The elderly should eat less melon seeds

　　Sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, pumpkin seeds...the seeds of these plants are snacks suitable for all ages, and they can satisfy cravings and kill time. They have become the first choice snacks for many elderly people when they have nothing to do. However, if the elderly eat some of these snacks in moderation, they will be beneficial to the body, but if they are consumed in excess, they may be harmful.

　　Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and watermelon seeds are all plant seeds and contain many nutrients, such as various trace elements, vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Because of their reasonable protein structure, they are easily absorbed by the body after consumption.

　　However, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and watermelon seeds all contain oil and should not be consumed in excess. Sunflower seeds, in particular, have a high oil content. Excessive consumption may cause fat metabolism disorders in the body and cause fat to accumulate in the liver, thereby increasing the burden on the liver and affecting its normal function. During the processing of some sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and watermelon seeds, in order to enhance the taste, a large amount of MSG and salt are added, which can easily make people drink water due to thirst after eating a large amount. When a large amount of salt and water enter the body, they will be retained in the blood vessels, aggravating the symptoms of elderly people with high blood pressure. Eating a large amount of these foods with high salt content can also easily lead to internal heat or symptoms. Oral ulcers etc. also, elderly The teeth of young people are not as good as those of young people. Excessive consumption of these foods will also have an impact on the teeth.

　　When eating sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and watermelon seeds, just eat one or two handfuls at a time. After eating, you should get up and move around, do some simple exercises, and do not fall asleep after eating. In the process of eating, it is also best to change the varieties. For example, after eating sunflower seeds a few times, switch to pumpkin seeds or watermelon seeds.