lose weight; eating fruit before a meal is more effective than simple dieting. Meats: Goose meat is beneficial for heart health
Meat List: Goose meat, duck meat, chicken
The chemical structure of goose and duck meat is very similar to olive oil, making them beneficial for heart health. Chicken is considered the best source of protein the human body needs. "Nowadays, most people view being slim as beautiful. These three types of meat are all low in fat and calories, so they are less likely to cause weight gain and are therefore becoming increasingly popular."