After the mild summer heat, the really hot dog days of summer are not far away. In the hot and rainy days of summer, even strong young people inevitably complain. So how can middle-aged and elderly people with weaker bodies "survive" the sweltering summer?
In summer, middle-aged and elderly people are most likely to suffer from loss of appetite. The humid and hot dog days will amplify this discomfort. In fact, middle-aged and elderly people can supplement their main meals with some "snacks" to balance their nutrition.
Recommendations for middle-aged and elderly people: Eat less meat in the summer. If you don’t have money, eat these 5 foods regularly. They are highly nutritious and easy to absorb.
1, Black soy milk
Black soy milk has more comprehensive nutrition than soy milk , high in protein and low in nutrients. Heat is the representative feature of black soy milk. Black soybean milk is rich in protein and various vitamins, which can promote the body's metabolism and blood circulation; anthocyanins and vitamin E can delay aging; lecithin can also strengthen the brain and enhance the brain's memory. . If you don’t want to drink soy milk for breakfast, you can try black soy milk.
2, Guiling paste
Guiling paste is a traditional medicinal diet with a long history in Wuzhou, Guangxi. It is neither cold nor dry The character makes it suitable for all ages, so middle-aged and elderly people can eat it regularly. During the dog days of summer, you can eat 550 grams to 100 grams of Guiling paste every day to clear away heat and remove dampness, moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation, promote the excretion of toxins, and enhance immunity. However, people with spleen and stomach deficiency should eat less to avoid diarrhea. Because it uses Chinese herbal medicine as raw material, you must not eat too much .
3, Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts look like abalone , so they are also called " abalone fruit ". Brazil nuts contain more and nutrients than ordinary nuts, so you can generally get a lot of nutrients by eating just a few nuts. Moreover, the fat in Brazil nuts is mainly unsaturated fat, which also has a certain effect in reducing cholesterol . It can also increase the luster of the skin and lubricate the joints . Middle-aged and elderly people can eat 52~3 pieces a day.
4, camel milk powder
Known as "desert gold", camel milk powder is also very suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. Camel milk is very rich in protein and calcium , and the body's absorption and utilization rate of calcium is very high. Regular drinking of camel milk can improve the osteoporosis problem of middle-aged and elderly people. Because camel milk does not contain allergens, camel milk is more suitable than cow's milk for the large number of Chinese people who are lactose intolerant.
When choosing camel milk, you should choose a more trustworthy brand. "Suiyouyoucamel" camel milk powder is very trustworthy. Advanced technology locks in the nutrition of camel milk itself as much as possible, plus some supplementary vitamins, mineral elements, probiotics, phospholipids and other ingredients , can provide more comprehensive nutrition for middle-aged and elderly people, and also has certain effects in improving brain function and strengthening physical fitness. Mild camel milk can allow the fragile gastrointestinal tract to absorb nutrients without burden and supplement the body with sufficient nutrients.
The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" recommends that middle-aged and elderly people should consume about 5500 grams of milk every day. You can choose to drink some camel milk regularly to strengthen the stomach and cope with the "bitter summer" with a better mental state.
5, sugar-free yogurt
It is easy to feel weak in summer, so middle-aged and elderly people will have less exercise in summer. However, if there is no appropriate amount of exercise, food cannot be digested well. Therefore, it is recommended that middle-aged and elderly people choose to drink some sugar-free yogurt to promote gastrointestinal motility and avoid constipation. Drinking yogurt regularly can also promote the body's metabolism and moisturize the skin, but don't drink too much. Just drink a small cup of yogurt half an hour after a meal.
Three things to do and three things not to do to spend the "bitter summer":
▶Three things to avoid
1. It is advisable to eat bitter foods, such as bitter melon, which can clear away heat and relieve fatigue;
2. It is advisable to drink more water. You sweat more in summer, so take more water. Water can balance water and salt, drink less fruit juice;
3. It is advisable to exercise appropriately, take a walk in the evening, or other low-intensity exercises, such as Tai Chi.
▶Three things not to do
1. It is not advisable to bask in the sun directly. The sun is very hot during the dog days. Being exposed to direct sunlight can easily lead to heatstroke.
2. It is not advisable to drink too much alcohol, which will aggravate the excessive heat and humidity in the dog days.
3. It is not advisable to take cold baths. The pores of the human body will relax in summer. Open, cold water will stimulate the pores, and the closed pores are not conducive to the escape of moisture in the body.
