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Lao Li is a retired employee who was taken home by his children to take care of him because of Alzheimer's disease a few years ago.
That morning, after eating white porridge as usual, Aunt Li suddenly collapsed on the floor of the living room, and the family hurriedly called the emergency number.
After a while, the ambulance arrived, and the doctor told the Li family that Lao Li suddenly fell into a coma because of low blood sugar this time.
Mrs. Li asked worriedly, "He was fine last night, why did he wake up like this?"
The doctor patiently explained: "Your mother's condition is not uncommon, and many elderly people have hypoglycemia problems due to unreasonable diet.
Our doctors have repeatedly reminded the elderly that they would rather drink only white porridge for breakfast than eat these two things. "
Mrs. Li looked puzzled, "What two things can't be eaten?"
The doctor explained: "One is fried dough sticks, and the other is soy milk.
Although these two foods taste good, their nutritional value is not high for the elderly, but they are easy to cause gastrointestinal discomfort and hypoglycemia, which is very harmful.
We recommend that the elderly should eat light foods for breakfast, such as white porridge, steamed buns, millet porridge, etc., which can help stabilize blood sugar and prevent accidents. "
Mrs. Li nodded her head again and again to show that she understood, and at the same time she was very worried about her mother's physical condition.
This accident made me wonder why doctors are so strongly opposed to the consumption of fritters and soy milk by the elderly.
We know that as we age, all functions of the human body will gradually decline, especially the digestive system.
In contrast, the gastrointestinal function of the elderly will be significantly reduced, and it is more difficult to digest and absorb some irritating foods.
According to relevant medical research, fried dough sticks and soy milk are indeed "forbidden foods".
Although the fritters have a crispy taste, they contain a lot of animal fats.
In addition, the production process is complex, which is easy to cause gastrointestinal discomfort in the elderly, and even lead to diarrhea, constipation and other problems.
In particular, some elderly people with poor gastrointestinal function are more likely to have symptoms such as abdominal pain and acid reflux after consumption.
Although soy milk is nutritious, it also has some "defects".
Beans contain a substance called "coumarin", which is absorbed competitively with thyroxine in the body, thereby inhibiting thyroid function and resulting in slow metabolism.
In addition, soy milk also contains some indigestible fiber, which will also cause certain irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, making the elderly more prone to problems such as bloating and diarrhea.
As Mrs. Li reflected, when she woke up, her mother suddenly fell into a coma, which is actually a typical symptom of hypoglycemia.
In contrast, younger people function better and recover quickly even with occasional hypoglycemia.
But for the elderly and frail, once hypoglycemia occurs, it can lead to more serious consequences and even life-threatening.
Therefore, doctors recommend that the elderly should mainly eat light white porridge for breakfast, just to try to avoid similar accidents. grind
Studies have shown that white porridge is rich in carbohydrates, which can quickly replenish blood sugar, and at the same time will not cause additional burden on the gastrointestinal tract, and is easier to be digested and absorbed by the elderly.
Of course, eating for the elderly is not a taboo, the key is to vary from person to person and adapt to the time and conditions.
In short, taking care of the diet of the elderly is not only related to their physical health, but also has a significant impact on family harmony.
We should conscientiously study relevant medical knowledge, communicate with family members, and jointly create a safe and comfortable living environment for the elderly.
Only in this way can we let these elderly elders spend a healthy and happy old age.
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