Soy products for the elderly to maintain health in summer

Tofu: The elderly often eat some tofu in summer, which is very helpful in enhancing the body's resistance and resisting high temperature attacks. Although tofu is rich in protein, it does not contain cholesterol. Elderly people suffering from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can lower cholesterol, improve arteriosclerosis and prevent strokes if they eat it daily in summer.

Soy milk: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that soy milk has the functions of nourishing deficiency and moistening dryness, clearing the lungs and reducing phlegm, and clearing the intestines to facilitate bowel movements. In midsummer, the elderly sweat more, their Qi and Yin are depleted, and their digestive function is weak, and they may even suffer from heat stroke. At this time, the elderly often drink some soy milk, which can supplement nutrition and relieve heat.

Soybean sprouts: The vitamin A they contain is 3 times that of soybeans, vitamin B1 is 2-4 times that of soybeans, and vitamin B2 is 2-4 times that of soybeans. It can be seen that the nutritional value of bean sprouts is the same as that of soybeans. Compared to soybeans, miraculous changes have taken place. The elderly often eat bean sprouts in summer, which can relieve summer heat, clear away heat and reduce dampness.

Tofu: Elderly people often eat some tofu in summer, which is very helpful in enhancing the body’s resistance and resisting high temperature attacks. Although tofu is rich in protein, it does not contain cholesterol. Elderly people suffering from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can lower cholesterol, improve arteriosclerosis and prevent strokes if they eat it daily in summer. If tofu and kelp are stewed together, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, acute renal failure and other diseases can be prevented.