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"Do you think I can eat this bean?" Li Meiruo was at the table in the community room, frowning and asking Wang Li Dong, who was sitting opposite. Recently, she has been eating a lot of food, and the fried pork with beans that she must eat for lunch every day seems to make her stomach a little uncomfortable.
Wang Lidong looked up at Li Meiruo, "I heard that the elderly are prone to flatulence when they eat beans, and they are not very easy to digest." Are you feeling sick eating it now? "
Li Meiruo nodded, with an uncertain expression on her face. "In the past two days, my stomach has been bloated, and I have a little diarrhea. I thought it was a hot day, and my body couldn't stand it. "
Wang Lidong shook his head slightly, "This weather is indeed easy to make people feel uncomfortable, but your symptoms sound more like food discomfort." After all, the digestive system of the elderly is not as good as when they were young, and it is better to eat less of such things as beans. "
Li Meiruo was even more worried after hearing this, and decided to go to the hospital for a detailed physical examination, and the next day, she came to the hospital and found a specialized gastroenterologist. After examination, the doctor confirmed that Li Meiruo's symptoms were indeed related to diet.
The doctor is an experienced female doctor in her fifties, looking at Li Meiruo's examination results, frowning and saying: "Li Meiruo, the results of your physical examination show that your stomach function has indeed declined a little, plus the beans you have eaten in the past two days are high in fiber, and if the intestines of the elderly are not particularly good, it will indeed cause some indigestion problems." "
Beans, as one of the common vegetables in the daily diet, may not be so friendly to the elderly. Many people may not know that some of the ingredients contained in carob can cause discomfort in the body of older people. This is not only because carob is a high-fiber food, but also has some unique biochemical properties that require special attention.
Although the fiber in beans has a positive effect on promoting intestinal peristalsis and preventing constipation, for the elderly whose digestive function has begun to decline, excessive fiber intake may cause a burden on the gastrointestinal tract.
Older people usually have a reduced secretion of stomach acid and digestive enzymes, and the stomach is less motility than when they were younger, which makes it difficult for them to completely break down large amounts of fiber, and unbroken fiber accumulates in the intestines, causing bloating, abdominal pain and even diarrhea.
Beans contain a certain amount of lectins, which are plant proteins that can affect the normal function of intestinal cells by binding to the carbohydrate components of our intestinal cells.
In younger people, this effect of lectins may be less because the intestinal wall is healthier and cells are renewed faster, but in older people, lectins may exacerbate damage to the intestinal mucosa, increase intestinal permeability, cause or worsen food intolerances and even inflammation.
Let's talk about the oxalate in carob. Oxalate is easily combined with calcium in the body to form calcium oxalate, which may not only cause kidney stones, but also affect bone health.
The elderly are already at high risk of osteoporosis, and if they consume a large amount of high-oxalic acid foods for a long time, it may aggravate calcium loss, which is not good for bone health.
It is also important to note that carob belongs to the cruciferous family, which contains a certain amount of glucosinolated glucosinols, which are converted into isothiocyanates in the body, although this ingredient can promote the activity of detoxification enzymes to a certain extent and help remove potential carcinogens from the body, excessive intake may have adverse effects on thyroid function.
When the elderly choose their daily diet, in addition to beans, there are several vegetables that seem ordinary but may affect their health that require special attention.
Potatoes are a very common ingredient, however, the starch content in potatoes is very high, and for older adults who already have blood sugar management problems, eating too many potatoes may cause a sudden spike in blood sugar levels.
In addition, potatoes are high glycemic index (GI) foods, which are easy to digest and absorb quickly, and release a large amount of glucose into the blood in a short period of time, which is not good for diabetics or the elderly with poor blood sugar control.
Although eggplant is rich in vitamins and minerals and is one of the most nutritious vegetables, it also contains more fiber, and although fiber is beneficial for promoting intestinal health, for older people with weak digestive function, excessive fiber intake will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, which may cause bloating and discomfort.
In addition, eggplant is a nocturnal plant, and some people may be sensitive to the alkaloids it contains, such as lycopene, which in some cases may exacerbate the inflammatory response or affect nervous system function.
We also want to mention celery. Celery is a well-known healthy food, rich in fiber, vitamin K, and other important nutrients, but celery is also a high-potassium food. For those with chronic kidney disease, excessive potassium intake can lead to abnormal potassium in the blood, which can cause irregular heartbeats and even more serious heart problems.
In addition, some compounds contained in celery, such as apigenin, have the potential to lower blood pressure, but if the elderly are taking blood pressure lowering drugs and consume large amounts of celery without medical advice, it may cause low blood pressure, dizziness, weakness and other symptoms.
Tomatoes are a very popular fruit and vegetable and are rich in vitamin C and lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant. Still, tomatoes are highly acidic foods, and for older adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or stomach ulcers, excessive consumption of tomatoes may stimulate stomach acid secretion and exacerbate stomach discomfort or pain.
Additionally, the acidic components in tomatoes may cause joint pain or increased inflammation in some people, especially in older adults with inflammatory arthropathy or autoimmune diseases.
Although these foods have many nutritional benefits, it is very important for older people to adjust the type and amount of food appropriately. Understanding the possible negative effects of these foods can help older adults better manage their health and avoid health problems caused by poor diet.
When developing a daily diet, older people should take into account their specific health conditions and consult a doctor or dietitian if necessary to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the diet.
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[1] Lijie Wang, Yuxiang Liu, Yu Li, Correlation between Dietary Habits, Lifestyle and Dyslipidemia in the Elderly, China Medical Herald, 2022-09-25