“Ninety does not get sick, a hundred does not look old” Over 50 years old, eat more of these two high-selenium vegetables for healthy longevity
Report on health preservation 2024-07-13
After the age of 50, there will be some problems in various aspects of the body to some extent. The first and most important issue to pay attention to is preventing high blood pressure and high blood lipids. In daily diet, it is advisable to lean towards light flavors and consume less fried and spicy foods. Today we want to share with everyone the importance of supplementing trace elements in daily diet, and recommend that people over fifty eat more of these foods to ensure selenium intake for a healthy body.
【The role and value of selenium in our body】
1. Anti-aging
Selenium is one of the essential elements for our body. It plays an antioxidative and anti-aging role in our bodies. In the body’s own antioxidative system, there is an important substance called glutathione peroxidase. When the body is deficient in selenium, this enzyme is inactive. Only when there is sufficient selenium in the body can the activity of this enzyme be awakened, thereby improving the body’s ability to control and eliminate oxidative damage, thus preventing the occurrence of diseases and aging.
2. Boosting immunity
The strength of the immune system determines whether the body can resist bacteria and viruses, which is crucial for maintaining human health. Selenium can enhance the body’s immune system resistance. In addition, selenium can also protect and maintain the normal function of the heart muscle, so it is very important for our body to supplement selenium elements in moderation.
【Food sources of selenium】
1. Aquatic foods
The aquatic foods with the highest selenium content in the food kingdom are seafood, such as lobsters, oysters, scallops, abalones, and other seafood. The nutritional value of these seafood products is very high, rich in selenium as well as zinc, iron, calcium, and various other trace elements. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people can consume seafood products in moderation.
2. Vegetables
Vegetables can be said to be the kings of vitamins in the food world, and there are also many vegetables with high selenium content, such as mushrooms, alfalfa, asparagus, purple sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and garlic (purple skin).
3. Fruits
Normally, you can also supplement selenium by eating more fruits, such as mulberries, pears, longan, apples, grapes, mangoes, and kiwis, which are good choices.
Next, we will share with you two coarse grains and meats rich in selenium that you can eat more in your daily life. Let’s take a look!
1. Black beans
Black beans can be said to be a favorite food for many middle-aged and elderly people. In fact, black beans are not only high-protein foods but also the main source of natural selenium elements. Black beans can be said to have the highest selenium content among legumes, and besides, they contain many other trace elements. Eating black beans regularly is beneficial and harmless to the body.
2. Salmon
Generally, the meat of fish is tender and very suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with poor digestion. Although salmon is somewhat expensive, its nutritional value is considerable. Research shows that every 100 grams of salmon contain as much as 17.20 micrograms of selenium. In addition, salmon is rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, and other nutritional elements. Eating more salmon can also help middle-aged and elderly people promote calcium absorption. Moreover, the fish bones in salmon are large and the number of bones is small, making it very easy to remove while eating.
Contributor: “Latest Events Online” Editor-in-chief: Gaoshan Qishou
