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Today, Lao Liu got up early in the morning to prepare breakfast.
He opened the refrigerator and hesitated for a while, but finally took out a box of tender tofu. "
It's tofu again, I'm really fed up!" Lao Liu secretly slandered himself.
Ever since doctors told him that tofu was a "heart disease suppressant," he tried to eat less of it. But recently, Liu's mother has been encouraging him to eat more tofu, saying that it is very helpful in preventing heart disease.
Lao Liu was frying tofu while thinking about today's diet in his heart.
The doctor once told him that if he wanted to stay away from heart disease, in addition to eating less tofu, he should also eat more arugula, broccoli and tomatoes.
But he doesn't like these vegetables very much, and every time he eats them, he feels tasteless.
"Still, the doctor must have a point." Lao Liu was thinking while chewing on the tender tofu. "If you can really rely on these vegetables to prevent heart disease, it would be a good way."
At this moment, Lao Liu's mobile phone rang, and it was his good friend Zhang Chunhua calling.
"Uncle Liu, I just saw an article saying that tofu is not an 'inhibitor' of heart disease, but may increase the risk of heart disease!" Zhang Chunhua's tone was full of worry.
"What? What's going on?" Lao Liu put down the tableware in his hand in surprise. "Could it be that what the doctor told me was wrong? It's puzzling. "
"Yes, this article cites some of the latest medical studies showing that tofu contains a lot of saturated fat, and long-term consumption may increase cholesterol levels, which can increase the incidence of heart disease.
However, the article also mentions that vegetables such as arugula, broccoli and tomatoes do have a good protective effect on heart health. Zhang Chunhua finished in one breath.
"Oh, I see." Lao Liu nodded thoughtfully. "Looks like I'm going to have to look into this issue and not just listen to the doctor."
As a result, Lao Liu began to consult various related medical literature.
He found that while tofu does contain a certain amount of saturated fat, it also contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids, which can help lower cholesterol levels and thus reduce the risk of heart disease.
Vegetables such as arugula, broccoli and tomatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals that support cardiovascular health.
Through careful research, Lao Liu has a deeper understanding of this issue.
He realized that there is no single food that can completely "suppress" heart disease when it comes to heart health, let alone a so-called "heart suppressant".
On the contrary, maintaining a balanced diet with a reasonable mix of nutrients is the key to preventing heart disease.
This realization made Lao Liu Mao pause.
In the past, he always followed the advice of doctors and blindly restricted the intake of tofu, but ignored other important nutritional factors.
Now he understands that as long as he mixes different ingredients reasonably, he can not only enjoy the deliciousness of tofu, but also get nutrients that are good for the heart.
As a result, Liu began to try to include more arugula, broccoli and tomatoes in his daily diet while maintaining a moderate intake of tofu.
He found that as long as he paid attention to a balanced diet, these seemingly "ordinary" vegetables could also bring a good guarantee to his heart health.
During this period of time, Lao Liu's physical condition has also improved significantly.
He used to feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, but now these symptoms have been greatly relieved.
This made him more determined to adjust his diet and cherish these "heart treasures" like vegetables even more.
"It turns out that protecting heart health is not such a simple thing." Lao Liu said with emotion, "We need to study carefully and keep trying to find a diet plan that suits us." "
He decided to continue to study this issue in depth and share his experience, hoping to help more elderly friends who are worried about heart health like himself.
After all, it is only when we truly grasp the key to preventing heart disease that we can truly stay away from this disease that plagues many people.