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“Mr. Zhang, middle-aged and elderly people should eat less rice and noodles for dinner, and eat some other foods appropriately, which is more beneficial to health,” Director Liu said earnestly.
Today is the beginning of autumn. Mr. Zhang and a few old friends made an appointment to go mountain climbing and enjoy the natural scenery. However, when it was time to gather, Mr. Li, one of Mr. Zhang’s friends, had not arrived. After some inquiries, Mr. Zhang learned that Mr. Li was hospitalized due to a sudden illness, so he hurried to the hospital to visit.
At the hospital ward, Mr. Zhang saw Mr. Li looking pale and couldn’t help but feel worried. Mr. Li smiled bitterly and said, “Lao Zhang, this illness came too suddenly. Recently, my body has not been feeling right, and this time really gave me a fright.”
After examining Mr. Li’s condition, Director Liu said, “Mr. Li, this is due to your irregular diet, eating too much rice and noodles for dinner, which has put too much burden on your body.”
Mr. Zhang was taken aback when he heard this. He was also used to eating rice and noodles for dinner, which made him start to worry about his own health. So, he asked Director Liu, “Doctor Liu, can you explain in detail why you shouldn’t eat too much rice and noodles for dinner? What foods can be used as substitutes?”
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Director Liu nodded and began to explain in detail, “The metabolic function of middle-aged and elderly people gradually weakens. If you eat too much rice and noodles for dinner, it will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines, leading to indigestion and blood sugar fluctuations. Especially for patients with high blood sugar and obesity, they need to pay more attention to the dietary structure for dinner.”
To help Mr. Zhang better understand, Director Liu listed several foods that are suitable for middle-aged and elderly people to eat more for dinner.
Director Liu said, “Brown rice and miscellaneous grains are good substitutes for rice and noodles, rich in fiber and B vitamins, which can help digestion and stabilize blood sugar.”
He gave an example, “Auntie Liu is also a middle-aged and elderly person who used to eat white rice for dinner. As a result, her weight increased, and her blood sugar was unstable. Later, the doctor advised her to replace white rice with brown rice and miscellaneous grains. After a few months, her weight noticeably decreased, and her blood sugar was under control.”
“Vegetables and bean products are rich in vitamins, minerals, and plant proteins, low in calories, and nutritionally rich, making them an ideal choice for dinner,” Director Liu continued.
He also provided an example, “Uncle Wang is a retired teacher who used to eat rice and noodles for dinner. As a result, his weight increased, and his blood pressure rose. The doctor suggested that he eat more vegetables and bean products. After a few months, his weight and blood pressure were under control.”
To illustrate the point further, Director Liu told a story of a young patient, “Xiao Zhang is a programmer who is busy at work and often eats fast food for dinner. The doctor suggested that he replace fast food with fruits and nuts. After a few months, Xiao Zhang’s weight significantly decreased, and his digestion improved.”
Mr. Zhang nodded frequently and decided to adjust his dinner diet to avoid excessive intake of rice and noodles as soon as he got back.
Mr. Zhang laughed, “It seems I need to reconsider my dinner habits; otherwise, there will be major health problems sooner or later.”
Director Liu nodded, “Also, some lifestyle habits can help you better manage your health.”
To help Mr. Zhang better understand, Director Liu shared a case, “Aunt Zhao is a retired teacher who doesn’t exercise much usually, and as a result, her physical condition deteriorated. The doctor advised her to exercise moderately every day, such as walking, Tai Chi, and after a few months, Aunt Zhao’s physical condition improved significantly.”
Mr. Zhang realized he indeed didn’t exercise much usually and felt that this habit needed to change.
Director Liu mentioned another patient’s case, “Xiao Li is a company employee who is busy with work and often stays up late. The doctor advised him to maintain a regular schedule, avoid staying up late, and after a few months, Xiao Li’s physical condition improved significantly.”
Mr. Zhang nodded frequently and decided to go back to start maintaining good sleep habits for better health.
To illustrate the point more vividly, Director Liu told a story of a young patient, “Xiao Zhang is an athlete who sweats a lot due to his high level of physical activity. The doctor advised him to drink more water every day to maintain the body’s water balance, and after a few months, his physical condition improved significantly.”
Mr. Zhang nodded frequently and decided to start drinking more water every day to maintain his health.
As they continued chatting, they unknowingly arrived at the hospital entrance. Mr. Zhang thought to himself that when he got home, he would share the advice the doctor gave today with his family and they would all pay attention to healthy eating and living habits to keep diseases at bay.
Back at home, Mr. Zhang began preparing dinner and shared the words of Director Liu with his wife, both of whom felt greatly benefited.
However, Mr. Zhang still had a question in his mind, “For those who already have health problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes patients, are there any special dietary suggestions that can help them better manage their health?”
In fact, this question involves special dietary advice for patients with high blood pressure and diabetes. To help these patients better manage their health, the following aspects can be considered:
First, high blood pressure patients should reduce their salt intake to below 6 grams per day. A high-salt diet can increase blood pressure and cardiovascular burden. You can choose low-salt condiments and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.
Second, diabetes patients should control their carbohydrate intake, avoid high-sugar and high-starch foods. You can choose low-sugar fruits and whole grains to control blood sugar levels and avoid blood sugar fluctuations.
Furthermore, high blood pressure and diabetes patients should increase their protein intake, such as fish, chicken breast, bean products, to enhance immunity and maintain body health.
Through these methods, patients with high blood pressure and diabetes can better manage their health, reduce the risk of diseases, and improve their quality of life.
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Reference
[1] Qinglian. Seven Secrets of Healthy Dinner for the Elderly. Food and Health, 2010, (03): 27.
