The Nutrients Most Easily Depleted by Computer Users.

Introduction: In life, there is a group of "thieves" that are not interested in gold, silver, jewelry, or even mobile phones and computers. What truly fascinates them are the nutrients in your body. When you get entangled with this group of "thieves," it's hard to be healthy no matter how nutritious your diet is. In this issue, I'll introduce everyone to these "thieves" that steal nutrients from your body.

Eating too salty "steals" calcium. Research has found that the more salt you consume, the more calcium is excreted in urine, and the poorer its absorption. Besides learning to calculate the salt in your shaker, you should also watch out for foods with a large amount of "hidden salt," such as processed foods like sausages, luncheon meat, canned goods, and instant noodles. People who prefer a heavier taste should not only reduce their salt intake appropriately but also eat more calcium-rich foods like leafy green vegetables, dairy products, and soy products.

Sautéed Dried Tofu

Smoking a lot "steals" Vitamin C. Harmful substances in smoke, such as tar, deplete a large amount of Vitamin C. According to statistics, smoking one cigarette consumes about 25 mg of Vitamin C; for passive smoking, the loss is even greater, up to 50 mg. Therefore, people who smoke or are often exposed to secondhand smoke should eat more foods rich in Vitamin C, mainly vegetables and fruits, such as fresh jujubes, kiwis, citrus fruits, green peppers, and mustard greens.

Kiwi Banana Milkshake

Frequent computer use "steals" Vitamin A. People who often stare at computer and TV screens subject their eyes to frequent changes in light intensity and flickering, which consumes a large amount of Vitamin A, a component of the light-sensitive material on the retina surface. Therefore, people with these habits should increase their dietary intake of Vitamin A. You can choose foods rich in Vitamin A, such as animal liver, egg yolks, cheese, whole milk, and high-fat fish. You can also supplement with various orange-yellow vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, pumpkins, and papayas, as well as various leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, wheat lettuce, and bok choy, because their beta-carotene can be converted into Vitamin A in the body.

Braised Lamb Chops with Carrots

Drinking too much alcohol "steals" B vitamins. Excessive alcohol consumption depletes the body's stored water-soluble vitamins, especially B vitamins, because alcohol metabolism consumes them. Therefore, people who frequently drink heavily should consume more B vitamins to avoid problems caused by deficiency, such as mood swings and lethargy. Coarse grains like oats, millet, and red beans, as well as lean meat and peanuts, are rich in B vitamins. It should be noted that B vitamins are easily lost in an alkaline environment, so do not add alkali when cooking grain porridge.

Mixed Nut Milk and Oatmeal Porridge

Drinking strong tea "steals" iron. Many people enjoy strong tea, but tea contains tannic acid, which reacts with iron in food to form new substances that are difficult to dissolve, hindering iron absorption. This is especially important for people with iron-deficiency anemia. It is recommended to drink tea for health benefits in a light and moderate manner. Also, be sure to eat more iron-rich foods, such as lean meat, animal liver, eggs, and whole animal blood (duck blood, pig blood).

Boiled Duck Blood