Summer dietary principles for the elderly

　　When the temperature is high in summer, the human body nerve Often in a state of tension, the function of certain secretory glands is also affected, so digestion and loss of appetite often occur. Therefore, you should eat more light and easily digestible foods, such as soy products, eggs, dairy, chicken, fish, fresh vegetables, fruits, etc., and eat less greasy foods. The human body loses more water and salt in summer, so you should drink more water and some light salt water in moderation. However, avoid drinking too much water to avoid increasing the burden on the heart and digestive system. Drink a small amount.

　　First of all, we must pay attention to dietary hygiene. The temperature is high in summer, and leftovers are easily contaminated by bacteria. It is best not to eat leftovers. If they are eaten, they must be processed at high temperatures. When eating raw, fruits must be washed and peeled. When making cold dishes, the vegetables must be washed and preferably blanched in boiling water. ； Knives and boards used for cutting cooked food should be separated from those used for cutting raw meat and lettuce. ； When serving it cold, you should add some mashed garlic and vinegar, which can not only increase appetite, help digestion, but also have sterilizing and detoxifying effects and prevent the occurrence of intestinal infectious diseases. When making cold drinks, use cold boiled water, not boiled water. In summer, it is best not to eat food from stalls to avoid food poisoning.

　　If you often drink mung bean soup or red bean soup, you can Heatstroke prevention It clears away heat, detoxifies and appetizers. Regular drinking of health tea has the effects of relieving summer heat and refreshing the body. Common health teas include: salt tea: use 1 gram of salt, 5 grams of tea, add 500 ml of boiling water, brew, drink after cooling, it has the functions of dispelling heat, relieving summer heat, and replenishing fluids to quench thirst. ； Chrysanthemum tea: 5 grams of white chrysanthemum, brew with 500 ml of boiling water, drink after cooling, it can clear away heat and detoxify. In addition, use 500 grams of winter melon, cut into pieces, cook 3 bowls of soup, add less salt to taste, and take it 3 times a day. ； Boil 250 grams of fresh lotus root and an appropriate amount of sugar in water and take it once a day. If consumed regularly, it can prevent heat stroke for the frail or sick elderly.