In fact, Uncle Hou himself also understood his son's concerns, but he felt that he had eaten a history of more than a thousand years through delicious food. People could eat it before, but his ancestors had eaten it like this. What could there be any problem?
Uncle Hou used to have a bad appetite and always didn't want to eat. The salty taste of fermented bean curd made him have a lot of appetite and eat a few more bites of rice. In addition to enhancing appetite, it has several other benefits.
fermented bean curd protein is very rich, but it cannot be absorbed by the human body. After fermentation and decomposition, the absorption rate has been significantly improved. More than 90% of the protein in is acted on the human body , which is beneficial to immunity and gastrointestinal mucosa.
In addition to protein, the content of B vitamins in it has also increased, and has increased by 3-7 times . Some people will bloat after eating tofu, but they will not eat fermented bean curd because it has fermented in advance and the active substances in it have increased.
Hypertensive patients can eat fermented bean curd frequently?
The salt content in a piece of fermented bean curd is about 0.5 grams . It can reach 1-1.5 grams in one meal after eating two or three pieces, and it is 3-4.5 grams in a day. The recommended amount in the dietary guide is less than 5 grams, which is not too much.
Some people say that it has more than ten grams of salt, which is actually a bit exaggerated. This is tofu, not a piece of salt. Moreover, when people eat, they don’t eat the whole piece. They usually divide it into several bites, and then is paired with rice porridge and meal , and the salt is diluted again.
If you eat fermented bean curd that day, then other high-salt foods should eat less , such as pickles, salted duck eggs, and bacon. There is also a lot of salt in these foods. In addition, many snacks cannot taste salty under the cover of sugar, but in fact, it also has a lot of salt.
So, if you like to eat fermented bean curd, you can continue to eat it, don’t overdo it.
So where does the remark that fermented bean curd can cause cancer come from? How to explain it?
In the past, fermented fermented bean curd was fermented in my own home in the countryside, and the tofu placed in the wooden drawer had hair. I believe that everyone who saw it was impressed by it, so some people were worried that eating this kind of "mold" food frequently would cause cancer.
is actually a misunderstanding. Growing hair is a step in fermentation. It is different from food rotting in life . After fermentation, the food undergoes qualitative changes, some nutrients increase, some harmful ingredients decrease, and many bacteria that are beneficial to the intestines can also be produced. It is is not junk food, nor is it a carcinogen .
Under the work of bacteria, food adds a unique flavor, is easier to absorb, and is itself a resource reuse. Just imagine if the food is broken and throw it away, how much would it be wasted. Now, making them into another kind of delicacy is to turn waste into treasure.
However, not all foods can be fermented. Currently, common are beans, cereals, milk, vegetables, fruit wine, etc., including the cheese, sauerkraut, wine, wine brewing , rice vinegar, natto , etc. that everyone eats.
Since it is not moldy, the rumors of cancer are naturally self-defeating. You don’t have to worry. You can eat a little if you like it, but you still need to remind everyone that the diet should not be too single, and you should eat it with other foods.
patients with hypertension, if you can avoid eating these foods, don’t overdraw your health anymore. Foods such as
smoked fish, bacon
have a lot of salt, and patients should reduce their consumption, which can easily cause blood pressure to soar. In addition to the more salt, these foods may also have harmful substances attached to the surface, because they need to be placed on top of the smoke for a period of time during processing.
Cut the meat into strips and hang it on the beam, and then burn firewood below. The smoke generated will stick to the surface of the meat, creating a unique taste. The harmful substances in the smoke not only damage the respiratory tract, but also carcinogens such as benzopyrene . Long-term intake will increase the risk of cancer.
High sugar and high oil foods
Foods like this will not directly affect blood pressure, but will cause further damage and blockage to the blood vessels, and indirectly affect blood pressure level. If the patient is currently controlling pressure or taking medicine, it is best not to take it. Moreover, sugar and oil will eventually be converted into calories. If you are thinner, eating them appropriately can gain weight. If you are fat, it is better to eat less. It is worth mentioning that this type of food is more attractive to foodies. You must control yourself and don’t relax your requirements easily.
In fact, the management standards for patients with chronic diseases are similar. They must not only take medicine, but also keep their diet in a good way. They must eat less sweet, salty and oily foods, including the fermented bean curd mentioned above. Although it is beneficial to the human body, they cannot eat them openly. Eat less other seasonings and side dishes. It is best to drink more water after a meal to dilute the sodium concentration in the body, and you can also drink some milk or green tea.
In short, the bad rumors about fermented bean curd are fake. You don’t have to take it seriously. There is not that much salt in it, and it is not mold if it grows hair, and it will not affect your health. But no matter what you eat, you must be moderate. You can eat it with natto, cheese, sauerkraut, etc.
Reference:
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[2] Will eating fermented bean curd cause cancer? As long as you eat it correctly, you don’t have to worry about cancer. Science Popularization China. 2021-02-27
[3] Why is this moldy piece of tofu called "Oriental cheese"? ·National Geographical Landscapes in China.2019-08-28
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