3 Common Misconceptions About Winter Diet
As winter approaches, many people start to nourish their bodies, but this can also lead to some misconceptions. According to staff from the Autonomous Region Food and Drug Administration, here are 3 common misconceptions about winter diet:
Misconception 1: Drinking chicken soup to supplement nutrition when you have a cold. Chicken soup is a common nourishing soup in winter. It contains a special nutrient that can accelerate blood circulation and promote the absorption of inflammation. Therefore, drinking some chicken soup when you are healthy can help prevent respiratory tract inflammation. However, it should be specially reminded that if you feel a cold is about to start or has already started, drinking chicken soup can worsen the condition, and it is not recommended to drink it at this time. Therefore, whether to drink chicken soup for nutritional supplementation depends on the situation.
Misconception 2: Drinking carrot juice to supplement vitamin A. In order to conveniently and quickly supplement vitamin A, some people like to drink carrot juice. 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 squeezing carrot juice, it is better to stir-fry carrots with some oil or meat slices, which can help the human body absorb it.
Misconception 3: Drinking tea immediately after a heavy meal to aid digestion. Many people drink a cup of tea after eating hot pot, believing that it aids digestion. Mutton and beef, common ingredients in hot pot, are foods rich in protein. Tea contains a large amount of tannic acid, which combines with protein to form a precipitate that cannot be digested and absorbed by the human body, slowing down intestinal peristalsis. Therefore, drinking tea immediately after a heavy meal not only fails to aid digestion but may also cause constipation.