Milk itself has high nutritional value, and it plays an irreplaceable role in human nutrition. From birth to old age, milk always affects people's health. Therefore, not only children but also the elderly should develop the habit of drinking fresh milk regularly. It provides calcium to the body, strengthens bones, helps people avoid osteoporosis, and makes the body stronger and more flexible.
As people age, they may experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, weak teeth, or dry mouth. As one of the sources of nutrition, fresh milk can not only supplement calcium, but also supplement protein and nutrients. Liquid vitamins are also necessary for older adults to stay healthy. The elderly have lost teeth and have poor chewing and swallowing abilities. If they overeat too quickly during eating, it will increase the digestive burden on the stomach. At the same time, the elderly should not eat too much. Overeating can easily damage the spleen and stomach, induce or aggravate the heart disease. burden. For the elderly, they should only eat eight full meals, eat less stiff cold food, and eat a few snacks appropriately between meals.
Elderly people should pay attention to reducing the amount of oil absorption in their daily lives. Mainly avoid animal fats when ingesting fats, vegetable fats are better. Eat less fried food. Excessive fat intake will affect metabolism, lead to nutritional imbalance, and easily lead to high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia. Therefore, the elderly should try to consume vegetable oil and lean meat in their daily diet, which is beneficial to a healthy old age.
Appropriate drinking of milk by the elderly can also regulate nerves and improve sleep quality. As you age, your digestive system may become less active. Therefore, the elderly may have symptoms of reduced thirst and often forget to replenish the body with water, resulting in adverse effects on the body's blood pressure and digestive system, and prone to difficulty defecation. At this time, drinking milk in an appropriate amount can not only supplement nutrition, but also solve the needs of the elderly to replenish water. The elderly should not consume too much protein, but must ensure a certain amount of protein supply. In life, choose foods rich in protein, such as dairy products, beans, etc. Eating more beans can help enhance the body's resistance and promote gastrointestinal motility.