Is a light diet suitable for the elderly?

　　In the process of pursuing longevity, "eating lightly" should be regarded as a very important part. After all, high blood pressure (blood pressure food), Hyperlipidemia So slow sexually transmitted diseases Most of them are closely related to "eating".

　　We have to admit that porridge has its own advantages. For example, you don’t need to chew the porridge carefully, which is suitable for elderly people with poor teeth (senior food). But porridge is mainly water after all, with very little "dry food". When the stomach capacity is the same, the nutritional value of porridge of the same volume is still far behind that of steamed buns and rice. Especially for that kind of white porridge, the combination of various grains alone is far from meeting the needs of the human body. If things go on like this, it will inevitably lead to malnutrition.

　　On the other hand, porridge with a high water content will dilute gastric acid after entering the stomach, which is detrimental to digestion. Therefore, the statement that "porridge is easier to digest (digestible food)" is still questionable.

　　Of course, it is not a principle mistake for the elderly to pursue a light diet. The key lies in grasping the right amount and using the right method. If you choose to drink porridge just because of bad teeth, the first thing to do is to cure the dental disease first. For most elderly people, it is enough to make the rice a bit rotten when eating, or occasionally eat noodles or drink some porridge in addition to their normal diet. However, even if you are drinking porridge, you should also get some meat and vegetables, not just pickles. ； It is best not to choose white porridge, but at least add a little vegetable or meat, and change it every day to achieve balanced nutrition.