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Assuming you know some elderly people who cannot do without rice in their daily diet. However, some elderly people have started to experience various health issues, such as high blood sugar, weight gain, and even indigestion.
There is an elderly person who has had diabetes for many years, but has never controlled his diet well. As a result, his blood sugar has always been high, and his health condition has worsened. The doctor suggested him to reduce the intake of rice and switch to some low glycemic index foods, only then his blood sugar levels gradually stabilized.
Furthermore, individuals managing obesity and weight should also reduce their rice intake. There is an elderly person who, due to the long-term habit of eating a large amount of rice, kept gaining weight. Later, he was diagnosed with obesity-related health problems such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia. The doctor advised him to reduce the rice intake, eat more vegetables and high-fiber foods, only then his weight gradually decreased, and his health condition improved.
Additionally, individuals with weak gastrointestinal function should also pay attention. Although rice is easy to digest, for some elderly people with weak gastrointestinal function, excessive consumption of rice may lead to indigestion and stomach discomfort. There is an elderly person who usually has poor gastrointestinal health, eats a lot of rice with every meal, and often feels bloated and has indigestion.
These individuals usually have issues such as hypertension, high blood sugar, and hyperlipidemia. The high carbohydrates in rice can worsen these symptoms. There was an elderly person who, due to long-term high-carbohydrate diet, worsened metabolic syndrome. The doctor advised him to reduce rice intake, increase protein and healthy fat intake, only then his condition was controlled.
Furthermore, elderly individuals with cardiovascular diseases should also control their rice intake. Although rice itself does not directly cause cardiovascular diseases, excessive intake can lead to weight gain, indirectly increasing the burden on the heart. There is an elderly person who has coronary heart disease, and has been eating a large amount of rice for many years, resulting in continuous weight gain and increased burden on the heart.
In summary, although rice is an important part of our diet, for individuals with diabetes, obesity, weak gastrointestinal function, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular diseases, excessive consumption of rice may worsen their conditions. Next, we will continue to discuss other things that need to be avoided in order to maintain good health.
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