Soak ginger slices in cola

Add bird's nest/peach jelly to milk tea

Put traditional Chinese medicine in milk tea

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The above behaviors are actually "fake health preservation".

According to the "Z-Generation Nutrition Consumption Trend Report" released by Xinhua News Agency, young people have become the mainstream of the new generation's health and wellness consumption, with the 18-35 age group accounting for 83.7% of the market size.

It is interesting that the health characteristics of young people tend to be more personalized, such as "soaking goji berries in a thermos", "adding bitter melon to coffee", "latte and turmeric"... These specialty drinks are also more in line with the health trend of young people.

In fact, not only young people, but also many middle-aged and elderly people who adhere to the "way of health preservation" are actually wrong! Keeping up may actually lead to illness.

1、 Light diet, plain tea and rice

As people reach middle age, their dietary habits change. In the past, they preferred spicy food, but now they prefer to eat plain food and believe that vegetarianism is healthier.

Studies have shown that compared to omnivores, vegetarians have significantly reduced all-cause mortality, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, and cardiovascular disease risk. Moreover, vegetarians are less likely to suffer from hypertension, diabetes and cancer than omnivores.

But in fact, vegetarianism can also cause fatty liver.

Blind vegetarianism can easily lead to protein deficiency or amino acid imbalance, resulting in the formation of malnourished fatty liver.

And because vegetarians are more likely to feel hungry, they often supplement their energy needs by consuming more staple foods, which can easily lead to excessive calorie intake and the formation of fatty liver.

Therefore, for vegetarian friends, vegetarianism is feasible, but a reasonable combination is important. Try to meet the following three points:

1. Grain based

A balanced vegetarian diet suggests increasing the proportion of whole grains and soybeans in the diet. Soybeans are an important source of high-quality protein for vegetarians and are also rich in vitamin B and unsaturated fatty acids, which can meet the body's energy needs.

2. Adequate vegetables and fruits

These types of ingredients are important sources of dietary fiber, trace elements, and other nutrients. Vegetarians should consume at least 500 grams of vegetables per day.

3. Moderate consumption of fermented soy products

Vegetarian food basically does not contain vitamin B12, but some bean products can synthesize a small amount of vitamin B12 through fermentation, so vegetarians can supplement fermented bean products such as fermented soybeans, Fermented bean curd, and bean paste in an appropriate amount.

2、 Drinking plenty of water is good, at least eight glasses of water a day

If we talk about how many glasses of water are the healthiest every day, many people's answer may be - eight glasses of water, but drinking water is not as simple as people imagine.

Can you drink water? The "China Water and Quality of Life Perception Survey Report" shows that 95.3% of people do not know how to drink water, 65.9% of people only drink water when they are thirsty, and only 4.7% of people drink water regularly and in moderation.

Is it really necessary to drink 8 glasses of water a day? Drinking too much water blindly may lead to serious consequences.

When drinking a lot of water, the water will dilute the concentration of sodium ions in extracellular fluid, reduce the osmotic pressure, and then retain water in the cells, causing cell edema, that is, water poisoning. Water poisoning can cause a series of symptoms such as nausea, confusion, drowsiness, and coma.

In addition, traditional Chinese medicine experts remind that from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold can drink too much water, which can cause stomach pain, bloating, and other symptoms. If people have excessive dampness and blood, drinking water can also lead to edema. Therefore, not everyone is suitable for drinking a large amount of water.

When is drinking water the right thing to do?

In fact, the color of our urine can help determine whether the body is truly lacking in water.

Normal urine is light yellow, but if you drink too much water, it becomes colorless and transparent. When in a state of dehydration, urine will become cloudy. Once the color deepens significantly, it is necessary to replenish water in a timely manner.

Of course, the most important thing in drinking healthy water is to plan it reasonably according to each person's actual situation.

3、 Walking exercise has many benefits, walking 10000 steps a day

There are indeed many benefits to walking, but there are also people who walk and get sick... In fact, this simplest form of exercise also hides differences.

Walking too many steps can lead to excessive joint and muscle utilization, which cannot be relieved in a timely manner and can easily cause problems such as arthritis and meniscus damage.

How many steps are healthier for middle-aged and elderly people to take?

A recent study by JAMA Flower Girl found that middle-aged and elderly people can achieve the highest reduction in mortality risk (70%) by walking 7000 steps per day. Going beyond one step does not further reduce the risk of death.

Walking is not the more the better, nor is it the faster the better.

For middle-aged and elderly people with exercise ability, moderate speed (90-120 steps/minute) or brisk walking (120-140 steps/minute) can be adopted; For elderly people with underlying diseases or cardiovascular or respiratory diseases, it is recommended to take 60-90 steps per minute.

4、 The more health supplements you eat, the healthier you are

As the number of physical problems increases, many middle-aged and elderly people will purchase health products. Can eating health supplements every day really prolong life?

Remember, the essence of health products is a special type of food, which does not belong to drugs and cannot treat any diseases. The nutrients they contain are not comprehensive and cannot replace nutrients.

Eating well is more important than buying so-called health products:

Moderate consumption of coarse grains

According to the dietary guidelines, the primary principle of diet is diversification, with grains as the main ingredient and a combination of coarse and fine grains. It is recommended that elderly people consume 150 grams of coarse grains per day.

Eat more oats and potatoes

Oats are rich in dietary fiber, which helps to lower blood lipids; Potatoes can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and reduce the possibility of dry and hard stools and difficulty in defecation.

Color matching

It is recommended to have at least half of the vegetables in dark colors every day. Colorful foods not only increase appetite but also provide diverse nutrients.

There are many ways to maintain health, and choosing the one that suits oneself and does not cause physical discomfort is the true way to maintain health. Otherwise, it is a 'false health preservation'.