Diet for the Elderly: Precautions for Dinner

　　elderly healthy What should their diet be like? The elderly are very particular about their dinner. The editor of 99 Health Network will tell you what you should pay attention to in a healthy dinner.

　　Hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases disease , liver and gallbladder diseases, etc. sexually transmitted diseases There has been a high incidence trend in the past 10 years, which is inevitably related to improper eating at dinner. Many families have sumptuous dinners, with chicken, duck, fish, meat, and eggs on the table. These are mostly high-protein, high-fat, and high-energy foods. This habit of supplementing breakfast and lunch with dinner, one-sided pursuit of high-fat and high-protein food intake, coupled with insufficient exercise, will inevitably plant a "time bomb" for future health.

　　It’s best to eat around 6 pm in the evening, and it’s not difficult to have a really good and healthy dinner.

　　First of all, eat less dinner and sleep well. The specific amount to eat depends on each person's physical condition and personal needs, and should be measured based on the feeling that you are not hungry. Don't be full at dinner, let alone overeat. It is best to arrange dinner around 6 pm, and try not to exceed 8 pm. It is best not to eat anything after 8 o'clock, except drinking water. Also, do not go to bed within four hours after dinner so that the food eaten at night can be fully digested.

　　Secondly, you should choose foods rich in fiber and carbohydrates for dinner. There should be two or more vegetables at dinner, such as spinach salad, which not only increases vitamins but also provides fiber. You can reduce the amount of pasta and eat some whole grains. You can eat some fish in small amounts.

　　What foods should you try not to eat for dinner?

　　Try not to eat fruits, desserts, fried foods, and try not to drink alcohol in the evening. Many people have the habit of drinking alcohol at dinner. This habit is not good for health. Too much alcohol at night will hinder metabolism. The stimulation of alcohol will prevent the stomach from resting, leading to poor sleep. Special attention should be paid to not eating foods high in calcium for dinner, such as dried shrimps, small fish with bones, etc., to avoid causing urethral stones.

　　99 Warm reminder: If you use your brain too much, you should eat a good dinner

　　People who use their brains at high intensity for a long time need to supplement acylcholine to enhance their memory. Here is a nutritious dinner recipe recommended for mental workers: 100 grams of steamed crucian carp or braised tofu, 200 grams of cold celery or spinach, a cornmeal steamed bun, a small bowl of seaweed soup without adding dried shrimps, or a bowl of purple rice porridge.

　　“"Eat a full breakfast, a good lunch, and a small dinner" is regarded by many people as a rule of thumb for fitness. However, this "eating less for dinner" should be determined according to the specific situation and should not be generalized.……