Elderly people eating more leeks can increase their appetite

　　1. Increase appetite

　　Leeks contain plant-based aromatic volatile oils, which can increase appetite. Elderly people, children, pregnant women, etc. should eat some spring leeks in moderation, which is good for improving appetite. healthy。

　　2. Strengthen stomach and digestion

　　Leeks have the effects of keeping warm and strengthening the stomach. The crude fiber contained in them can promote intestinal peristalsis and help human digestion. Not only can it prevent habitual constipate And intestinal cancer, it can also wrap up some debris in the digestive tract and excrete it with the stool, so it is also called "intestinal cleansing grass" among the people.

　　3. Dissipate blood stasis and activate blood circulation

　　Leeks have the effects of dispersing blood stasis, activating blood circulation, and detoxifying, and are beneficial to the human body in reducing blood lipids, preventing and treating coronary heart disease、anemia , arteriosclerosis, and is the best choice for the elderly's health diet.

　　4. Sterilize and reduce inflammation

　　The sulfur compounds contained in leeks have certain bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects, and can inhibit Pseudomonas aeruginosa, dysentery, typhoid fever, Escherichia coli and golden yellow. Grape bacteria.

　　5. Skin care and eyesight improvement

　　Leeks are rich in vitamin A. Eating more of them can not only beautify skin, improve eyesight and moisturize the lungs, but also reduce the risk of colds. cold , cold asthma, etc. disease probability.

　　Appropriate selection of health-care diet for the elderly can effectively help elderly Get rid of diseases and various physical discomforts. Now that spring has arrived, you might as well add a leek to the elderly's dining table.