How the elderly use honey to maintain health

　　Sucrose is an indispensable carbohydrate and sweetener in our lives and is consumed in large quantities. But for the human body, eating too much sucrose will do more harm than good, because although sucrose can produce heat and solve urgent needs, it is elderly Due to the weakening of gastrointestinal function, eating too much sucrose sweets will cause abdominal distension and gas stagnation, which is not conducive to digestion, affects appetite and normal absorption of nutrients, and causes gastrointestinal tract problems such as chronic indigestion. disease . Excessive intake of sucrose, like high salt and high fat intake, can lead to obesity, atherosclerosis, hypertension, Hyperlipidemia , diabetes, etc. And because sucrose is an acidic food, it will reduce the body’s immunity and make it susceptible to diseases. cold , dental caries, ADHD, beriberi diseases, osteoporosis and eye diseases, etc. Therefore, the elderly should appropriately reduce the intake of sucrose. When seasoning, honey can be used instead of sugar, which can not only satisfy the taste, but also maintain health.

　　Although honey is also called bee sugar, its main nutrients are fructose and Grape Sugar is two kinds of monosaccharides, while the content of sucrose, which is a disaccharide, is only about 4%. After monosaccharides enter the human gastrointestinal tract, they are directly absorbed without conversion, and will not accumulate and cause fat accumulation. Moreover, honey is rich in amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, acetylcholine and other nutrients, and their contents are in the proportion required by the human body. Therefore, honey is a purely natural, green, medicinal and food-based health food. The use of honey as medicine or honey preparation to treat various diseases has a history of more than 3,000 years in my country. Li Shizhen, a famous doctor in the Ming Dynasty, said in "Compendium of Materia Medica" that "honey has six functions: it is cool in nature, so it can clear away heat and become warm in nature. ”The elderly often take honey, which has many benefits.

　　Protect gastrointestinal

　　Middle-aged and elderly people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases such as chronic gastritis, superficial gastritis, atrophic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, etc. should eat honey regularly because the enzymes in honey have a two-way regulatory effect on gastric acid and can gradually adjust gastric acid to normal levels.

　　Usage: People with low gastric acidity can consume honey directly before meals, or dilute it with cold boiled water according to the patient's preference and consume it. Those with high gastric acidity can dilute honey with warm water and consume it before meals. It is best to drink it 5 to 2 hours or 3 hours after a meal (preferably before or after breakfast or lunch).

　　Moisten the lungs and relieve cough

　　Honey has anti-inflammatory, expectorant, lung-moistening, and cough-relieving effects. Sydney honey has the best cough-relieving effect.

　　Usage: 1 Sydney pear, cut into thin slices and mix with honey to eat, several times a day.

　　Antihypertensive laxative

　　Honey contains a high amount of potassium. Potassium ions can promote the excretion of sodium ions and maintain the electrolyte balance in the blood. Therefore, regular consumption of honey can protect blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and relax the intestines.

　　Usage: Drink 1 cup of honey water on an empty stomach in the morning and another 1 cup before going to bed.

　　Eliminate accumulated food

　　Honey also has the effect of enhancing intestinal motility and can significantly shorten defecation time.

　　Usage: Take 25 grams of honey on an empty stomach every morning and evening.

　　Hangover and liver protection

　　The fructose in honey can promote the decomposition and absorption of alcohol, which is helpful for quickly sobering up and relieving the headache after drinking. In addition, honey is Hepatitis B、fatty liver It also has auxiliary effects on chronic liver diseases such as liver cirrhosis and liver cirrhosis.

　　Usage: Eat 50 grams of honey or a few biscuits coated with honey before drinking, and drink honey water after drinking.

　　Relieve fatigue

　　Honey can quickly replenish the energy needed by the brain. The fructose and glucose in honey can be quickly absorbed and utilized by the body, improving the nutritional status of the blood.

　　Usage: Drink 1 cup of honey water at noon.

　　Calm and sleep

　　The glucose, vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium in honey can regulate nerve System function, relieve nervous tension and promote sleep. Honey does not have the side effects of depression, fatigue, distraction, etc. that other drugs have. The calming effect of apple honey is the most prominent.

　　Usage: Drink 1 spoon of honey half an hour before going to bed.